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Contractor’s Guide

Environmental Safety

Security Emergency Services

Burlington, Vermont

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Thirteenth Revision (July 2010)

This edition replaces all previous revisions:

Revision 13 July,2010 Revision 12: June, 2007 Revision 11: August, 2004 Revision 10: June, 2001 Revision 9: July, 1999 Revision 8: March, 1998 Revision 7: March, 1993 Revision 6: July, 1991 Revision 5: January, 1990 Revision 4: March, 1989 Revision 3: March, 1988 Revision 2: October, 1984 Revision 1: June, 1982

Original: July, 1981 Emergency Reporting:

To report a FIRE, ACCIDENT or any EMERGENCY SITUATION:

DIAL x33333 or 769-3333

Get FIRST AID treatment

immediately for all injuries.

Report all accidents to your IBM Contract Coordinator and to your employer.

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1: SECURITY

EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION ............................................1.1 SUPERVISORS SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES................1.2 SECURITY PROCEDURES & REQUIREMENTS.................1.3 MOTOR VEHICLE AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS ......1.4 CAMERA CONTROL..............................................................1.5 TWO-WAY RADIO USE BY CONTRACTORS....................1.6 LOCKS & KEYS......................................................................1.7 INFORMATION SECURITY ..................................................1.8 SEARCHES..............................................................................1.9 SECTION 2: SAFETY

GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT ........................................2.1 SMOKING GUIDELINES .......................................................2.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................2.3 VOSHA STANDARDS............................................................2.4 EMERGENCY REPORTING .................................................2.5 EMERGENCY EVACUATION...............................................2.6 ACCIDENT REPORTING, INJURIES, & FIRST AID ...........2.7 OVERHEAD WORK ...............................................................2.8 HOUSEKEEPING....................................................................2.9 EXHAUST SYSTEMS.............................................................2.10 GAS HEATERS, BURNING, WELDING, CUTTING OR GRINDING 2.11 INFECTION CONTROL..........................................................2.12 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY .........................................................2.13 SAFETY TAGS & LABELS....................................................2.14 FLOOR OPENINGS.................................................................2.15 OFFICE ERGONOMICS ........................................................2.16 WORKING ALONE.................................................................2.17 GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITIES' "RIGHT OF WAY" ..............................................................2.18 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE 2.19 SECTION 3: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT

EYE PROTECTION.................................................................3.1 NOISE ......................................................................................3.2 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION..............................................3.3 SECTION 4: CHEMICAL GASES, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & WASTE

CHEMICAL SAFETY..............................................................4.1 CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUITS & RUBBER BOOTS ........4.2 USE OF CHEMICALS BY CONTRACTORS/ VENDORS AT IBM.............................................................4.3 SOLVENTS, PAINTS & OTHER CHEMICALS ....................4.4 CHEMICAL SYSTEMS...........................................................4.5 CHEMICAL SPILLS................................................................4.6 CONTAMINATED TRASH ....................................................4.7 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ..................................................4.8 ASBESTOS ..............................................................................4.9 LEAD.......................................................................................4.10 HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL .......................................4.11 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING...................4.12 REFRIGERANTS.....................................................................4.13 IBM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ..................................................4.14

CONTAMINATED MATERIAL.............................................4.15 PESTICIDES ...........................................................................4.16 TOXIC GASES........................................................................4.17 COMPRESSED-GAS CYLINDERS........................................4.18 COMPRESSED AIR ................................................................4.19 SECTION 5: TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY &

MISCELLANEOUS

HAND & POWER TOOLS ......................................................5.1 GUARDING .............................................................................5.2 POWDER-ACTUATED TOOLS AND AIR ACTUATED NAIL DRIVERS.....................................5.3 SAFETY HARNESSES (FULL BODY HARNESS), LANYARDS & LIFE LINES ...............................................5.4 LADDERS................................................................................5.5 SCAFFOLDS............................................................................5.6 SWINGING SCAFFOLDS.......................................................5.7 MOTOR VEHICLES & MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT.........5.8 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES .................................5.9 MOBILE CRANES AND HELICOPTER LIFTS ...................5.10 CRANES & HOISTS................................................................5.11 WORK ON ROOFS.................................................................5.12 TRANSPORTING MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT...................5.13 GRINDING...............................................................................5.14 TARPAULINS AND CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS ............5.15 EXCAVATIONS & TRENCHES.............................................5.16 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY...................................................5.17 IONIZING RADIATION .........................................................5.18 TEMPORARY HEATING DEVICES (SALAMANDERS) ....5.19 CONTAMINATION CONTROL IN CLEANROOMS............5.20 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT..................................................5.21 LEASED FACILITIES.............................................................5.22 POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES ..................................5.23 SECTION 6: ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SAFETY

ELECTRICAL SAFETY ..........................................................6.1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES & OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.33-335..............................6.2 ELECTRICAL WORK.............................................................6.3 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY) ........................6.4 APPLICATION OF CONTROL (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT) ......6.5 MECHANICAL SAFETY........................................................6.6 ROBOTIC SAFETY.................................................................6.7 SECTION 7: LASER USE

ROTATING BEACON LASERS.............................................7.1 FIXED BEAM CONTINUOUS OR PULSED LASERS. ........7.2 SECTION 8: IBM SAFETY, RADIO FREQUENCY &

ULTRAVIOLET GENERATING

EQUIPMENT

LASER EQUIPMENT..............................................................8.1 SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE OF IBM RADIO FREQUENCY GENERATING EQUIPMENT...........8.2 SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE OF IBM ULTRAVIOLET & VISIBLE LIGHT GENERATING EQUIPMENT………... 8.3

IBM SAFETY/WELL-BEING POLICY LETTER 127 IBM WELL-BEING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IBM ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY LETTER 139B INDEX INTRODUCTION This document (the "Guide") sets forth practices and procedures that apply to all work performed on IBM owned or leased premises by IBM contractors, contractor employees vendors and any Burlington site tenants. The Guide is to be read by all contractors, contractor employees vendors and any Burlington site tenants. The Guide should be read, from cover to cover, to ensure familiarity with all provisions. Some portions of the Guide refer to the "contractor"; of course, each "contractor" is comprised of its employees so, where appropriate, all contractor employees should read such references as also applying to them individually. Any reference to "you" or "your" should be read to include both the contractor and its employees, except where that is clearly not the intended interpretation. In some instances the Guide requires that decisions be made on whether certain protections are required. For example, language such as "appropriate", "adequate", "as needed" or "as required" would signify the need for such a decision. It is your responsibility to make prudent decisions in these situations, with the best interests of employee safety in mind. There are many provisions of the Guide that require you to work with or contact an IBM employee or an IBM department in the context of specific work. For example, you will see references to the "Site Lead Control Coordinator", "IBM Environmental Programs Chemical Coordinator", and the "Site Operations Department."

Many contractors and contractor employees have a great deal of experience in working for IBM and are therefore knowledgeable about how to make required contacts. If you have any questions about who or what department you need to contact, please speak with your IBM Contract Coordinator. We trust you will know the identity of that person, as he/she is the primary contact between each contractor and IBM. Any reference to IBM property, premises, buildings, tools, equipment, or similar items should be read to include IBM owned or leased property, premises, buildings, tools, equipment, or similar items. Any reference to a statute, standard, rule or regulation should be read to include all amendments to the statute, standard, rule or regulation. IBM firmly believes that sound safety, security, and environmental practices are essential to our everyday working environment. IBM does not permit unsafe conditions or practices that might compromise the safety of people, property or the environment. Safety, security and environmental audits are performed periodically by IBM. IBM is certified under International Standards Organization standard 14001. It is absolutely imperative that you be fully familiar with all of IBM's policies and practices, as contained in this Guide; as noted above, contractors may be audited to ensure such familiarity exists. All contractors shall, to the greatest extent reasonably possible, reduce the waste materials they generate on site and reuse and recycle those materials. VOLUNTARY PROTECTION PROGRAM (VPP) The Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration designates the Star Award to employers who demonstrate superior safety and health performance. As a Green Mountain Star Site IBM Burlington supports and practices the four main elements associated with this award: Management Commitment & Employee Involvement, Workplace Analysis, Hazard Prevention and Control and Safety Training. VPP provides for a cooperative and balanced approach to continuous improvement of workplace safety and health for employees and contractors. To this end, IBM's safety and health requirements go beyond basic regulatory compliance. Questions about VPP should be directed to the IBM Representative. SECTION 1: SECURITY 1.1 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION Each contractor has the following responsibilities regarding identification of its employees:

Provide your IBM Contract Coordinator with a list of supervisors and employees who will be working on IBM property;

Notify your IBM Contract Coordinator and the IBM Site Security Department immediately when an employee is terminated;

1.2 SUPERVISOR'S SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES Each supervisor must:

Retrieve and return all CAS badges from Contractors that are no longer contracted to work at this Facility;

Account for the whereabouts of your employees working on-site;

Ensure and verify that your employees remove nothing from IBM premises but contractor-owned or personal tools and materials;

1.3 ACCESS PROCEDURES AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Visitors to IBM must be pre-approved by an IBM Contract Coordinator, signed in at the lobby, and escorted at all times while on site. IBM requires prior notification of all visits. All visits should be submitted to the IBM lobby/Receptionist by using the Lotus Notes application Visitors Access Request form. To obtain an IBM Contractor Badge the supplier must first submit the following information. The IBM NRE Manager or designated alternate will submit for a contractor badge when the following information is provided for each employee.

Name of company employee works for

Employee's full name

Expiration date of the contract that this employee will be working under

Hours employee will need access to site (ie: first/second/third shifts)

Each contractor shall comply, and ensure its employees comply, with the following provisions:

Assigned contractor badges (whether picture or paper badges) must be properly displayed on personnel clothing at all times.

Badges are to be displayed between the waist and shoulder area.

The picture and name need to be facing outward for easy identification. ALL Contractor personnel share in the responsibility of assuring controlled access security by enforcing the site "No Tailgating Policy.” This requirement includes the following:

Check to make sure that persons entering buildings or on-site areas either in front of or behind them are properly identified with either a paper or picture badge. If they are not properly identified, employee should instruct that non-badged person to utilize the entrance intercom to contact IBM Security for proper notification and access.

Only admit persons into IBM buildings who are properly identified as an IBM employee or a badged contractor employee. Access to the site is granted at roadway gates by use of an IBM CAS badge (a picture badge issued by IBM) or by contact with the Security Control Center via an intercom. All persons without an IBM issued CAS badge must report to the Security Control Center building 969-1 Q10 (next to main lobby) to obtain a Daily stick-on badge. Contractors must remove, destroy and dispose of fabric stick-on badges (one-day badges) when leaving IBM facilities at the completion of the work shift. Any lost or stolen badge must be reported to the IBM Site Security Department and your supervisor immediately. Do not loan your badge to anyone. Enter and exit through designated doors only.

Do Not defeat locks, latches, locking/latching hardware or prop doors open. Use your CAS badge to enter areas where you are required to work. Do not enter restricted access areas, areas marked "IBM Personnel Only", or areas outside your work area without pre-approval from the IBM Contract Coordinator. Leave doors in a closed and locked condition. Know the building and column location of your work area for emergency reporting purposes. Report all emergencies immediately by using any available phone and dialing extension 3-3333 or 769-3333. Do not use IBM equipment without proper authorization (from the IBM Contract Coordinator). Do not disturb material on desks, easels, or chalkboards. Do not linger in buildings or work areas after completing a job. Internal phones are not to be used for external calls unless the phone is assigned to you to use for that purpose. Do not enter any offices, including unoccupied offices, to make phone calls. Contractor owned and personally owned tools and equipment should be identified with the company or owner’s name and a phone number that can be used to contact the owner. Personal items such as lunch boxes, coolers, knapsacks, and tote bags should also be labeled with the owner’s name. Such items should not be left unattended. IBM is not responsible for any damage or theft that may occur. Audio recorders (tape recorders) are not permitted on IBM premises, unless pre-approved by the IBM Manager responsible for the contractor requesting to use the device. During the workday, lock up and secure any classified information/materials with which you are working with. At the end of the workday, lock all such classified information/materials and physical assets of value.

