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WILSHAR STEEL ERECTORS

SAFETY PROGRAMSTRUCTURAL AND ENGINEERED STEEL ERECTION

SIC CODE 1791


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section I - Management Commitment and InvolvementPolicy Statement ........................................................................................................................................................... 1

Section II - Safety and Health TrainingSafety and Health Orientation ..................................................................................................................................... 2

Job-Specific Training .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Periodic Retraining of Employees ............................................................................................................................... III.1

Section III Emergency Action Plan and First Aid ProceduresFire Prevention

Minor First Aid Treatment ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Non-Emergency Medical Treatment ........................................................................................................................... 4

Emergency Medical Treatment ................................................................................................................................... 4

First Aid Training ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

First Aid Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 5Blood Borne Pathogens

Section IV - Accident InvestigationAccident Investigation Procedures ............................................................................................................................. 1

Investigation Report Form ............................................................................................................................

Section V - Recordkeeping ProceduresRecordkeeping Procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 5

First Notice of Injury DWC-1 ......................................................................................................................... 5

LES SAF 200 Form ........................................................................................................................................ 5

Section VI - Safety Rules, Policies, and ProceduresSafety Rules, Policies, and Procedures ...................................................................................................................... 5

Section VI Fleet SafetySection IX Mobile Equipment

Section X Crane Safety

Section XI Electrical Safety and Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program

Section XII Fall Protection

Section XIII Hazard Communication


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Section I.MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND INVOLVEMENT

POLICY STATEMENTThe management of this organization is committed to providing employees with a safe and healthful workplace. It

is the policy of this organization that employees report unsafe conditions and do not perform work tasks if the workis considered unsafe. Employees must report all accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to their supervisors. No

such report will result in retaliation, penalty, or other disincentive.

Employee recommendations to improve safety and health conditions will be given thorough consideration by our

management team. Management will give top priority to and provide the financial resources for the correction of

unsafe conditions. Similarly, management will take disciplinary action against an employee who willfully or

repeatedly violates workplace safety rules. This action may include verbal or written reprimands and may ultimately

result in termination of employment.

The primary responsibility for the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of our workplace safety program

has been assigned to:

Name: Hayden Witcofski

Senior management will be actively involved with employees in establishing and maintaining an effective safety

program. Our safety program coordinator, myself, or other members of our management team will participate with

you or your department's employee representative in ongoing safety and health program activities, which include:

Promoting safety committee participation;

Providing safety and health education and training; and

Reviewing and updating workplace safety rules.

This policy statement serves to express management's commitment to and involvement in providing our employees

a safe and healthful workplace. This workplace safety program will be incorporated as the standard of practice forthis organization. Compliance with the safety rules will be required of all employees as a condition of employment.

Signature of CEO/President Date


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Section II.SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING

Safety and Health OrientationWorkplace safety and health orientation begins on the first day of initial employment. Employees will receive asafety orientation prior to being assigned work. This orientation shall include the following training:

Safe Practices Dress Code Personal Protective Equipment How to inspect and work properly with tools and electrical cords How to inspect and use ladders correctly Hazard Communication and review of our Material Safety Data Sheets Fire Protection Fall Protection Certification for Steel Erectors Connector Training Controlled Decking Zone and Roofing Safety Aerial Work Platform Operator Safety

Each employee has access to a copy of this safety manual, through his or her supervisor, for review and future

reference. Supervisors will ask questions of employees and answer employees' questions to ensure knowledge and

understanding of safety rules, policies, and job-specific procedures described in our workplace safety program

manual.

All employees will be instructed by their supervisors that compliance with the safety rules described in the

workplace safety manual is required.

Job-Specific Training The safety officer will initially train employees on how to perform assigned job tasks safely.

Supervisors will carefully review with each employee the specific safety rules, policies, and procedures thatare applicable and that are described in the workplace safety manual.

Supervisors will give employees verbal instructions and specific directions on how to do the work safely.

Supervisors will observe employees performing the work. If necessary, the supervisor will provide a

demonstration using safe work practices, or remedial instruction to correct training deficiencies before an

employee is permitted to do the work without supervision.

All employees will receive safe operating instructions on seldom-used or new equipment before using the

equipment.