Do not photocopy any documents at IBM unless authorized by your IBM Contract Coordinator to do so. You should only discuss your work at IBM with those persons having a specific need to know about that work. You must comply with all nondisclosure provisions of your company's agreement(s) with IBM. No equipment, supplies, or materials are to be delivered or removed via building pedestrian access doors. No equipment, materials, or supplies are to be left in, near, or adjacent to any access door or any building. All deliveries of equipment, supplies and materials must enter the premises via a dock pre-approved by the IBM Contract Coordinator. You may not bring alcoholic beverages, regulated drugs, explosives, guns, other weapons, or ammunition on IBM property. Immediately notify the Contract Coordinator and IBM Security of any and all suspicious activity, or any concerns regarding any threats or acts that might threaten the safety of IBM or its employees 1.4 MOTOR VEHICLE AND PARKING REQUIREMENTS All vehicles must be operated in a safe and proper manner on IBM premises. Obey all posted IBM traffic signs while operating a motor vehicle on IBM property. The posted speed limit in all parking lots is 10 miles per hour. Do not position contractor vehicles or equipment so as to block exits, walkways, fire hydrants or emergency equipment. When working in parking lots and roadways, a flag person is required, and all contractor personnel will wear colored traffic vests when working in parking lots and near roadways. Vehicles may only be parked on IBM premises during your work hours. Do not leave any vehicles in lots overnight or weekends when you are not working. Unauthorized parking in handicap, medical, van pool, permit parking, or other Permit Required areas is Prohibited. Violators will be towed at the owner’s expense. 1.5 CAMERA CONTROL Cameras, photographic capable devices, and video taping devices are not permitted on IBM property, unless pre-approved by the IBM Manager responsible for the contractor requesting to use the device. Cell and Smart phone cameras are not to be used on IBM premises unless pre approved by the IBM Manager responsible for the contractor and the IBM Manager responsible for the area being photographed. 1.6 TWO-WAY RADIO USE BY CONTRACTORS All contractors that want to use two-way radio systems on site must obtain their IBM coordinator’s permission and submit the appropriate paperwork to the BTV Site Radio Coordinator for approval; refer to BFS Section 01041-3. 1.7 LOCKS AND KEYS Do not duplicate any IBM key(s). All IBM key(s) should be carried on you at all times or else otherwise secured. Do not give your IBM key(s) to another person. All IBM key(s) must be returned to the IBM Contract Coordinator upon completion of work. 1.8 INFORMATION SECURITY Use only IBM data processing or personal computer equipment/ terminals that have been designated for your use by IBM. Do not share system accounts or passwords to IBM systems with anyone. Do not remove magnetic media (diskettes, tapes, or similar items) from IBM premises unless they have been cleared for removal by your IBM Contract Coordinator. If you use IBM data processing or personal computer equipment, it must be used only for IBM approved work.

Obtain the IBM Contract Coordinator's approval before bringing on site any personal computers (including portable computers) or other data processing equipment and before connecting or using any modems. Do not access information, data sets, minidisks, or applications other than those you are specifically authorized to access. Do not leave IBM data processing system accounts logged on and unattended. 1.9 SEARCHES IBM reserves the right to search your personal or other property that is carried into or being removed from IBM premises. Any vehicles driven onto IBM premises, handbags, lunch boxes, back packs, and briefcases are also subject to search. All persons are expected to cooperate with search requests and anyone refusing to participate in the search process will be brought to the attention of the employer. SECTION 2: SAFETY 2.1 GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT Comply with all posted instruction signs such as WARNING, CAUTION, DANGER, or RESTRICTED AREA, or any other sign containing any safety related message. Inform and obtain the permission of your IBM Contract Coordinator before you barricade an area. You must wear hard hats, safety shoes, and safety glasses on all construction jobs unless you are exempted from this requirement by the Site Integrated Health Services Department. "Construction jobs" include construction, repair, tool installations and/or alterations, painting, and decorating work. Address any questions regarding safety requirements to your supervisor. For clarification about the provisions of this Guide, contact your IBM Contract Coordinator or the Site Integrated Health Services Department. 2.2 SMOKING GUIDELINES Smoking is only permitted in areas that are expressly designated as smoking areas. 2.3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow instructions. Do not take chances. If you don't know, ask before you act. Contractors are responsible for supplying and supporting their own equipment. IBM tools and equipment are not to be used by contractor personnel. Exceptions are made on rare occasions for specialized and/or unique safety equipment not normally available to the contractor; permission from your IBM Contract Coordinator must be obtained in such instances. Promptly correct or report unsafe conditions to your supervisor (if you are trained in the proper maintenance procedure, correct the situation immediately). Use the proper hand tools and equipment for the job, and use them safely. If you do not have the right tool or equipment for the job, talk to your supervisor. ALL PERSONNEL MUST BE PROPERLY TRAINED AND HAVE SUPERVISOR APPROVAL TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR REPAIR ANY EQUIPMENT. Avoid horseplay. Do not distract others. Use all necessary protective equipment. Wear eye protection, gloves, apron, and similar devices when required. Do not wear rings, watches, or other jewelry while operating or servicing machines or equipment with exposed moving parts, while working on live electrical circuits, or while performing maintenance work involving chemicals. Never immerse your hands in chemicals, even when wearing protective gloves. Use extreme caution when working around any Hot DI water system as water temperatures exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit and pose serious burn hazards. In such systems, plastic pipe, because it is at an elevated temperature, is extremely fragile. All required guards and interlocks must be in place and functional before operating equipment. Working alone in a hazardous area is not permitted.

2.4 VOSHA STANDARDS Each contractor represents and agrees that it and each of its employees shall comply with all applicable Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA) regulations. The rules and practices contained in this Guide do not replace VOSHA requirements, but merely call attention to some of the standards and practices which pertain to IBM contractors. 2.5 EMERGENCY REPORTING If a medical emergency occurs, or there is an indication of fire or smoke, a chemical or gas leak, or an emergency alarm, call 3-3333 or 769-3333 and give the following information:

Your name and telephone extension;

Location: building, floor, and column Number;

Nature of emergency; Do not hang up until you give complete information and are requested to hang up. Use the nearest telephone; one that is located in a safe area. Personnel safety must take priority over buildings, equipment, and product. Do not attempt any rescue where the potential for physical injury is present, such as where there is the presence of toxic gas or oxygen deficiency is possible. IBM's emergency response team is trained and equipped to respond to emergencies. IBM fire extinguishers and fire hoses must be used only by IBM trained personnel. Keep the immediate area around fire-protection equipment clear to allow emergency access. If an emergency occurs in a construction area, all work shall stop. This is for the personal safety of workers in the area and responding personal. An IBM Emergency Service Technician will inform the IBM Contract Coordinator when it is safe for work to resume. 2.6 EMERGENCY EVACUATION Emergency evacuations are announced over the public address (PA) speaker system. Once announced, you are to evacuate the building you are in and assemble in the meeting place specified by your supervisor. Never use an elevator in an emergency evacuation. Never enter an evacuated building without clearance from the IBM Site Emergency Services Department. Rotating red lights and audible alarms are installed in areas using hazardous gases. When these alarms sound, immediately evacuate the room where the alarm is located and make sure you move to a location at least thirty (30) feet from the sounding alarm. 2.7 ACCIDENT REPORTING, INJURIES, & FIRST AID Promptly report all accidents that result in injury, chemical contact, or property damage - no matter how slight - to your supervisor and the Site Emergency Services Department by calling 3-3333 or 769-3333. Do not neglect slivers, minor burns, or cuts. Get medical attention promptly. Contractors are responsible for any injuries to their workers or to IBM employees on the job site. This responsibility includes an obligation to call 3-3333 or 769-3333 and to notify the proper personnel in case of an accident. Contractors shall also notify their IBM Contract Coordinator of ALL accidents and injuries occurring on the job site regardless of whether medical attention is required. Contractors may be required to file a written report on the accident/injury and to make employees who were eyewitnesses available for interview by IBM. Report obvious hazards and incidents that narrowly miss causing injury or property damage to the IBM Contract Coordinator. Prepare and maintain records and rates of occupational injuries and illnesses {Experience Modification Rate (Worker's Compensation) and OSHA recordable} and make available for submission to IBM upon request.

2.8 OVERHEAD WORK When "minor jobs" are performed above floor level or in and above hung ceilings, all aisles and areas below must have safety stanchions and signs stating "persons working above". The aisles and areas shall be barricaded as directed by the IBM Contract Coordinator. Do not perform any work over any persons without the prior authorization of the IBM Contract Coordinator. All cords, welding leads, and similar devices must be secured overhead when their presence can cause a tripping hazard. When performing "major construction", the construction area must be barricaded and construction signs erected to keep all unauthorized personnel out of the area. Your IBM Contract Coordinator will determine whether specific work constitutes a minor job or major construction. You must coordinate all work with the IBM Contract Coordinator before that work commences. 2.9 HOUSEKEEPING Aisles must be kept clear at all times unless previous arrangements have been made with your IBM Contract Coordinator. All materials, tools, and equipment should be carefully stacked so that they do not block doors, electrical panels, aisles or emergency equipment. If aisles are to be closed, approval must be obtained from the IBM Site Integrated Health Services Department. All Fire System Protection and control devices, (such as risers, PIV's, OS&Y's, test valves, hydrants, extinguishers, and fire fighting connections), must remain clear and unobstructed at all times. Materials shall not be stacked within 24 inches of any sprinkler head. All exterior fire/emergency lanes will remain open and unobstructed. No materials, tools or equipment shall be stored within stairwells, as per the Vermont State Uniform Fire Prevention Code. Nails protruding from boards must be removed or bent over to prevent injury. Broken glass must be swept up immediately and put into containers specifically designated for broken glass. No materials, tools or equipment shall be stored outdoors without the permission of the IBM Contract Coordinator and then, if permission is given, such materials, tools, or equipment shall be marked with the contractor's name, project number, and a contact telephone number. Overhead storage of any materials, tools or equipment is expressly prohibited. Scrap lumber, metal, trash, and garbage must be removed each day by the contractor per direction from your IBM Contract Coordinator. IBM trash disposal containers are not to be used, unless prior authorization from the IBM Contract Coordinator has been given. Any material contaminated with chemicals must be handled through the Chemical Waste Disposal Authorization process, which process will be made known to the contractor by its IBM Contract Coordinator. All materials that can be recycled must be recycled through established IBM programs. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator for direction in that regard. Remove all platform planks from overhead at the completion of the job. Each contractor shall perform work in a manner that will minimize and control the production and migration of noise, dust, and dirt into adjacent work areas. All construction areas and all adjacent areas affected by the construction and transportation of equipment and materials shall be left "broom clean" at the completion of each work day by the contractor who performs the work. Housekeeping in clean rooms is extremely important. Remove all debris, waste, or scrap material generated while performing work. This is to be done on a continuous basis, not just at the end of the day. All scrap/waste material transported through the clean aisle shall be enclosed in a plastic bag. Construction areas shall be vacuumed at least once every shift. Workplace organization is a key component to maintaining the integrity of the clean room. The 5S process (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Safety) is being used as a tool to identify wastes caused by clutter in the work area. Workplace organization reduces time spent looking for tools and materials. Sort - Items will be stored in designated locations when not in use Set - Storage locations will be labeled and identified by colored clean room tape as outlined in the 5S Standard- WI-0136 Shine - Work areas will be free and clear of debris Standard - Work areas will be maintained in accordance with documented procedures and controls Safety - Compliance to Site, Corporate and State safety regulations Fabwide audits are conducted to ensure 5S is sustained. For a full description of the 5S requirement, refer to the 5S Standard WI-0136. Questions pertaining to the 5S Standard should be directed to the Fab Conformance Coordinator. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator for assistance.

2.10 EXHAUST SYSTEMS Electrical service shall not be interrupted to an operational exhaust or the ducts obstructed and/or punctured. Before any work is performed, the contractor shall obtain approval from the IBM Contract Coordinator for the work. 2.11 GAS HEATERS, HEAT GUNS, BURNING, WELDING, CUTTING, OR GRINDING Anyone using open flame or spark producing equipment must have a Hot Work permit issued by the IBM Site Emergency Services Department. This requirement encompasses all burning, soldering, cutting, grinding, gas heaters, or salamanders. To obtain a permit, contact your IBM Contract Coordinator. Permits will be issued by the IBM Site Emergency Services Department provided the conditions set forth on the permit are met. Please be further advised that separate Hot Work permits for all work occurring on weekends or holidays will be required. Under normal circumstances a permit will be written to expire at 3:30 PM (1530 HRS) daily. If a permit must be extended, contract coordinator should notify IBM Emergency Services and ask for an extension. The company name, permit number and building number must accompany this request. Permits may be extended by the contract coordinator as long as there is no impact to any other fire systems work that may be scheduled for the same period. Any conflicts regarding permits and fire systems work will be resolved by the contract coordinator. Ensure that a fire watch, equipped with appropriate fire extinguishment equipment, is assigned and is present whenever you are burning, welding, cutting, or grinding. A fire watch is not required when using orbital welding equipment, as no open flame or spark is present. Those persons assigned as fire watch must be trained in the use of fire extinguishers and know all appropriate emergency procedures. Maintain a fire watch at least one half hour after the job is completed for the day or as specified by the IBM Site Emergency Services Department. Wet down the work area, where applicable, before welding or cutting. No Hot Work permits will be issued if a sprinkler system is inoperative. Hot Work permits may be canceled at any time at the discretion of the IBM Site Security/Emergency Department or the IBM Contract Coordinator. When welding is done within one foot of a sprinkler head, a heat/fire barrier, such as gypsum board, must be placed between the sprinkler and the welding area. The size of the barrier shall be at least 4'-0" x 4'-0". When cutting through or welding an existing roof or wall, position a fire watch (with a fire extinguisher) on each side of the roof or wall. Provide welding shields or screens when personnel could be exposed to flash burns. (Shield or screens must be non-asbestos and flame proof.) Wear shade No. 2 goggles or glasses when torch soldering at a minimum or refer to your companies PPE Hazard Assessment. Fire extinguishers must be provided by the contractor prior to issuance of a Hot Work permit. Fire extinguishers must be properly inspected. This includes having a current year tag, and unbroken seal attached to the pin and handle and the hydro service date should be stamped on the bottle. Only Carbon Dioxide (CO2) type fire extinguishers may be used inside IBM buildings. ABC type fire extinguishers should be used for exterior work. IBM owned fire extinguishers shall not be removed from their location and shall not be used by the contractor. Thoriated tungsten electrodes may not be used for TIG (tungsten inert welding) welding. Thorium-free substitutes (for example, cerium containing electrodes), must be used in place of thoriated tungsten electrodes. 2.12 INFECTION CONTROL Infection Control Contractors shall assure that they are in compliance with all applicable requirements regarding exposure to bloodborne pathogens. This rule applies to those persons with expected exposures to bloodborne pathogens (BBP) and/or other potentially infectious material (OPIM). Contractors will follow accepted work practices and use PPE as appropriate for job tasks. PPE should be based off Contractors PPE Hazard Assessment. Contractors will not handle any equipment, containers, or bags labeled and/or coded as biohazardous unless specifically authorized to do so.

Contractors will report all first aid incidents involving the presence of blood or OPIM to IBM Emergency Services by calling 3-3333 or 769-3333. Their supervisor and the Contractor Coordinator should also be notified immediately. Decontamination of the area will be performed by trained personnel. Contractors shall ensure timely evaluation and management of all first aid providers who rendered assistance in order to determine whether or not an “exposure incident” occurred. Contractors will notify the Contractor Coordinator and medical contacts in IBM Integrated Health Services Department of any contract employee identified as either having or suspected to have active tuberculosis (TB). Arrangements are made by IBM, with assistance from the contract company, for the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) representative to tour the IBM work area. Arrangements for testing and follow-up of contract employees, determined to be at risk, are made by the contract company and the VDH. 2.13 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Personnel should be alert to slippery parking lots, walkways, aisles, and stairs, especially in winter, and be cautious at all times. Running is not permitted inside buildings or in the parking lots. There are many aisles within our facility that must be shared by pedestrians and powered vehicles. The potential for power/pedestrian accidents is minimized only when power vehicle operators and pedestrians are alert to their respective responsibilities. Pedestrians, when traveling in aisles, must always stay to the right and be alert to the vehicles. Pedestrians have presence of power the right of way over power vehicles (except for remote control vehicles), but they must recognize the limited maneuverability of these vehicles. 2.14 SAFETY TAGS & LABELS Inspection Tag. This tag is placed on new, relocated, or modified equipment/tools; it certifies proper installation of the equipment. WARNING is printed on this tag, noting that the equipment must not be operated. The tag must not be removed until the equipment is inspected and approved by appropriate Equipment Engineering, Facilities Engineering, and Site Integrated Health Services Department personnel, and a Safety Approval Label or a Caution Tag is placed on the equipment. Safety Approval Label. This green-on-white label denotes safety approval of the equipment to be operated. Caution Tag. This yellow tag has CAUTION printed on it. This tag permits conditional operation; it lists the safety deficiencies that must be corrected and the expiration date of the tag. Defective Equipment Tag. DANGER is printed on this tag. It restricts the operation of equipment with defective components that present a safety hazard. This tag must not be removed until the equipment is repaired. Unsafe Tag. UNSAFE is printed on this tag. It is attached to equipment that is found to be unsafe to operate; the hazard is noted on the tag. Do Not Operate Tag. DANGER and DO NOT OPERATE are printed on this tag. This tag is attached to any equipment upon which the work being performed may become hazardous to the person(s) performing the work if the equipment is operated. The tag can only be removed by the person who attached it, and only when all people are clear of the equipment and the equipment is safe to operate. 2.15 FLOOR OPENINGS Holes in any floor into which persons can accidentally walk shall be guarded by either a 42 inch high railing with toeboard on all exposed sides, or a floor hole cover, of sufficient strength and construction, secured against accidental displacement. 2.16 OFFICE ERGONOMICS Contractors working in office environments are encouraged to arrange their workstation to maximize their comfort and productivity. This includes: Adjusting the height of the chair, computer keyboard, and monitor;

Using appropriate workstation accessories such as wrist rests, keyboard trays, copy holders, foot rests, etc.;

Keeping the display screen clean;

Placing work materials within easy reach;

Shifting between tasks to avoid sitting in the same position all day, and

Using proper lifting techniques.

2.17 WORKING ALONE Contractor employees must not engage in activities that are potentially hazardous or perform work in hazardous locations without having another contractor employee in constant attendance. The second employee must be within sight and sound and be trained and equipped to respond appropriately in an emergency situation. Examples: Live Electrical Servicing, High Voltage Work, Working with hazardous substances, Work within ten feet of an unprotected roof edge, Entering confined spaces, Work in excavations. 2.18 GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITIES' "RIGHT OF WAY" The purpose of this section is to set guidelines that enable IBM to maintain the site's high voltage 115 kV line right of way easement in a safe and reliable manner. The 115 kV right of way easement is defined as a strip of land centered on and extending 50 feet to either side of those portions of the Green Mountain Power K21 and K24 line. Per the easement deed between Green Mountain Power Corporation and IBM dated June 30th 1998, there shall not be any building or any other structure of any kind erected or maintained within the right of way. No party shall place, permit, or allow any material of any kind or nature to be piled on, or to be removed from the property so as to change the grade of the surface of the ground. Under no circumstances shall any equipment be operated within the right of way. The right of way shall not be used to store any type of material or to be used as a parking area. No variations from the guidelines above may occur without prior approval of the Facilities Department's High Voltage Team Leader. 2.19 Construction Activities Risk Assessment Procedure The following describes the IBM and Construction Manager Risk Assessment Procedures prior to any other of the various activities described throughout this section. The Construction Manager (CM) must review and identify all project work scopes with all trades to determine Risk Assessments (RA) required for the project (Project Kickoff Meetings). It is also the responsibility of the trades to ensure this process is followed. The following is an attempt to document the various procedures that are currently used in determining the need and use of RA’s for construction activities. Electrical - Refer to BLS 3-0502-204 - Risk Assessment for working with Live Electrical circuits and risk assessment form dated 12/22/03 rev. 13 for Energized Electrical Work and BTV Lockout/Tagout Well Being Process .

CM and Contractor to identify RAs for all electrical work through field survey work and project prints.

CM to ensure contractor has filled out the most current (12/22/03) Elect. RA correctly with special emphasis on dates work will be performed, voltage, and amperage of services. Review fully before turning over to IBM coordinator.

Most electrical RAs should have panel schedules attached or field survey attached in order for IBM to determine what is being affected by doing the work hot or shutting down services to perform the work.

IBM coordinator will then acquire required signatures, dependent on if work can be done hot or a shutdown is required.

If work has been determined it can be done by shutting down services then Lock/Out tagout is to be strictly enforced and monitored by the CM.

Work must then be scheduled with IBM with accurate dates, and upon completion hot work forms must be signed and a copy returned showing the complete dates on the bottom of RA. These dates are audited by IBM Elect. Safety and Coordinators are required to keep Hot Work RA on file for these audits.

CM should allow and plan through their project scheduling for a process time of one- to two-week minimum for sign off and implementation of all Electrical RAs.

ELECTRICAL CONDUIT/CABLE RIPOUT PROCEDURE A. Field Review and Risk Assessments:

1. The IBM electrical representative, Construction Management superintendent, the IBM Coordinator, and the Contractor will perform a field review of the rip out scope with the contract drawings. The field review will include a visual inspection of the electrical services planned to be removed.

2. Review lockout and tag out procedures during the field review. 3. Provide Risk Assessment to the IBM Coordinator for signoff.

B. Electrical Conduit & Wire Ripout Procedures: 1.Prior to starting the rip out work, confirm completion of the Risk Assessment and the associated field review and signoffs including confirmation that electrical service lockout/tagouts are in place and the service is de-energized. 2.Notify IBM coordinator and the construction management superintendent of intended work activity at the start of the work and daily thereafter. 3.Remove all de-energized conductor wiring from the conduit to be demolished. 4.Disassemble and unscrew (no cutting allowed) conduit starting at the open end and continuing until the entire conduit run is removed. 5. If removal of conductors from the conduit is not possible, and cutting of conduit and conductors is required to allow removal, follow the procedure noted in #6. If removal of conductors is possible but disassembly of conduit is not without cutting, follow the procedure in #6. 6. Start removal of the electrical service at either the disconnected source end or disconnected load end of the conduit run. Use a plastic tie wrap ring with orange flagging attached to the ring on the conduit during the entire demolition. The ring is to be slid along the conduit from the starting point, and shall always present at each point the conduit and wire is cut for removal. When a barrier is reached (e.g. hangar) a second ring with flagging will be placed on the applicable conduit BEFORE the initial ring is removed. At no time shall the active ring be removed until the entire conduit and wire run is demolished.

HVAC – Exhaust/Balancing

CM and Contractors to identify RAs for all HVAC/ Exh./balancing work through field survey work and project prints.

CM needs to ensure contractor has filled out a general risk form supplied by the CM correctly, with special emphasis on dates work will be performed, systems, equipment, and tools affected. All balance work should have Fan shutdown reports attached showing the Fan system and pertinent data of tools affected.

IBM coordinator will then acquire required signatures from appropriate customers, Fac. Maint., System Eng., MFG., Toxic Eng., etc. and schedule awareness or shutdowns dependent on directions received.

Chemical and Toxic Work

CM and Contractors need to identify RAs for all Chemical and Toxic Gas work including rip-out and install through field survey work and project prints. Refer to the following BFS 02072-1 rip-out and rearrangements, 15410-8 and 9 Chem. piping, BLS 3-0506-002 Lockout/tagout.

Ensure contractor has correctly filled out a general risk form supplied by the CM, with special emphasis on dates work will be performed, and systems, equipment, and tools affected. All rip-out work needs to have RAs due to the high hazardous potential associated with these systems.

IBM coordinator through the help of the CM to obtain signatures from Chemical Maint., Toxic Gas services, and appropriate System engineer, for all work associated with rip-out of these systems. RA should be signed off and state that the following items have been field reviewed and verified:

1. Construction drawings are reviewed in the field. 2. The termination ends of the services and system to be ripped out are reviewed. 3. All piping and carrier systems have been tagged and verified by CM, Contractor, and IBM as being flushed or purged and

Lockout/Tagout is in place.

CM needs to verify and monitor that safe rip-out procedures have been implemented, after RAs are signed and scheduled. Chemical and Toxic rip-outs require starting from a termination point (addressed during RA signoff and reviews) and use of a ring system during demolition and sliding this ring along the work that should always be present at the point of pipeline and jacket cutting. All proper PPE should be worn by the contractor during these removals and monitored by the CM for violations.

IBM coordinator will then acquire required signatures from appropriate customers such as MFG., etc. and schedule awareness or shutdowns dependent on directions received.

General Fac. Services and Equipment

CM and Contractors need to identify and generate RAs associated with any IBM project contract work through field survey work and project prints. The CM should review all project scopes for potential interruptions to IBM services and equipment and make a sound judgment call to the need and implementation of RAs to perform their work safely and without interruptions to IBM continuous operations.

Examples of services, systems, and work that would need RA reviews include, but are not limited to the following:

DI, PV, PCWS/R, CWS/R, Drain systems, Fan systems, HP gases (CA, H2, He, HPCA, Argon, Bottled gases, etc.), LP gases, working around sensitive tools or equipment, vibrations caused from construction, control systems, Hydrogen systems, IWTP, CDC, office or personal interruptions, DP centers, etc.

CM needs to ensure contractor has correctly filled out a general risk form supplied by the CM, with special emphasis on dates work will be performed, systems, equipment, and tools affected.

IBM coordinator to obtain signatures and input from Facilities Maint. and System engineer for all work associated with IBM systems on risk form before obtaining required signatures from appropriate customers such as MFG., etc. to schedule awareness or shutdowns dependent on directions received.

SECTION 3: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT In most construction and maintenance operations, ANSI/NIOSH certified personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, side shields, goggles, respirators, and protective clothing must be worn. The type of protective equipment to be worn will be determined by you and your employer. When in doubt of the safety measures to be observed, consult your employer and your company’s PPE Hazard Assessment. Protective equipment contaminated with chemicals must be disposed of through the Chemical Waste Disposal authorization process. Contact your IBM coordinator for direction. Safety shoes or other foot protection shall be worn on any job where there is danger to the feet from falling or rolling objects or as otherwise required by law. Safety shoes must meet the requirements of Applicable ANSI Standards. At the very least, sturdy shoes must be worn by all persons not required by law to wear safety shoes, but who still access a project site. 3.1 EYE PROTECTION Wear appropriate eye protection while working in all construction areas and as posted in other areas. Eye protection must conform to Applicable ANSI Standards. 3.2 NOISE Areas such as, but not limited to, motor generator rooms, fan rooms, and boiler rooms, require that hearing protection be worn (these rooms are so posted). All contractor employees working in such areas must wear adequate hearing protection. Contractors shall not create a noise level which exceeds IBM's permissible standards (85 decibels, dbA) in or near any area in which any personswork or might be present. The contractor should construe the term "near" broadly to provide as much protection to persons as possible against noise; in short, it is the contractor's responsibility to make sure that in every area in which persons work or might be present, the noise level is below IBM's permissible standard. 3.3 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION Contractor use of respiratory protection must comply with VOSHA 1910.134. All respirators must be National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certified and selected on the basis of hazards to which the worker is exposed. Respirator wearers must be trained in the proper use and limitations of the equipment. Fit-testing is required for all respirators with a tight fitting face piece. All respirators must be properly inspected, stored, and maintained. Contractors shall not wear tight fitting respirators when conditions (e.g. beard growth, side burns, temple bars on eyeglasses, for example) prevent a good face-to-face piece seal. Contractor employees should not be assigned to tasks requiring use of respirators unless their employer has determined that they are medically able to perform the work and use the equipment.