Supervisors will review safe work practices with employees before permitting the performance of new, non-routine, or specialized procedures.

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All employees will be retrained periodically on safety rules, policies and procedures, and when changes are made to

the workplace safety manual. .

Individual employees will be retrained after the occurrence of a work-related injury caused by an unsafe act or work

practice, and when a supervisor observes employees displaying unsafe acts, practices, or behaviors.

Site Specific Hazard Awareness and Safety TrainingEach week, a site specific hazard awareness safety meeting will be conducted either by the safety officer or the

foreman. Employees will be informed of site specific hazards, how to avoid them and how to perform assigned

jobsite tasks safely.


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Section III.EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Definition of EmergencyFire

Hazardous AtmosphereSevere Weather

Thunder Storms/Lightening Storms

Tornado

Floods

High Winds

Earthquake

Electrical Conditions

Terrorist or Violent Activities

Any other condition creating life threatening hazards

In the event of an emergency, stay calm, evaluate the conditions and think through your actions.

If personnel are threatened . . .

1. Evacuate personnel immediately2. Contact Appropriate Emergency Agencies3. Contact Boyd Corley Safety Director

EVACUATIONDetermine whether EVACUATION is required:

Do not hesitate to call/alert others if you believe that an emergency is occurring

Your priority is to remove all personnel from hazardous or potentially hazardous

areas.

To initiate an evacuation, sound the emergency horn, located in the trailer, with 3 short blows. Wait

5 minutes and sound the horn again. Repeat until all personnel are accounted for at the rally

location. Subcontractors having alternative rally locations will report to the general superintendent

that all employees have been accounted for.

Note: If your jobsite has established an alternative evacuation plan, follow those instructions.

Upon becoming aware of a evacuation alarm, employees should SHUT DOWN EQUIPMENT AND

IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE THE BUILDING using the closest exit. Do not delay evacuation to get personal

belongings or to wait for co-workers. All doors should be closed as the last person passes through.

Employees are not authorized to fight fires, but to utilize fire protection equipment for the purpose of

safe evacuation.Supervisors should be the last persons to leave the area. Check in all closets, lavatories, and trailers

to be sure that all personnel have evacuated.

Any employee having mobility, visual, hearing, or other condition, which may hinder them from

becoming aware of an emergency or evacuating, should request special assistance.


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Upon exiting the building, personnel should report to a pre determined location for a headcount. In

the event of hazardous weather the employees will receive instructions to occupy a safe location.

If any employee is missing, an immediate report should be made to the supervisor in charge.

Employees should stay together in a group so that periodic updates on the situation can be issued.

The order to re-occupy the building will be issued by the acting general superintendent in charge.

CONTACT1. Contact the Proper Emergency Agency

a. Emergency numbers: (POSTED IN THE JOBSITE TRAILER)b. Fire/Police/Ambulance911c. Internal Emergency Number (if applicable)

2. Contact the Hayden WitcofskiMEDICAL EMERGENCY: (chest pains, loss of consciousness, fall from a height, etc.)

Upon discovering a medical emergency, call 911.

Call (911) and report the nature of the medical emergency and location.

Stay with the person involved being careful not to come in contact with any bodily fluids, unless

properly trained and equipped.

Send two persons (greeters) to the building entrance, to await the fire department.

Employees in the immediate vicinity of the emergency, but not directly involved, should leave the

area.

Human Resources will make any necessary notifications to family members of the person

suffering the medical emergency.

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE:Report the presence of Firearms or other Weapons to the jobsite superintendent immediatelyregardless of the threat.

Any employee who feels that she/he has been threatened should immediately report their

concern to their manager and to Human Resources.

If any person is observed exhibiting threatening behavior or making threatening statements, the

person discovering the situation should warn others in the area and immediately notify Human

Resources and stay away from the person exhibiting threatening behavior.

Depending upon the level of concern, the police department (911) should be called immediately.

Never attempt to confront any person exhibiting threatening behavior.

*If you have reason to believe that events in your personal life could result in acts of violence occurring at

work, you are urged to confidentially discuss the issue with Human Resources so that a prevention plan

can be developed.