SECTION 4: CHEMICAL GASES, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & WASTE 4.1 CHEMICAL SAFETY Hazard Communication Regulation ("Right-to-Know"). "Right-to-Know" and chemical safety training is required for persons who work with or who may be exposed to chemicals. This training must be provided by the contractor. Contractor shall not bring any chemical(s) on site without IBM's prior approval. If IBM provides such approval, all chemical tanks and containers must be labeled to identify the contents and provide information concerning the hazards involved. Labeling must be in accordance with VOSHA regulations. All chemical waste must be labeled according to applicable hazardous waste regulations. Prior notification to the IBM Contract Coordinator is required if any chemical waste is to be generated from activities on site. In that event, IBM will supply the collection containers and set the proper method for storage and disposal, in accordance with IBM's Chemical Waste Disposal process. IBM chemical labels are placed on safety cans and other repackaged containers, waste cans, tanks, and tools. The IBM chemical label has the following features: In the past, label color was used as an aid to storage classification. This policy has been changed and all labels are now on white stock with black lettering. Tool/Container labels provide the name of the chemical, the IBM chemical part number, text containing the hazard warning(s) from the manufacturer's label, text indicating the nature of the chemical for purposes of compatible storage, identification of the time limits (Shelf Life) to which incipient physical hazards will manifest themselves, and the date the label content was last updated. Area labels are used in situations where visibility and legibility dictate. Area labels will provide the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) Hazard Ratings. HMIS is a three numerical rating, one each for Health, Flammability, and Physical (Reactivity). The severity of each hazard is noted by a rating system from 0 to 4; 0 being the least hazardous, 4 being the most hazardous. The remainder of the label contains further information about hazards and precautionary measures. No chemical wastes shall be stored without notification and approval of the Environmental Programs Department. 4.2 CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUITS AND RUBBER BOOTS Wear hooded chemical resistant suits and rubber boots in addition to face shields, goggles, and chemical protective gloves (taped at the cuffs) when working on chemical systems or removing contaminated duct work or refer to your companies PPE Hazard Assessment for further PPE requirements. Disposable suits and safety equipment which have come into contact with chemicals are to be handled as hazardous waste. Proper labels and handling procedures are identified through the Chemical Waste Disposal Authorization process; contact your IBM Contract Coordinator for guidance regarding the Chemical Waste Disposal Authorization process. 4.3 USE OF CHEMICALS BY CONTRACTORS AT IBM The contractor must present current manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) to the IBM Contract Coordinator for review by the IBM Environmental Programs Chemical Coordinator. No chemical may be brought into or on IBM premises without the prior approval of the IBM Environmental Programs Chemical Coordinator. The review process is conducted in accordance with IBM's chemical authorization process. Chemicals include, but are not limited to, adhesives, solvents, acids, caustics, paints, floor coatings, cleaners, detergents, flammable and combustible materials, and insulation material. In general, chemicals used by contractors in construction or other operations will be supplied by the contractor. Chemicals used by contractor in tool and system related maintenance operations will be supplied by IBM in accordance with applicable IBM procedures from IBM inventory. All chemicals used by a contractor, regardless of how they were acquired or brought on site, must be approved by the Chemical Coordinator and appear on each contractor's approval list on "CAM" (Chemical Authorization Management) system. Contractor's list of approved chemicals may be obtained from the IBM Contract Coordinator. The Chemical Coordinator must approve the storage of any contractor chemicals on IBM owned or leased premises, with the following exceptions: 1) small quantities for jobs in progress; and 2) chemicals needed for housekeeping and equipment maintenance chemicals stored in tool carts. See Section 4.4 for relevant provisions regarding solvents and paints.

Use of temporary day tanks or portable chemical/fuel storage tanks must be reviewed and approved by the Site Spill Prevention Engineer, the Site Integrated Health Services Department, and the Site Security/Emergency Services Department prior to locating them on-site. No contractor is permitted to handle or relocate any hazardous IBM material or IBM chemicals prior to, while performing, or after any contract work. The contractor shall notify its IBM Contract Coordinator to have such material or chemicals relocated. Contractors shall inform the IBM Contract Coordinator of any waste chemicals or chemically contaminated materials that will be generated as a result of performance of their work through the use of the Chemical Waste Disposal Authorization process. IBM will typically supply drums for use in collection of wastes unless the waste stream to be generated is small. Do not remove chemical waste or empty chemical containers from IBM premises under any circumstances. Disposal of all chemical wastes will be handled by IBM. Under the Federal Hazard Communication Standard (Right to Know), it is required that whenever a contractor's employees work in an area where they may be exposed to chemicals, the contractor must be informed about potential hazards of these chemicals. If appropriate, IBM will conduct a meeting with the contractor to inform it of any such potential hazards. In addition, the contractor may request additional information from its IBM Contract Coordinator if the contractor believes or has reason to believe that its employees have any potential chemical exposure. 4.4 SOLVENTS, PAINTS & OTHER CHEMICALS Adequate ventilation must be maintained at all times when paints or solvents are used. Temporary supplemental exhaust shall be provided as necessary to protect personnel in the area of the work and in adjacent areas. All flammable solvents and fuels must be in an approved safety can furnished by the contractor, having flash screens and bearing Factory Mutual or U.L. approval. No common metal cans or plastic containers are permitted on site. The safety can shall be labeled indicating its contents and hazards. Quantities of flammable chemicals must be kept to minimum job needs. Flammable paints and solvents must be stored in approved flammable liquid storage cabinets when storage is necessary. Cabinets must be labeled "Flammable, Keep Fire Away." Acids and oxidizers must never be stored with flammables. If an approved flammable liquid storage cabinet is not available, flammable paints and solvents cannot be left or stored on IBM premises for any period of time. Stockpiling chemicals is not permitted. Wiping cloths contaminated with combustible and flammable solvents must be placed in a waste can - furnished by contractor and approved by IBM - when not in use to prevent spontaneous combustion. During a job, all paint, varnish and brush cleaner cans must be kept closed when not in use (as noted above, such materials may not be stored on IBM premises unless there is an approved flammable liquid storage cabinet and approval to store provided by Site Chemical Coordinator). Only the can being used is permitted to be open. 4.5 CHEMICAL SYSTEMS Notify your IBM Contract Coordinator and Chemical Environmental Operations representative prior to starting work on any portion of any bulk chemical delivery system ("chemical system"). Ensure that you are wearing the proper protective equipment and that the proper lockout/tagout procedures are in place prior to the start of any such work. 4.6 CHEMICAL SPILLS Report any chemical spill (including any spill of chemicals, fluids or fuels from vehicles) immediately by calling 3-3333 or 769-3333. Do not attempt to clean up chemical spills (those contractors selected by IBM to clean up a chemical spill are the only exception). 4.7 CONTAMINATED TRASH Contaminated trash is considered a hazardous waste and must be handled as such. Corrosive contaminated materials and solvent contaminated materials must be collected and segregated at the work site, in the appropriate containers using the associated colored container liners (YELLOW - CORROSIVE, RED - SOLVENT/OIL). All contaminated trash must be transported at the end of each work day to the decontamination (DECON) facility located in Building 971. Each bag of contaminated trash must have a Chemical Waste Disposal Authorization (CWDA) form or white label (received through the Chemical Distribution Center) affixed to it. Do not dispose of non-contaminated items, free liquids, chemical containers, metals, plastics or incompatible wastes through the contaminated trash handling process. Metals and plastics must be taken to the DECON facility (separated from any contaminated trash) and require their own CWDA form. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator to obtain CWDA forms and labels to dispose of chemical contaminated materials.

4.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Contractors shall not work on or dismantle any pipe, exhaust hood, ductwork, tank, or other chemical equipment without approval of the IBM Contract Coordinator. 4.9 ASBESTOS Asbestos has been used in a variety of applications at IBM, including but not limited to: pipe and heat exchanger insulation, mudded joint fittings, insulated pipe supports, layered paper and pre-formed thermal insulation, air handling unit insulation, HVAC flex joints, valve packing and gaskets, high voltage electrical cable flame wrap, vinyl floor tiles and floor tile mastic, underslab solvent pipe (transite pipe and asbestos-coated steel pipe), cooling tower drift eliminators (transite panels) and diverter pads, interior and exterior transite wall panels, roofing materials and flashing cement, fire door insulation, lab tables, and transite panels in lab hoods and lab cabinets. These specific items or areas are labeled, where feasible, to alert persons to the presence of asbestos Only trained, certified personnel may remove, handle, or dispose of asbestos-containing material. A contractor shall not remove or disturb any asbestos, or material suspected of containing asbestos, without first obtaining the approval of the Site Asbestos Coordinator. Suspect material shall be assumed asbestos-containing unless it has been determined that the material is asbestos-free by using recognized analytical techniques. All asbestos abatement activities must be approved by the Site Asbestos Coordinator. Contractors shall not remove, disturb, or damage floor tiles unless they are confirmed by the Site Asbestos Coordinator not to contain asbestos. Immediately report any disturbance or release of asbestos to the Site Asbestos Coordinator and your IBM Contract Coordinator. In no event may asbestos-containing material be installed in connection with any construction or other work. See section 4.11 for disposal of asbestos waste. 4.10 LEAD Construction and maintenance activities involving lead-containing surface coatings or accumulated lead settled on building surfaces shall comply with VOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 and/or 1926.62 & Vermont Department of Health Regulations. Please be advised that lead-based paints and primers may have been used on building structural steel surfaces to retard corrosion. Lead-containing materials may only be applied or removed, and accumulated lead may only be disturbed, in accordance with directions provided by the Site Lead Coordinator. Such directions may include specific work techniques to prevent lead from becoming airborne. The Site Lead Coordinator must approve of the means of disposing any materials suspected of containing lead. Contractors shall contact their IBM Contract Coordinator to arrange for sampling and analysis (as directed by IBM) prior to any disturbance of structural steel surfaces. Contractors shall not perform work on any existing structural steel without the approval of the IBM Contract Coordinator. Some examples of common activities which have the potential for disturbing lead are the following:

Removing, cutting or drilling any wall, floor, ceiling, support beam, or other painted surface;

Scraping, sanding or pressure washing any painted surface; and

Construction and maintenance activities in areas where lead solder is used that may disturb accumulated lead in settled dust and on building surfaces.

See section 4.11 for disposal of lead waste.

4.11 HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL The disposal of any chemical waste shall be done only as directed by the IBM Hazardous Waste Engineer or Hazardous Waste Coordinator. Contractors must submit a chemical waste disposal authorization form in connection with the disposal of any chemical waste. IBM instructions will include the type of container to use for waste collection, labeling requirements, and delivery/drop-off directions. Unless instructed otherwise, all waste containers are supplied by IBM. Hazardous waste is not to be removed from the site under any circumstances. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator for guidance. 4.12 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING The disposal of any material that is not chemically contaminated is governed by IBM's solid waste programs. All such materials that can be recycled must be recycled, including but not limited to metals, plastics, and wood, concrete, and asphalt. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator for information on how to manage solid wastes produced on-site. 4.13 REFRIGERANTS IBM requires that all work with refrigerants be performed by certified refrigerant technicians. This policy is an extension of the Stratospheric Ozone Sections of the Clean Air Act which require that all work with Class 1 (CFC) or Class 2 (HCFC) refrigerants be performed by certified refrigerant technicians. All refrigerants must be received through the Chemical Distribution Center ("CDC"). When service is performed on units containing 50 lbs. or greater charge, documentation must be forwarded to the Chemical Coordinator stating the amount and type of refrigerant added to the appliance, date of service, and type of service. Recovered refrigerants must be returned to the CDC. No refrigerant can be intentionally vented except as expressly permitted under regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency. 4.14 IBM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS The use of IBM's bulk Chemical Waste, Sanitary, CMP Slurry, Concentrated Waste (CW), Dilute Organic Drain (DOD), Industrial Wastewater drains (IW), or Storm Drains is strictly prohibited without the permission of the IBM Contract Coordinator and the responsible IBM System Engineer. Do not pump or empty construction run-off water (surface or ground water), city water, sprinkler water, cooling tower water, or any liquid of any kind directly to any storm drain catch basins. Obtain approval from IBM IWTP Chief Operator for overland flow of construction run-off water to a storm drain collection system. All work on a roof, in the vicinity of a storm drain, or in an area with floor drains must be reviewed for risk of release into that drain. If there is a risk of a release, the drain must be plugged following review by either the Site Drain Engineer or the Environmental Spill Responder on duty for that month. Obtain direction from IBM Contract Coordinator for disposal of concrete truck chute rinse waters and pumper flush waters at designated area. Concrete saw cut slurries shall be decanted, with clean, filtered water drained to IW and slurries deposited at designated chute rinse pit. Failure to comply with these procedures can have an environmental impact and result in a Wastewater Discharge Permit Violation. No discharge or connection to any IBM storm drain is allowed without written approval from the Site Drain Engineer. 4.15 CONTAMINATED MATERIALS All chemically contaminated materials and equipment must be processed through the B/971 Decon Facility prior to recycle or disposal. This includes piping, exhaust ductwork, tool or equipment parts, fittings, or any material which has contained or been in contact with chemicals. All materials entering the Decon Facility must have a completed Decon Entry Form describing the chemical contaminants and providing the name and pager number of a contact. Decon must be contacted prior to generating the contaminated material to allow time to schedule the work. Contact the Decon Facility (6-9819) to arrange for contaminated material processing or for additional information. 4.16 PESTICIDES Contractors who apply pesticides (broadly defined as all biocides including antimicrobials) must meet all license and certification requirements defined in Vermont Regulations for Control of Pesticides (6 VSA Chapter 87).

4.17 TOXIC GASES Notify your IBM Contract Coordinator and Cylinder Gas Systems Engineering Department before working on or around toxic gas systems and ensure that procedures that describe how the work will be done are in place before starting the job. 4.18 COMPRESSED-GAS CYLINDERS Warning: If a cylinder develops a leak, evacuate the area and call 3-3333 or 769-3333 and report the cylinder's location. Do not move the cylinder. The Site Emergency Services Department will address the situation. Ensure that all compressed gas cylinders, whether in use or in transit, are fastened securely in an upright position by a chain, suitable strap, or a rigid retaining bar or structure. When in storage, compressed gas cylinders shall be secured to prevent them from falling. Individual gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position by a chain, suitable strap, or by a rigid retaining bar. In cases where more than one cylinder is to be stored, the cylinders shall be installed in an upright position in a cage or rack constructed to protect the cylinders from falling. The cage or rack must be capable of preventing movement on 3 sides. The open side shall have a removable restraint(s), such as a chain, suitable strap or rigid retaining bar that can be adjusted to prevent any cylinders from falling. In all cases the cylinders shall be secured to prevent them not only from falling but also from sliding out from under the restraints. If a welding unit (cart with oxygen/acetylene cylinders) is used daily, then the cylinders may remain properly secured on the cart at the end of the work shift, provided the regulator is removed, both cylinder valves are closed and the valve protection caps installed. If the unit is used less then daily, or there is doubt as to the frequency of use, then the cylinders shall have the regulators removed, cylinder valves closed, and valve protection caps installed and in addition, the cylinders must be removed from the cart and properly secured in an upright position at least 20 feet apart from each other. Attach owner identification tags to all cylinders. Keep all compressed gas cylinders free of leaks and excessive rust. Attach regulators to the cylinders to reduce compressed gases to safe operating pressures. Mark all cylinders permanently to identify the type of gas in the cylinder in accordance with the requirements of all applicable ANSI standards and mark or stencil regulators for a specific compressed gas and use them only with that gas. Call 3-3333 or 769-3333 immediately whenever a gas leak is discovered in a piping system. Never trace a gas leak with an open flame. Never use grease or oil to lubricate the valve or joints of oxygen cylinders. Oil and oxygen react violently under pressure. Any grease in an oxygen valve can cause an explosion. Do not use acetylene at more than 15 psi gauge pressure. Separate oxygen and acetylene cylinders at least 20 feet apart when in storage. Additionally, do not store acetylene cylinders except in an upright position and never use them with the cylinders in a horizontal position. Ensure that a cylinder in service without a fixed hand wheel has a key, handle, or nonadjustable wrench on the valve stem. Ensure that cylinder valves are tightly closed at all times when the cylinder is not in use (this is especially important if cylinders are connected to torches or other apparatus). Relieve pressure from regulators. Ensure that cylinder valves are closed at the end of each working day. Place protective caps on all cylinders not in use. Periodically inspect and test hose lines for leaks. Never "crack" open hydrogen cylinder valves to blow out dirt. Hydrogen gas can self-ignite. Ensure that compressed-gas cylinders are not subjected to dropping, bumping, rough handling, or placed where the atmosphere or cylinder temperature could exceed 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Compressed gas cylinders cannot be physically located on or above any ceiling.

4.19 COMPRESSED AIR Compressed gas shall not be used to clean dust from an individual's clothes or body. When compressed gas is used to clean any item, ensure that eye protection is worn. The maximum pressure that may be used for this purpose is 30 psi. SECTION 5: TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY & MISCELLANEOUS 5.1 HAND AND POWER TOOLS Keep hand and power tools in safe operating condition. Use them solely in a manner that will not cause accidents, injury, or damage (mushroomed heads on cold chisels or star drills, for example, are unsafe and must not be used). Use hammers with handles which are not cracked, split or broken. Do not over strain wrenches by extending the handle with a pipe or other means. Inspect the jaws of pipe wrenches to ensure that the teeth are not worn. Do not leave tools and other materials on stepladders, scaffolds, roofs or other places where they may be dislodged and fall. Use non-sparking tools in areas where flammable solvents are handled or where sparks could create an explosion. If you have questions about the locations where such solvents are handled or where sparks could create an explosion, contact your IBM Contract Coordinator. Use ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI) protection for all portable electric power tools, whether double insulated or equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong plug. When using air-powered (pneumatic) tools, use care when handling the hose. Turn off all air to the tool when you are not using it. Ensure that proper PPE is worn including but not limited to Sturdy Foot Wear and Hearing Protection when using a Jackhammer. You may have to refer to your companies PPE Hazard Assessment for further PPE Requirements. Securely install safety clips or retainers on pneumatic impact (percussion) tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled. 5.2 GUARDING All power tools must have safety guards and the guards must be in place when the tools are in use. 5.3 POWDER-ACTUATED TOOLS AND AIR ACTUATED NAIL DRIVERS Powder actuated tools and air actuated nail drivers are not to be used on IBM property unless specific prior approval in each instance is obtained from the IBM Contract Coordinator. To obtain this approval, the contractor must contact its IBM Contract Coordinator and obtain the proper form. 5.4 SAFETY HARNESSES (Full Body Harness), LANYARDS AND LIFELINES Full body harnesses with lanyards and lifelines, if necessary, shall be used when working within 10 feet of a roof edge that does not have railings. Full body harnesses with lanyards and lifelines, if necessary, are also required on swinging or portable scaffolds where handrails and toe boards are not provided (this obligation applies when worker is 6 feet or more above ground or floor level). Full body harnesses with a retrieval system are required on all work in confined spaces where an oxygen deficient or toxic atmosphere may exist. All lifelines and lanyards shall be safely secured to stable and adequate supports. DO NOT secure lifelines and lanyards to any sprinkler system or utility piping. Each contractor must provide its own full body harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines, and other necessary safety equipment. All contractor safety equipment must conform to all local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Each contractor is responsible to assure and determine that no medical restrictions preclude any contractor employee from using necessary safety equipment. Each contractor must ensure that all contractor employees using safety equipment have had advance and adequate safety training as to the proper use and limitations of the equipment.

5.5 LADDERS Ladders shall be constructed of wood or fiberglass material only (no ladders constructed of aluminum or steel are permitted on IBM premises) and shall be free of any defect. Ladders which are defective shall be destroyed or removed from the premises. Ladders shall be secured to keep them from shifting, slipping, being knocked over or blown over. All ladders shall be stored and secured at the end of each work day. Ladders shall not be placed in front of doors or door openings unless the door is blocked open, locked, or guarded by a responsible person. Straight and extension ladders shall not be used to access roofs or platforms unless the top of the ladder extends at least three feet above the point of support. Step ladders shall not be used as straight ladders. The top two steps of any step ladder shall not be used to stand on. The extension section of any extension ladder shall not be removed as the extension section does not contain safety feet and removal can cause damage to pulleys and catches. Personnel shall always face the ladder and hold onto the ladder when climbing up or down. When material must be handled, it shall be safely hoisted or lowered. 5.6 SCAFFOLDS All scaffolding shall be erected under the supervision of a person authorized by relevant regulations to supervise such work. The footing for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid and capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement. Narrow base portable maintenance staging scaffolds shall be equipped with outriggers. Stationary metal upright scaffolds shall be secured to a building or other structure. Scaffolds and their components shall be capable of supporting at least 4 times the maximum intended load. Scaffolds more than 4 feet above the ground and less than 45 inches wide must have guardrails. All scaffolds more than 10 feet above the ground must have guardrails and toe boards on all open sides and ends. Platforms and planks shall be secured or cleated to the scaffold to prevent platform slippage. Platforms shall be at least two planks wide and extend at least 6 inches, but no more than 12 inches, over the edge of the supporting surfaces. A plank must be at least 12 inches wide. No welding, burning, or open flame work shall be performed on any staging suspended by means of fiber or synthetic rope. A safe means shall be available for access to and from the work platform. Wheeled scaffolds must be equipped with a means of locking the wheels. All lanyards shall be a minimum of 1/2 inch nylon, or equivalent, with a maximum length to allow for a fall of no greater than 6 feet. 5.7 SWINGING SCAFFOLDS Ensure that swinging scaffolds are supported by safe anchors and suspension ropes designed to safely support 6 times the expected load on the scaffold. Ensure that swinging scaffolds more than 10 feet above the ground or the floor have guardrails, intermediate rails, and toe boards on all open sides. Provide full body harnesses and lanyards for each person suspended from a lifeline that is anchored independently. Each person on a swinging scaffold shall be equipped with a full body safety harness, lanyard and lifeline. Lanyards and lifelines shall be secured above the point of operation to a roof anchor or building structural member. Carefully select safe and firm locations as anchors for both suspension ropes and lifelines.

5.8 MOTOR VEHICLES AND MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT Contractors must certify to the IBM Contract Coordinator that an inspection and repair program is in effect to ensure that all equipment containing hydraulic fluids, coolants, or liquid fuels are free from leaks or potential leaks. Approval of the IBM Contract Coordinator is required before the equipment may be used on IBM premises. Equipment includes heavy machinery (including all parts thereof), snow removal and earth moving equipment, tractors, dump trucks, cranes, lift trucks, industrial trucks and temporary installations of units providing temperature control, cooling or heating, compressed gases, pumping systems, or storage of fuels. All vehicles and mechanized equipment must be turned off when not in use. Do not leave vehicles and mechanized equipment idling at docks. 5.9 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES Use of all internal combustion engines running power generators, not used for construction, must be documented and the documentation submitted to the Site Integrated Health Services Department. Information required in the documentation includes: Serial number of the equipment;

Horsepower;

Run time; and

Dates used. Gasoline, LP (liquefied propane) gas, or other internal combustion engines must not be operated inside IBM buildings or on the roof of any building without prior permission from the IBM Site Emergency Services Department and the Site Integrated Health Services Department. When gasoline is required, adequate means of extinguishing any fire shall be provided. Gasoline must be in approved safety cans (maximum of one gallon permitted on any roof). LP gas engines must be equipped with oxy-catalyst exhaust purifiers and be inspected by IBM (the Site Emergency Services Department) before approval for use can be authorized. All portable gasoline powered equipment on site shall be provided with a containment pan that is capable of providing 110% containment of the volume of the gasoline in the tank of the equipment. 5.10 MOBILE CRANES AND HELICOPTER LIFTS Mobile cranes, including portable crane derricks, power shovels, or similar equipment, shall not be operated within 50 feet of overhead electrical power lines. Cranes holding a load will be attended at all times. All crane operations shall comply with the requirements of ANSI B30.5 and VOSHA 1926.550, and require completion of a "construction equipment permit" form before the work is commenced. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator to obtain the form. The approval of the IBM Contract Coordinator is required. In addition, work near power lines must be approved by the High Voltage Department. Detailed documented lift plans shall be made available when requested by the IBM Contract Coordinator in addition to the construction equipment permit. Transportation of the crane to and from the lift site, including all travel on IBM property, must be documented as part of the detailed lift plan or on the construction equipment permit. As a condition to permit approval, contractors must provide to IBM written proof of successful and thorough annual inspections on the crane, performed by a government or private agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor as competent to perform such inspections. Any proposed use of a helicopter to hoist, set, install, or move equipment or materials must be coordinated with and have prior approval of the Contractor Coordinator. Prior to start of any operation involving the use of helicopter, a thorough survey of the conditions and hazards on the job site shall be made to ensure a safe operation. Helicopter lifts must be made in conformance with all applicable requirements. All nonessential IBM and contractor personnel must be evacuated from areas of possible danger during the lift.

5.11 CRANES AND HOISTS Contractor personnel will not be permitted to use cranes, hoists and powered lifting apparatus belonging to IBM without IBM's prior permission (see your IBM Contract Coordinator if you are seeking permission). 5.12 WORK ON ROOFS Access to the roof of any building must be approved by the IBM Contract Coordinator. Unless required by IBM, the contractor will not allow any of its personnel to ascend any roof which is damaged or covered with ice and/or snow. Unless required by IBM, the contractor will not allow any of its personnel to have access to or remain on a roof during periods of inclement weather (fog, snow, sleet, hail, heavy wind, heavy rain, or electrical storms, for example). Each contractor must assure that at least two employees are present at all times when work is being performed on a roof. The contractor will not allow any contractor employee to access a roof unaccompanied. Unless required by IBM, the contractor will not allow employees to work within ten (10) feet of the open edge of any roof. When IBM requires contractor personnel to work within ten (10) feet from the edge of a roof, the following requirements must be met by the contractor:

In the absence of guard rails, the contractor will assure that contractor employees are protected by a lifeline and safety harness which are securely anchored. See "SAFETY HARNESSES (Full Body Harness), LANYARDS AND LIFELINES" section of this guide.

Contractors will hoist, or aid in hoisting units or material to and from the roof in conformance with all local, state and federal regulations.