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Fire Prevention

In the event of fire, natural disaster or other emergency, it is the policy of Wil-Shar Steel Erectorsthat allemployees will be removed from the building to a safe location. Emergency Services will be called immediately.

At no time will an employee be instructed to fight a fire.

I. Fire extinguishers - Fire extinguishers with a rating of not less than a class 2A10BC will be availableon each jobsite within reasonable access to the work area. The use of extinguishers will be for the

purpose of evacuation, controlling the fire danger and protection of employees only.

II. Jobsite Emergency Action Plan - Each job site will begin with a site inspection. The supervisor willprepare a project plan for the work to be accomplished. This plan will include:

recognition of all jobsite hazards present planned exit route in the event of necessary evacuation designated rally point for employees to meet after an evacuation Identification of competent person responsible for reporting and employee head countEach employee will then be trained in the implementation of the emergency action plan.

III. Fire Prevention and Safety Employee Training - Employees shall receive training in the prevention offires and safety measures to be taken in the event that a fire should occur.

IV. Flammable and Combustible Materials - Flammable and Combustible materials will not be storedon the jobsite. Subcontractors are required to maintain a fire extinguisher within 20 feet or

reaching distance of all welding and cutting operations. Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored

in an upright position with caps on and securely fastened to prevent them from falling over.

V. Fire Watch - A fire watch will be designated for 30 minutes following any hot work. Wherecircumstances require, fire blankets will be used.


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FIRST AID PROCEDURESMinor First Aid Treatment

First aid kits are kept in the front office and in the employee lounge. If you sustain an injury or are involved in an

accident requiring minor first aid treatment:

Inform your supervisor. Administer first aid treatment to the injury or wound.

If a first aid kit is used, indicate usage on the accident investigation report.

Access to a first aid kit is not intended to be a substitute for medical attention.

Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.

Non-Emergency Medical TreatmentFor non-emergency work-related injuries requiring professional medical assistance, management must first

authorize treatment. If you sustain an injury requiring treatment other than first aid:

Inform your supervisor.

Proceed to the posted medical facility. Your supervisor will assist with transportation, if necessary.


Emergency Medical TreatmentIf you sustain a severe injury requiring emergency treatment:

Call for help and seek assistance from a co-worker.

Use the emergency telephone numbers and instructions posted next to the telephone in your work area to

request assistance and transportation to the local hospital emergency room.


First Aid TrainingEach employee will receive training and instructions from his or her supervisor on our first aid procedures.


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FIRST AID INSTRUCTIONS

In all cases requiring emergency medical treatment, immediately call, or have a co-worker call, to requestemergency medical assistance.

WOUNDS:

Minor: Cuts, lacerations, abrasions, or punctures

Wash the wound using soap and water; rinse it well.

Cover the wound using clean dressing.

Major: Large, deep and bleeding

Stop the bleeding by pressing directly on the wound, using a bandage or cloth.

Keep pressure on the wound until medical help arrives.

BROKEN BONES:

Do not move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary.

If the victim must be moved, "splint" the injured area. Use a board, cardboard, or rolled

newspaper as a splint.BURNS:

Thermal (Heat)

Rinse the burned area, without scrubbing it, and immerse it in cold water; do not use ice

water.

Blot dry the area and cover it using sterile gauze or a clean cloth.

Chemical

Flush the exposed area with cool water immediately for 15 to 20 minutes.

EYE INJURY:

Small particles Do not rub your eyes.

Use the corner of a soft clean cloth to draw particles out, or hold the eyelids open and

flush the eyes continuously with water.

Large or stuck particles

If a particle is stuck in the eye, do not attempt to remove it.

Cover both eyes with bandage.

Chemical

Immediately irrigate the eyes and under the eyelids, with water, for 30 minutes.

NECK AND SPINE INJURY:

If the victim appears to have injured his or her neck or spine, or is unable to move his or

her arm or leg, do not attempt to move the victim unless it is absolutely necessary.

HEAT EXHAUSTION:

Loosen the victim's tight clothing.

Give the victim "sips" of cool water.


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Make the victim lie down in a cooler place with the feet raised.BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE PROCEDURES

WIL-SHAR STEEL ERECTORS has adopted the following Work Practice Controls as part of our BloodbornePathogens Compliance Program:

1. Employees wash their hands immediately, or as soon as feasible, after removal of potentiallycontaminated gloves or other personal protective equipment.