5.13 TRANSPORTING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT Piping, conduit, ladders, and other material over 10 feet long must be carried by at least two persons, each supporting one end of the item to be transported. When transporting piping, conduit, ladders, and other material 10 feet or less in length, the forward end shall be raised above head level. Carts, tools, material, and equipment must not be left unattended in aisles. The aisle width must be maintained. Contractors may be requested by the IBM Site Security Department to produce appropriate authorization for transporting any item to, from, or on site. 5.14 GRINDING Wear Proper PPE including goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using grinders, buffing wheels, or wire brushes. Where your company determines it appropriate, you should also require that a face shield be worn over safety glasses or goggles; and hearing protection as may also be required. Ensure that all grinding wheels, buffers, and wire wheels are adequately equipped with safety guards. Obtain a Hot Work permit from the IBM Site Emergency Services Department before beginning work. 5.15 TARPAULINS AND CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS When tarpaulins are required for the deflection of hot slag, dust, paint drippings or as security barriers, they shall be flame resistive and in good condition. They shall not contain asbestos. Plastic material used in construction barriers shall be fire resistant material. 5.16 EXCAVATIONS AND TRENCHES Prior to any excavation or concrete slab penetration an excavation permit must be obtained. Handling and disposition of saw cutting water, concrete, and soil (as applicable) will be determined by IBM Environmental Programs personnel. In the event an excavation is in an area of soil or groundwater contamination, a site-specific Heath and Safety Plan must be prepared by the contractor and submitted to IBM Safety Personnel. In no cases is excavation or slab penetration to begin before an excavation permit has been issued.

Before doing any excavation work, the existence and location of underground pipes, electrical conductors, and similar items must be determined. To obtain this information, contact your IBM Contract Coordinator. Unless excavation is in solid rock, the sides of all excavations must be protected against hazardous ground movement. If more than 5 feet deep, the excavation must be shored, braced, or sloped sufficiently to prevent any hazardous ground movement. Excavations shall be sloped at an angle not steeper than one and one half horizontal to one vertical (34 degrees measured from the horizontal) unless the contractor uses other applicable options provided by the VOSHA regulations. Shoring or sheet piling must be made of at least 2 inch thick wood or other material with strength equivalent to 2 inch thick wood. Steel shoring or sheeting shall be used in all excavations more than 16 feet deep. In excavations which employees may be required to enter, all excavated materials (and all other materials) shall be effectively stored and retained at least 2 feet or more from the edge of the excavation. Contractors shall assign a designated person who is competent in all aspects of trenching and excavation to oversee all excavation activities. Excavations over 20 feet deep must be designed by a professional engineer. Excavations below a footing of any foundation or retaining wall shall not be permitted without prior approval of IBM Facilities Engineering. If it is necessary to place or operate power shovels, derricks, trucks, materials, or other heavy objects at a level above and near an excavation, the side of the excavation shall be sheet piled, shored, and braced as necessary to resist the extra pressure due to such superimposed loads. When contractor employees are required to be in trenches 4 feet deep or more, an adequate means of entry and exit, such as a ladder or steps, shall be provided and located so as to require no more than 25 feet of lateral travel. Adequate barrier physical protection shall be provided at all excavations and trenches. Warning lights must be placed by excavations and trenches during night time to provide sufficient warning of danger. Pedestrian walkways over open trenches must be of sufficient strength, have guardrails on both sides, and be beveled to ground level at both ends. Maximum slope for ramps is one foot to 12 feet and non-slip surfaces are required. You must immediately leave an excavation upon learning of the presence of any liquid in the excavation (other than rain water). Contractor must arrange for the immediate testing of such liquid. If disposal is required, it must be performed in a manner authorized by the IBM Contract Coordinator. Contractor must give IBM Facilities Engineering notice of any such situation and the decision on whether disposal is required shall be made by IBM Facilities Engineering. Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent area, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of any situation that could result in possible cave-ins, failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. 5.17 PERMIT REQUIRED CONFINED SPACE ENTRY For purposes of this section, "confined space" means any space having a limited means of egress, is not designed for continuous human occupancy, and into which a person can bodily enter to perform work and is considered a Permit Required Confine Space. Confined spaces include, but are not limited to, storage tanks, process vessels, bins, boilers, ventilation or exhaust ducts, sewers, underground utility vaults, tunnels, pipelines, open top spaces, trenches, pits, tubs, vaults, and vessels. IBM Burlington has identified confined spaces in most cases by posting DANGER signs on site adjacent to the space. Some locations such as chemical exhaust ducts and interstitial spaces in building 970 have signs posted at the doors entering the penthouse where these spaces are located. Drain trenches throughout the buildings have signs located at the main entry points. The storm drain catch basins are not posted but are considered class C confined spaces and require confined space entry procedures. Notify the IBM Contract Coordinator when entry into a confined space is planned. The Site Emergency Services Department will review contractors' confined space permits and audit entry into confined spaces as appropriate. Contractors and non-IBM personnel must do the following to comply with IBM and VOSHA standards. If these requirements are not met, then entry into the confined space will not be allowed by IBM:

Provide training to their employees on confined space entry, hazards, and protective measures including protective clothing, hard hats, respirators, life lines, and harnesses.

Have a written confined space entry program. Contractor must provide a copy of their written confined space program to the Site Integrated Health Services Department before beginning work.

Issue permits for entry of their employees into the confined space. Contractor must provide a list of approved supervisors authorized to sign confined space permits approving entry. (List will be given to the Site Integrated Health Services Department).

Measure the air in the confined space with suitable instruments. Minimum measurements to be made: Oxygen and LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) for inside IBM buildings; Carbon Monoxide if working in places where internal combustion engines are used (parking lots, electricity generators, for example); Hydrogen Sulfide if working in areas where sewage may have been present (Sanitary Waste lines, vaults, for example).

Additional air measurements may be required depending upon the expected or added hazards in the confined space (painting, welding, for example). Measurements are to be made by trained personnel with calibrated equipment to ensure a hazardous atmosphere is not present. The IBM Site Security/Emergency Services Department will not conduct atmospheric tests in place of the contractor's testing.

The following measures must be taken, as appropriate to the hazard, to ensure safe entry:

Removal of Contents - The confined space must be clean, free of hazardous materials/chemicals, and where you determine it necessary, purged by water or other equivalent means. Disposition of materials and chemicals is governed by Sections 4.37 and 4.38.

Isolation - See also control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). Isolation is the process by which a confined space is removed from service and completely protected against the release of energy and material into the space by such means as blanking or blinding; misaligning or removing sections of lines, pipes, or ducts; a double block and bleed system; lockout/tagout of all sources of energy; or blocking or disconnecting all mechanical linkages.

Pressurized cylinders, except for self contained breathing apparatus, shall not be brought into confined spaces. All hoses and lines connecting gas cylinders must be removed from any confined space when not in use. All lines and hoses must be shut off at the cylinders.

Securing of Covers - All manhole and clean-out-covers shall be removed and the openings maintained clear of any obstructions. When hinged doors or lids are provided, they shall be secured so that they cannot be closed.

Testing Atmosphere - A trained person shall make appropriate tests of the atmosphere in the confined space to assure that 5% of the LEL is not exceeded, the VOSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) of toxic chemicals are not exceeded, and the oxygen content is greater than 19.5% and less than 23.5%.

Continuous Monitoring - Continuous monitoring of the atmosphere is required if you determine that there is a potential for hazardous conditions to redevelop. If tests indicate evidence of dangerous air contaminants, or the oxygen content drops below 19.5%, all personnel shall evacuate the confined space immediately.

Ventilation - All confined spaces, unless the requirement is specifically waived by the IBM Site Integrated Health Services Department, must be ventilated by forcing air into the confined space to create a positive pressure in that space. The ventilating device must be so located as to prevent recirculating contaminated air.

Buddy System - At least one standby Contractor employee shall be stationed as an attendant just outside the access opening of any confined space while such space is occupied. This person shall:

Maintain continuous awareness of the activities and well-being of the occupant of the confined space;

Be able to maintain verbal communication with the entrant(s) at all times;

Be alert and fully capable of quickly summoning help during an emergency (3-3333 or 769-3333);

Be physically able and equipped to assist in the non-entry rescue of an occupant from a confined space under emergency conditions. The IBM Site Security/Emergency Services Department will audit Contractors' permits, training, procedures, and air monitoring, but will not conduct atmospheric tests in place of the contractor's testing. 5.18 IONIZING RADIATION Certain manufacturing equipment such as ion implanters, Portaspecs, Spectrographs, and radiographic tools are capable of generating ionizing radiation when in operation. The sides of such equipment are internally shielded and/or interlocked to prevent radiation exposure during normal operation. Also, this equipment is regularly monitored to ensure that radiation emissions are well within permissible levels. Do not work on equipment capable of producing ionizing radiation while shields are removed or interlocks are defeated.

Do not perform work immediately above (or below in raised floor areas) equipment capable of producing ionizing radiation. Equipment must be shut down prior to performing any work in such areas. Observe all radiation hazard warnings and do not handle radioactive sources without proper training. Do not bring any radiation sources on IBM owned or leased property without notification and approval of the Radiation Safety Officer. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator or the Integrated Health Services Radiation Safety Officer for any questions concerning ionizing radiation. 5.19 TEMPORARY HEATING DEVICES (SALAMANDERS) No "Smudge Pot" type heaters are to be used. Salamanders must be of a Factory Mutual (FM) or Underwriters Laboratory (UL) approved type. A Hot Work permit must be obtained from the IBM Site Emergency Services Department before use of any temporary heating device. Heaters used in the vicinity of tarpaulins, canvas, or similar covering shall be located at least 10 feet from the covering. The covering shall be securely fastened to prevent ignition or upsetting of the heater due to wind. Heaters must be guarded from traffic to prevent them from being overturned. 5.20 CONTAMINATION CONTROL IN CLEANROOMS All contractors entering any cleanroom shall comply with Contamination Control in Cleanroom Construction, an IBM Burlington Facility Standard. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator to obtain a copy of the current standard. The contractor must also receive training from IBM in cleanroom protocol before entering any cleanroom. Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator about training requirements. Materials that obviously give off particles, such as wood, cardboard, cloth, carpet, gypsum wallboard, fiberglass, sandpaper, steel wool, canvas, leather including, leather tool bags etc., are not permitted inside the process aisle and service cores. Nylon tool bags are permitted if kept in plastic bags, which are not opened in the process isles. Corrosive and other chemicals are also not allowed. If a special need arises, these materials must be approved by the IBM coordinator and properly sealed for transportation. Materials specifications for project materials are made by the responsible engineer. All materials shall be unpacked prior to entering the cleanroom; small materials shall be placed into clean plastic bags. Packaging material shall not be brought into the cleanroom and shall be disposed of properly. When working on raised floor areas special care must be taken to prevent dirt and construction debris from falling through. Metal shavings will damage the leak detection system located under the floor. Immediately report any liquids found under the raised floor by calling 3-3333 or 769-3333. Put down plastic Lexan panels to catch particles and continually clean as particles are generated to prevent them from falling through the floor. Lexan panels shall be taped to floor using vinyl tape to prevent panels from sliding. Lexan panels shall be available in the service cores. 5.21 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Ensure that fire extinguishers, self-contained breathing apparatus, first aid equipment, fire blankets, eye fountains, and deluge showers are not moved or relocated without the permission of the Facilities Maintenance Department and the Site Security/Emergency Services Department. 5.22 LEASED FACILITIES All requirements of this Guide are equally applicable to leased facilities and the work conducted on those facilities. 5.23 POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES Powered industrial vehicles and their use shall comply with all applicable requirements. Prior to use on site, approval must be obtained by the Contract Coordinator and the Site Integrated Health Services Department. Only those drivers authorized by the contract employer and trained in the safe operation of the powered industrial vehicle shall be permitted to operate such vehicles.

Powered industrial vehicles shall be maintained in good working order with no unapproved modifications, missing guards, leaking fluids, etc. Nameplates and markings provided by the manufacturer must be maintained in legible condition. Powered Industrial vehicles shall be equipped with a lock and the operator must remove the key before leaving the vehicle unattended. A vehicle is considered unattended when the operator is 25 feet or more away from the vehicle which remains in his view or whenever the operator leaves the vehicle and it is not in his view. Contractors shall have available information on the operator's training, the powered industrial vehicle's daily inspection, and preventative maintenance required by the manufacturer. Gasoline powered engines shall not be operated inside buildings. Electrically powered industrial vehicles may not be charged in any fire rated corridor. Every industrial vehicle, except those guided by a walking operator, shall be equipped with a warning device (horn, gong, or other audible device) which can be heard clearly above the normal industrial noise in the work place. Contractors shall not be allowed to operate any IBM owned powered industrial vehicle unless the contract agreement states that this is permitted. SECTION 6: ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL SAFETY 6.1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY Do not work on electrical equipment until the equipment has been de-energized and properly grounded. Do not remove covers or panels from any compartment that has exposed energized connections. The only exception to these requirements is the installation or removal of buss duct switches with not more than a 100 A rating. No tools, equipment, or similar items shall be energized without the approval of the IBM Contract Coordinator or the IBM equipment engineer responsible for the tool or equipment or other item at issue. Locks and lockout devices must be made available for placement on energy isolating devices to hold them in a safe position. Key locks must be issued to each person responsible for locking out equipment. Do Not Operate tags must be used in conjunction with locks. Refer to lockout/tagout procedure in this Guide for further applicable requirements. Use the proper protective and safety equipment for all work on electrical systems. The following is a list of items that must be used when applicable:

Rubber Gloves;

Rubber Blankets;

Safety Glasses;

Flame Resistant Clothing;

Calorie Rated Faceshields/Flashhoods;

High-Dielectric Safety Helmets;

Glow Lamp Tester;

Grounding Set;

Hot Sticks;

Glow Tector; and

Tags and Locks. Ensure that all portable electrical equipment is double insulated or properly grounded.

Check the insulation regularly. Electrical extension cords and power supply cords to portable electrical equipment can create a serious shock hazard if they are not properly grounded or the insulation is frayed. Do not run cables and power supply cords across aisle ways and corridors where they may become a tripping hazard. Ensure that all portable tools and electrical equipment are equipped with GFCI's. Test GFCI's periodically to ensure safe operating conditions. GFCI's are required for double-insulated tools. Maintain all electrical equipment in safe working condition. 6.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES, VOSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.331-335 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices, 29 CFR 1910.331-335, shall be followed whenever working on or near electrical hazards or as otherwise required by the standards. IBM has adopted NFPA 70E-2009, "Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace." Electrical Contractors are required to follow Chapter 1, "Safety-Related Work Practices" of this standard when working on site. At a minimum, these standards shall be followed whenever any of the following conditions exist:

Working on or near energized parts or conductors over 50 volts to ground.

Working on or near de-energized parts or conductors over 50 volts to ground prior to lockout/tagout being completed as explained in 1910.333(b)2

All persons (whether Qualified or Unqualified, under the standards) working in the vicinity of overhead power lines must follow the requirements as explained in 1910.333(c)3. Example: tree trimming work in the vicinity of overhead power lines.

Spaces containing exposed energized parts shall not be entered unless illumination is provided that enables the employees to work safely. Portable tools, extension cords, and similar items must be visually inspected per 1910.334(c)2 before each use.

Refer to the standards (your employer is required to have a copy) for details on the above or other items such as:

Qualified versus unqualified personnel;

Exclusions;

Training required;

Lockout/Tagout;

Distances required from high voltage;

Confined spaces, ladders, prohibition of conductive articles, interlocks;

Portable electric equipment use; and

Safeguards for personnel

6.3 ELECTRICAL WORK The following guidelines apply to the performance of work in two voltage categories: voltages greater than 600 and voltages less than 600 but more than 42.4 volts peak (30 volts RMS) or 50 volts DC. Working on equipment and systems greater than 600 volts:

Work on equipment and systems greater than 600 volts shall be accomplished only after the equipment or system has been de-energized, properly grounded out, and tested dead by IBM. Covers and panels shall not be removed without authorization by IBM. IBM will not approve the removal of covers or panels from any compartment in which there are exposed energized components greater than 600 volts.

Contact your IBM Contract Coordinator to identify the IBM employee that will perform the grounding, testing, and review discussed above.

Only qualified electricians, journeyman, or master electricians may perform approved work. Apprentices shall only assist authorized electricians. Work shall never be performed alone. Only qualified and authorized personnel will be permitted in the work area.

Working on equipment and systems 600 volts and less, but more than 42.4 volts peak (30 volts RMS) or 50 volts DC:

When working with live electrical circuits, the documentation and approval required by the Burlington Location Standards (BLS) must be obtained prior to the start of work. Upon request, the IBM Contract Coordinator can provide a copy of the BLS and necessary forms.

Work on such equipment and systems shall be accomplished with the power off, to the maximum extent possible. When work on live equipment or systems is necessary, the following conditions must be met (and are a part of the approval process noted above):

A risk assessment in the form of an electrical safety hazard evaluation, and a business impact evaluation shall be performed. These evaluations must address potential business impacts, likelihood of such impacts, and necessary precautions to be taken to eliminate or minimize these risks.

The contractor performing the work shall write a step-by-step procedure, highlighting the safety precautions which will be taken and measures which will be taken to ensure continuous operations of existing services, as well as a list of those authorized electricians performing the work.

Work shall not commence until plans are finalized and approved. If approval is not granted for work to commence, the work should be rescheduled to a time when the equipment or system can be de-energized, or when IBM determines the work should proceed.

If, during the work, safety and/or business risks change, or the job sequence must be revised, the job must be stopped and reevaluated.

Only qualified electricians, journeyman, or master electricians, may perform approved work. Apprentices shall only assist authorized electricians. Work shall never be performed alone.

Only qualified authorized personnel will be permitted in the work area. Suitable barricades and warning signs shall be used for all work.

Work will proceed only after all above items have been completed and approved in writing by the IBM Site Operations Department. Pushing fish tapes into conduits which enter a piece of energized equipment (panels, MCC's, DP's, etc.): All work in energized equipment shall be accomplished with the power shut off, to the maximum extent possible. A risk assessment shall be required before pulling any fish tapes into any energized equipment.

The contractor performing the work shall write a detailed procedure on how they are going to perform the work on the risk assessment form to ensure continuous operations of existing equipment as well as any nearby electrical equipment likely to be affected by the use of a fish tape.

Pushing tapes into energized panels will require the use of a fiberglass tape and will not be performed alone. Only qualified electricians, master or journeymen may perform the approved work. All feeding of the fish tapes should be from the energized equipment out (not fed into energized equipment where ever possible).

While pushing fish tapes in all locations where the conduit runs involve pull boxes, junction boxes, outlet boxes, and/or any conduit bodies there shall be a person at every conduit opening for guiding tapes. The person feeding the fish tape shall be in control of the tape at all times to include knowing all conduit openings (J-boxes, pull boxes, LB's, etc.). Have personnel present to guide the tape or have the covers placed on all openings.

Reference Chapter 1 of NFPA 70E-2009, Safety Related Work Practices for selection of personal and other protective equipment.

Only the proper tools and equipment for the work performed shall be used and such tools and equipment shall be in safe working condition at all times.

Work in high voltage and electrical rooms:

No work in high voltage or electrical rooms may occur without the prior approval of the IBM Site Operations Department.

No conduit or pipe bending shall be performed in high voltage or electrical rooms. All aisles with switches and controls which control electrical distribution equipment shall be kept clear of pipes, tool carts, and equipment at all times.

If approval is not granted for work to commence, the work should be rescheduled to a time when the equipment or system can be de-energized, or when IBM determines the work should proceed.

No work in or on energized distribution equipment will be performed without prior approval of the IBM Site Operations Department.

Do not store material, debris, tools, or equipment in high voltage or electrical rooms.

Only qualified electricians, journeyman, or master electricians may perform the approved work. Apprentices shall only assist authorized electricians. Work shall never be performed alone. Only qualified authorized personnel will be permitted in the work area.

6.4 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (Control of Hazardous Energy) These requirements cover any work on equipment where the unexpected energization, startup, or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. Energies included are electrical, hydraulic pressure, air pressure, chemicals, gases, mechanical, and other potential hazardous energies.

Contractors shall comply with the following VOSHA standards: VOSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (Control of Hazardous Energies), VOSHA 29 CFR 1910.333 (b)(2) (Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices, lockout tagout section). Contractors are responsible for training and authorizing their employees to perform lockout/tagout . Contractors also need to comply with other aspects of the Standard such as Written Procedures and Periodic Inspections. An AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE is an employee who has been given the authority, responsibility, and training by a supervisor to implement lockout/tagout. An AFFECTED EMPLOYEE is an employee whose job requires them to operate equipment or work in an area where lockout/tagout devices are used. Locks and tagout devices shall be singularly identified, shall be the only devices used for controlling energy, and shall not be used for other purposes. Lockout devices shall be substantial enough to prevent removal without the use of excessive force or unusual techniques. This device shall have individual keys; a second key may be kept under the control of a supervisor. The tagout devices and attachment means shall be substantial, lockable, and not easily detachable (string, cord, adhesive, and similar materials are not permitted). The tagout devices will be a DO NOT OPERATE tag filled out indicating, SIGNED BY, COMPANY, and DATE whenever used. 6.5 APPLICATION OF CONTROL (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT) IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE

SHALL BE PERFORMED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE, shall cover the following elements and actions, and shall be implemented in the following sequence:

Notification of Employees. Affected employees shall be notified of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and before they are removed from the machine or equipment. Preparation for shutdown. Locate and identify the hazardous energy source(s) and the associated energy isolating device(s). Questionable situations shall be resolved before proceeding. Machine or Equipment Shutdown. Operating equipment shall be shut down using the normal stopping procedure to avoid any additional or increased hazard. Machine or Equipment Isolation. Energy isolating devices shall be located and operated such that the equipment is isolated from every energy source which an individual may be exposed to during the performance of their work. Lockout/Tagout Device Application. A LOCKOUT device shall be affixed to EACH energy isolating device by the authorized employee in a manner that will hold the energy isolating device in a "safe" or "off" position. If the mechanism cannot accept a lockout, additional measures (blocking, removing circuit breaker, for example) must be used to ensure a safe working condition. A TAGOUT device shall be affixed in a manner that will clearly indicate that the operation or movement of the energy isolating device from the "safe" or "off" position is prohibited. Stored Energy. All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy must be relieved, disconnected, restrained, or otherwise rendered safe. If stored energy exists, specific written lockout/tagout procedure shall be documented, approved by your supervisor (signed), and posted along with the lockout/tagout device’s. See Multiple Energy Source Section below. Verification of Isolation. Prior to starting work on equipment that has been locked and tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and de-energization of the equipment has been accomplished. This shall be determined by checking for voltage when working on electrical conductors and components, reading pressure gauges on pressurized lines, etcetera. Release from Lockout/Tagout. Before the lockout/tagout device is removed and energy is restored to the equipment the work area shall be inspected by the authorized employee to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and that the equipment components are operationally intact. IBM and contractor employees in the area shall be notified that the lockout/tagout devices are being removed and the work area is clear. Other Hazards. Materials having toxic, corrosive, or asphyxiant properties can present serious hazards beyond the scope of the VOSHA standards. Additional guidelines may have to be met to ensure a safe working environment. Consult with your IBM Contract coordinator before starting work.

Multiple Energy Sources. If shutting off a single energy source does not eliminate all of the hazardous energies including stored or residual energy or reaccumulation of stored energy, specific written lockout/tagout procedure shall be documented by the contractor, approved by a contractor supervisor (signed by that supervisor), and be posted along with the lockout/tagout device’s. 6.6 MECHANICAL SAFETY Be alert to your task. Think before you act. Do not attempt to operate a machine unless you have been properly instructed in its use. Before operating any machine, be sure guards are in place and in good condition. Ensure that equipment or machinery is physically stable so that it will not tip or move during its operation. Before starting any machine, ensure that everyone is clear of any moving parts. Allow adequate clearances to prevent unexpected accidents. Do not use your hands or a makeshift device to brake or slow down moving machinery. Do not inspect, clean, repair, or clear a jam on any machine or other mechanical equipment unless specifically noted in the operating procedure, you are properly trained, the primary power is shut off, and the control switch is tagged and locked out. Do not adjust, lubricate, or repair machinery while it is in motion. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing, or unrestrained long hair when working on machinery with moving parts. Use the proper tool for the job. Do not use makeshift tools. Do not carry unshielded sharp-edged tools in your pocket. For information on robotics system safety, contact the IBM Site Integrated Health Services Department. 6.7 ROBOTIC SAFETY All personnel servicing robotic systems will follow safety work practices as listed in both Burlington Location Standard 3-1000-002 Robotic System Safety (available upon request from your IBM Contract Coordinator) and the ANSI/RIA 15.06 standards. High risk robotic tools require training on all safety features. SECTION 7: LASER USE 7.1 ROTATING BEACON LASERS Anyone operating a rotating beacon laser must be trained in the safe use and operation of the specific laser device. A copy of the training certificate shall be provided to the Laser Safety Officer. The Laser Safety Officer must be informed prior to the operation of the laser. The Laser must be mounted securely either above or below eye level. Warning signs must be posted at entrances to rooms or at the perimeter of areas where a laser is being used. The work area must be enclosed to prevent persons not associated with the work from entering. The beacon MUST be turning when the laser is on. Do not 'spot' the laser beam on an object. The laser must be turned off when not in use. 7.2 FIXED BEAM CONTINUOUS OR PULSED LASERS Class 3b or Class 4 lasers are not allowed in construction operations.