2. Following any contact of body areas with blood or any other infectious materials, employees washtheir hands and any other exposed skin with soap and water as soon as possible. They also flush

exposed mucous membranes with water.

3. Equipment, which becomes contaminated, is examined prior to servicing and decontaminated asnecessary (unless it can be demonstrated that decontamination is not feasible).

a) An appropriate biohazard-warning label is attached to any contaminated equipment, identifyingthe contaminated portions.

b) Information regarding the remaining contamination is conveyed to all affected employees.PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTPersonal Protective Equipment is our employees' "first and last line of defense" against bloodborne pathogens.

Because of this, WIL-SHAR STEEL ERECTORS provides (at no cost to our employees) the Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE) that they need to protect them against such exposure. This equipment includes, but is not

limited to:

1. Safety glasses OR Face Sheild

2. Latex Gloves3. Pocket Mask For rescue Breathing or CPR

To make sure that this equipment is used as effectively as possible, our employees adhere to the following

practices when using their personal protective equipment:

1. Any garments penetrated by blood or other infectious materials are removed immediately, or as soonas feasible.

2. All potentially contaminated personal protective equipment is removed prior to leaving the area.3. Gloves are worn in the following circumstances:

a) Whenever employees anticipate hand contact with potentially infectious materials.b) When handling or touching contaminated items or surfaces.


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4. Disposable gloves are replaced as soon as practical after contamination.5. Masks and eye protection (such as goggles, face shields, etc.) are used whenever splashes or sprays

may generate droplets of infectious materials.

HOUSEKEEPING / DECONTAMINATION

Decontamination after an accident is an important part of our Bloodborne Pathogens Compliance Program.To facilitate this, we have set up appropriate decontamination procedures for the facility. The following is the

plan for post accident decontamination coupled with reporting / notification of decontamination.

1. Identify area to be cleaned / decontaminated using signs, stickers, barrio tape, etc2. Notification to SAFETY OFFICER of accident requiring Decontamination due to Bloodborne

Pathogens.

3. Date and time decontamination will start and be completed.4. Cleansers and disinfectants to be used.5. Any appropriate special instructions / information.

Using this information, our janitorial/cleaning staff, employees or contractor can take the proper steps to

complete the required decontamination.

POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UPIf one of our employees is involved in an incident where exposure to bloodborne pathogens may have

occurred there are two things that we immediately focus our effort on:

1. Investigating the circumstances surrounding the exposure incident.2. Making sure that our employees receive medical consultation and treatment (if required) as

expeditiously as possible.


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Section IV.ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Accident Investigation Procedures

An accident investigation will be performed by the supervisor and the safety director at the location where theaccident occurred. The safety coordinator is responsible for seeing that the accident investigation reports are being

filled out completely, and that the recommendations are being addressed. Accidents, injuries, and occupational

diseases will be investigated using the following procedures:

Implement temporary control measures to prevent any further injuries to employees.

Review the equipment, operations, and processes to gain an understanding of the accident situation.

Identify and interview each witness and any other person who might provide clues to the accident's

causes.

Investigate causal conditions and unsafe acts; make conclusions based on existing facts.

Complete the accident investigation report.

Provide recommendations for corrective actions.

Indicate the need for additional or remedial safety training.

Accident investigation reports must be submitted to the safety coordinator within 24 hours of the accident.


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Wil-Shar Steel Erectors325A S 45th Street Rogers, Arkansas72756

Incident Investigation ReportName of Injured: SSN: Sex: Age:

Date of Incident: Time of Incident: Day:

Employees Job Title:

Address of location where the incident occurred:

Nature of the injury, Injury type, and part of the body affected:

Describe the incident and how it occurred:

Describe normal operating procedures:

Events that preceeded the accident that might have contributed to the cause, including weather, jobsite

conditions etc.:

Determined Cause of Accident:

Was personal protective equipment required? Yes ___ NO

Hardhat, safety glasses, harness and lanyard

Was it provided: YES _____ No

Was it being used? Yes _____ No


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Was it being used properly as trained by supervisor or designed by trainer?

Yes _____ No

If no explain_______________________________

__________________________________________________________

Witnesses:

1. Safety training provided to the injured? Yes _____ No If no explain2. Interim Corrective action to prevent recurrence:

3. Permanent corrective action recommended preventing recurrence:

Date of Report :

Prepared By:

Supervisor:


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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT

An accident investigation is not designed to find fault or place blame but is an analysis of the accident to determine

causes that can be controlled or eliminated.

(Items 1-6) Identification: This section is self-explanatory.(Item 7) Nature of Injury: Describe the injury, e.g., strain, sprain, cut, burn, fracture. Injury Type: First aid -injuryresulted in minor injury/treated on premises; Medical - injury treated off premises by physician; Lost time -injured

missed more than one day of work; No Injury - no injury, near-miss type of incident. Part of the Body: Part of thebody directly affected, e.g., foot, arm, hand, head.

(Item 8) Describe the accident: Describe the accident, including exactly what happened, and where and how ithappened. Describe the equipment or materials involved.

(Item 9) Cause of the accident: Describe all conditions or acts which contributed to the accident, i.e.,a. unsafe conditions - spills, grease on the floor, poor housekeeping or other physical conditions.

b. unsafe acts - unsafe work practices such as failure to warn, failure to use required personalprotective equipment.

(Item 10) Personal protective equipment: Self-explanatory(Item 11) Witness (es): List name(s), address(es), and phone number(s).(Item 12) Safety training provided: Was any safety training provided to the injured related to the work activity beingperformed?

(Item 13) Interim corrective action: Measures taken by supervisor to prevent recurrence of incident, i.e.,barricading accident area, posting warning signs, shutting down operations.

(Item 14): Self-explanatory(Item 15): Self-explanatory(Item 16) Follow-up: Once the investigation is complete, the safety coordinator shall review and follow-up theinvestigation to ensure that corrective actions recommended by the safety committee and approved by the

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Section VI.RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES

Recordkeeping Procedures

The safety coordinator will control and maintain all employee accident and injury records. Records are maintainedfor a minimum of three (3) years and include:

Accident Investigation Reports

Workers' Compensation Notice of Injury Reports DWC 1, see page 5; and

Log & Summary of Occupational Injuries and Illnesss.

Section VSAFETY RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES

The safety rules contained on these pages have been prepared to protect you in your daily work. Employees are to

follow these rules, review them often and use good common sense in carrying out assigned duties.

Personal Protective Equipment .................................................................................................................................. 2

Work Clothing ................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Lifting Procedures ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Ladders and Step Ladders .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Scaffolding .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Hand Tool Safety .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Electrical Powered Tools .............................................................................................................................................. 6Powder Actuated Tools ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Portable Welding Equipment....................................................................................................................................... 6

Compressed Gas Cylinders ......................................................................................................................................... VII.7

Use of Cylinders ............................................................................................................................................................ VII.7

Job Site Traffic Control ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Cranes and Hoists ........................................................................................................................................................ VII.7

Material Handling ......................................................................................................................................................... 8

Flooring 8

Steel Assembly and Connecting ................................................................................................................................. 9

Riveting and Bolting ..................................................................................................................................................... VII.9

Safety Around Open Water .......................................................................................................................................... VII.9

Housekeeping ............................................................................................................................................................... 11


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ALL PERSONNEL

Personal Protective Equipment

1. Do not paint or drill holes in your hard hat.

2. Do not wear hard hats that are dented or cracked.

3. Do not continue to work if your safety glasses become fogged. Stop work and clean the glasses until thelenses are clear and defogged.

4. Wear a welding helmet or welding goggles during welding operations.

5. Use lifelines, safety harnesses and lanyards when you are working higher than 6 feet off the ground.

6. Safety goggles must be worn while reaming, drilling, welding or cutting steel.

7. Wear high-top, heavy leather, steel-toed work boots with non-skid soles when performing structural steel

work.

8. Wear heavy leather-faced work gloves when using tools such as jack hammers, chipping hammers and

other heavy vibrating tools.

Work Clothing

1. Do not wear long sleeve shirts that do not have button-down cuffs.2. Wear close-fitting pants with the cuffs tucked into your boots or tied off.