The Laser operator must be certified by the manufacturer of the laser device to use and operate the laser. A copy of this certification shall be provided to the Laser Safety Officer. The Laser Safety Officer must be informed during the planning process for the work to allow time for an evaluation of the hazards associated with use of the laser, develop appropriate control measures, and establish a Nominal Hazard Zone (NHZ). Only persons who are authorized, properly trained, and protected may have access to the beam path at points which exceed the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) level. Screens, barriers, personal protective equipment, and administrative controls shall be used to protect personnel inside of the NHZ. The laser beam will not be aimed at any manned vehicles such as automobiles or aircraft. The laser beam will not be aimed at any windows, mirrors, or other reflective surfaces which are not part of the tool. The laser must be mounted securely either above or below eye level. Warning signs must be posted at entrances to rooms or at the perimeter of the area where the laser is being used. The work area must be enclosed to prevent persons not associated with the work from entering. The laser beam must be terminated with a beam stop. The laser must be disabled when not in use. This may be accomplished by turning the laser off and removing the key or some other reliable method to prevent unauthorized use. SECTION 8: IBM LASER, RADIO FREQUENCY & ULTRAVIOLET GENERATING EQUIPMENT 8.1 LASER EQUIPMENT References to lasers in this section, 8, apply to lasers owned or leased by IBM; Section 7 deals with lasers owned or leased by a contractor. A Temporary Controlled Area shall be established for all situations which involve service or maintenance of exposed Class 3b or Class 4 laser beams (ANSI Z136.1 Sec. 4.3.12). If covers or other shielding on the tool will prevent laser radiation from escaping under foreseeable work conditions, laser barriers will not be required for Class 3b. Engineering controls such as interlocked entrances or interlocked curtains shall be used to prevent unauthorized persons from entering Class 4 Temporary Controlled Areas. Barriers (interlocked or non-interlocked) must be used for Class 3b Temporary Controlled Areas. The contractor shall develop administrative and procedural controls to protect personnel inside the Temporary Controlled Area. Warning signs to prevent entry by unqualified personnel shall be placed at the perimeter of the NHZ. Only persons who are authorized and properly trained may have access to the portions of the tool in which there is potential exposure to laser radiation. Only persons who are authorized, properly trained and protected (e.g.; screens, barriers, personal protective equipment, and administrative controls) may have access to the beam path at points which exceed the Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) level. Training includes an understanding of all hazards associated with the laser including but not limited to laser radiation, collateral radiation, and electrical, fire, chemical, or gas hazards per ANSI Z136.1. Contractors must provide their employees with appropriate laser safety training and medical surveillance per ANSI Z 136.1. Personal protective equipment must be worn when working with a Class 4 laser. Personal protective equipment must be worn when working with a Class 3b laser if there is a reasonable chance that the operation could direct laser radiation into the eyes of persons in the Temporary Controlled Area per ANSI Z136.6. All Temporary Controlled Areas must have appropriate warning signs outside the area per ANSI Z136.1 . Approved Standard Operating Procedures shall be required for tools which use Class 4 lasers per ANSI Z136.1.

8.2 SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE OF IBM RADIO FREQUENCY GENERATING EQUIPMENT Only persons who are authorized and properly trained may have access to the portions of the tool in which there is a potential exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) radiation. Training includes an understanding of hazards associated with the RF including, but not limited to, thermal effects, burns, electrical shock, and fires. Contractors must provide their employees with appropriate training and procedures for working safely with RF. Procedures must be established to keep below those listed for uncontrolled environments, as defined by IEEE C95.1. Exposures should be kept as low as reasonably achievable. Immediate corrective actions must be taken whenever employee exposures have been determined to exceed applicable IBM or government exposure limits. All shielding and other safety devices must be replaced and functioning after maintenance operations have been completed. 8.3 SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE OF IBM ULTRAVIOLET AND VISIBLE LIGHT GENERATING EQUIPMENT Only persons who are authorized and properly trained may have access to the portions of the tool in which there is potential exposure to hazardous levels of Ultraviolet (UV) and visible light. Training includes an understanding of hazards associated with the equipment including, but not limited to, skin/eye injury and electrical shock, lamp explosions, and, if applicable, Mercury toxicity. Contractors must provide their employees with appropriate training and procedures for working safely with UV and visible light. Proper protective gear must be worn to prevent the skin and eyes of workers, or others in the area, to exposures in excess of the Threshold Limit Values (TLV) (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Threshold Limit Values for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents and Biological Exposure Indices, latest edition). Exposures should be kept as low as reasonably achievable. All shielding and other safety devices must be replaced and functioning after maintenance operations have been completed. IBM GLOBAL WELL-BEING POLICY LETTER Number: 127 Date: June 20, 2001 Subject: Responsibility for Employee Well-Being and Product Safety IBM has a long-standing tradition of excellence in employee well-being and product safety. The importance we place on these efforts is a result of our commitment to our employees, customers, and business partners. Corporate strategies, instructions, and procedures in employee well-being and product safety must support this IBM strategic company value and ensure we continue to:

Provide a safe and healthful workplace for our employees

Provide products that are safe for use by our customers and employees.

Meet applicable legal requirements and voluntary practices to which we subscribe where we operate and sell products.

Incorporate employee well-being and product safety requirements in business strategies, plans, reviews, and product offerings.

Implement, measure, and continually strive to improve well- being processes for preventing work-related accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

Foster employee involvement and provide appropriate well-being education to employees to enhance their ability to work safely and productively.

Perform audits and self assessments of our conformance with employee well-being and product safety requirements with results reported to senior executive management.

Investigate and address work-related and product safety incidents.

Provide appropriate resources to fulfill these objectives.

Our support for well-being through prevention is vital to our innovation, productivity, and morale. We have realized enormous dividends through customer and employee confidence in the safety of our products and our workplaces. The IBM Company expects nothing less in our efforts than the excellence we have attained in these areas.

Originally signed by: J. Randall MacDonald Senior Vice President, Human Resources IBM WELL-BEING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IBM is committed to employee safety and well-being. Well-being is as a state of physical and psychological fitness that promotes the creativity, productivity, and commitment of people. Well-being has been identified by IBM's Chief Executive Officer as a strategic value of the IBM Corporation and a prime responsibility of line management through Corporate Policy Letter 127. To follow through on its commitment to employee well-being, the IBM Well-Being Management System, or WBMS, has been designed to strengthen and continually improve well-being programs by integrating them throughout IBM's global business. WBMS creates a framework for well-being programs, procedures, and IBM internal requirements. Like all management systems, the WBMS describes the way that IBM, plans, executes, and verifies the outcome of well-being plans, and how their operational status is reviewed. Like other management systems, WBMS is based upon a Plan / Do / Check / Act improvement cycle. It is modeled on the IBM's internal Environmental Management System through which IBM maintains compliance with ISO 14001 requirements. With each WBMS cycle, both global and local significant aspects, or focus items which may benefit from improvement are identified. Significant aspects are selected from the totality of well-being aspects within IBM. A well-being aspect is any element of IBM's work environment, personal activities of employees, or other external factor that may interact either positively or negatively with the well-being of people. Examples of well-being aspects may include ergonomics; electrical safety; employee lifestyle choices; chemical safety; mobile worker needs; and many others. Each of these well-being aspects is a broad category which can include many sub-aspects. For example, chemical safety can include personal protective equipment requirements, chemical process isolation, and exhaust ventilation requirements. Employee lifestyle choices can include exercise, diet, tobacco use, and participation in recommended medical screening programs. Ergonomics can address manufacturing jobs, office workers, and mobile workers. For selected significant aspects, improvement objectives are identified and procedures put in place to monitor improvement towards those objectives. The goal is continual improvement in well-being programs, services, and practices, and consistent application of these throughout IBM's global business. The site Occupational Health Services team partners with employees and management to provide everyone with the training and information needed to minimize the risk of occupational injuries and illnesses and to promote safe and healthy lifestyles. But in the end, it's up to you - to take safety seriously on the job and make healthy choices every day. IBM ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY LETTER Number: 139B Date: July 29, 1997 Subject: Environmental Affairs IBM is committed to environmental affairs leadership in all of its business activities. IBM has had long-standing corporate policies of providing a safe and healthful workplace, protecting the environment, and conserving energy and natural resources, which were formalized in 1967, 1971, 1974 respectively. They have served the environment and our business well over the years and provide the foundation for the following corporate policy objectives:

Provide a safe and healthful workplace and ensure that personnel are properly trained and have appropriate safety and emergency equipment.

Be an environmentally responsible neighbor in the communities where we operate, and act promptly and responsibly to correct incidents or conditions that endanger health, safety, or the environment. Report them to authorities promptly and inform affected parties as appropriate.

Conserve natural resources by reusing and recycling materials, purchasing recycled material, and using recyclable packaging and materials.

Develop, manufacture, and market products that are safe for their intended use, efficient in their use of energy, protective of the environment, and that can be reused, recycled, or disposed of safely.

Use development and manufacturing processes that do not adversely affect the environment, including developing and improving operations and technologies to minimize waste, prevent air, water, and other pollution, minimize health and safety risks, and dispose of waste safely and responsibly.

Ensure the responsible use of energy throughout our business, including conserving energy, improving energy, improving energy efficiency, and giving preference to renewable over nonrenewable energy source when feasible.

Participate in efforts to improve environmental protection and understanding around the world and share appropriate pollution prevention technology, knowledge, and methods.

Utilize IBM products, services, and expertise around the world to assist in the development of solutions to environmental problems.

Meet or exceed all applicable government requirements and voluntary requirements to which IBM subscribes. Set and adhere to stringent requirements of our own no matter where in the world the company does business.

Strive to continually improve IBM's environmental management system and performance, and periodically issue progress reports to the general public.

Conduct rigorous audits and self-assessments of IBM's compliance with this policy, measure progress of IBM's environmental affairs performance, and report periodically to the Board of Directors.

Every employee and every contractor on IBM premises is expected to follow this policy and to report any environmental, health, or safety concern to IBM management. Managers are expected to take prompt action. Originally signed by: Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. INDEX

PAGEA ACCIDENT REPORTING........................................................15 AIR ACTUATED NAIL DRIVERS..........................................49 APPLICATION OF CONTROL (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)........80 ASBESTOS ...............................................................................39 B BURNING .................................................................................19 C CAMERA CONTROL...............................................................09 CHEMICAL SAFETY...............................................................32 CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUITS & RUBBER BOOTS .........34 CHEMICAL SYSTEMS............................................................38 CHEMICAL SPILLS.................................................................38 CHEMICAL USE BY CONTRACTORS..................................35 COMPRESSED AIR .................................................................48 COMPRESSED-GAS CYLINDERS.........................................45 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY....................................................62 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES RISK ASSESSMENT..........26 CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS ................................................59 CONTAMINATED MATERIALS............................................44 CONTAMINATED TRASH .....................................................38 CONTAMINATION CONTROL IN CLEANROOM CONSTRUCTION 68 CRANES ...................................................................................57 CUTTING..................................................................................19 E ELECTRICAL SAFETY ...........................................................71 ELECTRICAL SAFETY-RELATED WORK PRACTICES & OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.33-335.........73 ELECTRICAL UTILITIES “RIGHT OF WAY” ......................25 ELECTRICAL WORK..............................................................74

EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT...................................................69 EMERGENCY EVACUATION................................................14 EMERGENCY REPORTING ...................................................13 EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION .............................................03 EXCAVATIONS.......................................................................59 EXHAUST SYSTEMS..............................................................18 EYE PROTECTION..................................................................31 F FIRST AID ................................................................................15 FLOOR OPENINGS..................................................................24 G GAS HEATERS ........................................................................19 GENERAL SECURITY PROCEDURE....................................04 GENERAL RULES OF CONDUCT .........................................11 GRINDING..........................................................................19, 59 GUARDING ..............................................................................49 H HAND & POWER TOOLS .......................................................48 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ...................................................39 HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL ........................................42 HEAT GUNS.............................................................................19 HEATING DEVICES (SALAMANDERS)...............................67 HELICOPTER LIFTS ...............................................................55 HOISTS .....................................................................................57 HOUSEKEEPING.....................................................................16 I IBM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ...................................................43 IDENTIFICATION/ACCESS TO IBM PREMISES.................03 INFECTION CONTROL...........................................................21 INFORMATION SECURITY ...................................................10 INJURIES..................................................................................15 INTERNAL CAS AREA REQUIREMENTS ...........................05 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES ..................................54 IONIZING RADIATION ..........................................................66 K KEYS.........................................................................................09 L LADDERS.................................................................................51 LANYARDS..............................................................................50 LASER EQUIPMENT...............................................................86 LASERS (FIXED BEAM CONTINUOUS OR PULSED)........84 LASERS (ROTATING BEACON) ...........................................83 LEAD.........................................................................................40 LEASED FACILITIES..............................................................69 LIFELINES................................................................................50 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY) .........................78 LOCKS ......................................................................................09 M MECHANICAL SAFETY.........................................................82 MOBILE CRANES ...................................................................55 MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS ...................................08 MOTOR VEHICLES.................................................................54 N

NOISE .......................................................................................31 O OFFICE ERGONOMICS ..........................................................24 OVERHEAD WORK ................................................................16 P PAINTS .....................................................................................37 PARKING REQUIREMENTS ..................................................08 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ...........................................................22 PESTICIDES .............................................................................45 POWDER-ACTUATED TOOLS ..............................................49 POWERED INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES ...................................69 R RADIO FREQUENCY GENERATING EQUIPMENT ...........87 REFRIGERANTS......................................................................42 RESPIRATORY PROTECTION...............................................32 ROBOTIC SAFETY..................................................................83 ROOF WORK ...........................................................................57 S SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................12 SAFETY HARNESSES.............................................................50 SAFETY TAGS & LABELS.....................................................23 SALAMANDERS (TEMPORARY HEATING DEVICES) .....67 SCAFFOLDS.............................................................................52 SCAFFOLDS (SWINGING) .....................................................53 SEARCHES (PERSONAL OR OTHER PROPERTY) .............10 SECURITY PROCEDURES .....................................................04 SMOKING GUIDELINES ........................................................11 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL.....................................................42 SOLVENTS...............................................................................37 SUPERVISOR IDENTIFICATION & AUTHORIZATION RESPONSIBILITY 03 SUPERVISORS' SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES ................03 T TARPAULINS ..........................................................................59 TOXIC GASES .........................................................................45 TRANSPORTING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT ..............58 TRENCHES...............................................................................59 TWO-WAY RADIO USE BY CONTRACTORS.....................09 U ULTRAVIOLET & VISIBLE LIGHT GENERATING EQUIPMENT ............................................................................88 V VOSHA STANDARDS.............................................................13 W WELDING.................................................................................19 WORKING ALONE..................................................................25