Lifting Procedures

1. Plan the move before lifting; remove obstructions from your chosen pathway.

2. Test the weight of the load before lifting by pushing the load along its resting surface.

3. If the load is too heavy or bulky, use lifting and carrying aids such as hand trucks, dollies, pallet jacks and

carts, or get assistance from a co-worker.

4. If assistance is required to perform a lift, coordinate and communicate your movements with those of your

co-worker.

5. Position your feet 6 to 12 inches apart with one foot slightly in front of the other.

6. Face the load.

7. Bend at the knees, not at the back.

8. Keep your back straight.

9. Get a firm grip on the object with your hands and fingers. Use handles when present.

10. Never lift anything if your hands are greasy or wet.

11. Wear protective gloves when lifting objects with sharp corners or jagged edges.

12. Hold objects as close to your body as possible.

13. Perform lifting movements smoothly and gradually; do not jerk the load.

14. If you must change direction while lifting or carrying the load, pivot your feet and turn your entire body. Do

not twist at the waist.

15. Set down objects in the same manner as you picked them up, except in reverse.

16. Do not lift an object from the floor to a level above your waist in one motion. Set the load down on a table

or bench and then adjust your grip before lifting it higher.


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ALL PERSONNEL

Ladder Safety

1. Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions label affixed to the ladder if you are unsure how to use the

ladder.

2. Do not use ladders that have loose rungs, cracked or split side rails, missing rubber foot pads, or areotherwise visibly damaged.

3. Keep ladder rungs clean and free of grease. Remove buildup of material such as dirt or mud.

4. Do not use a metal ladder on roof tops or within 50 feet of electrical power lines.

5. Do not place ladders in a passageway without posting warning signs or cones that detour pedestrian

traffic away from the ladder.

6. Allow only one person on the ladder at a time.

7. Face the ladder when climbing up or down.

8. Maintain a three-point contact by keeping both hands and one foot or both feet and one hand on the

ladder at all times when climbing up or down.

9. When performing work from a ladder, face the ladder and do not lean backward or sideways from the

ladder.

10. Do not stand on the top two rungs of any ladder.11. Do not stand on a ladder that wobbles, or that leans to the left or right.

12. When using a ladder, extend the top of the ladder at least 3 feet above the edge of the landing.

13. Secure the ladder in place by having another employee hold it.

14. Do not place ladders on barrels, boxes, loose bricks, pails, concrete blocks or other unstable bases.

15. Do not carry items in your hands while climbing up or down a ladder.

16. Do not try to "walk" a ladder by rocking it. Climb down the ladder, and then move it.

17. Do not use a ladder as a horizontal platform.

Scaffolding

1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when erecting the scaffold.

2. Do not work on scaffolds outside during stormy or windy weather.

3. Do not climb on scaffolds that wobble or lean to one side.

4. Initially inspect scaffold prior to mounting. Do not use a scaffold if any pulley, block, hook or fitting is visibly

worn, cracked, rusted or otherwise damaged. Do not use a scaffold if any rope is frayed, torn or visibly

damaged.

5. Do not use any scaffold tagged "Out of Service".

6. Do not use unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, loose brick or concrete blocks to support scaffolds or

planks.

7. Do not work on platforms or scaffolds unless they are fully planked.


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Scaffolding (cont'd.)

8. Do not use a scaffold unless guardrails and all flooring are in place.

9. Level the scaffold after each move. Do not extend adjusting leg screws more than 12 inches.

10. Do not walk or work beneath a scaffold unless a wire mesh has been installed between the midrail and thetoeboard or planking.

11. Use safety belts and lanyards when working on scaffolding at a height of 10 feet or more above ground

level. Attach the lanyard to a secure member of the scaffold.

12. Do not climb the cross braces for access to the scaffold. Use a ladder.

13. Do not jump from, to, or between scaffolding.

14. Do not slide down cables, ropes or guys used for bracing.

15. Keep both feet on the decking. Do not sit or climb on the guardrails.

16. Do not lean out from the scaffold. Do not rock the scaffold.

17. Keep the scaffold free of scraps, loose tools, tangled lines and other obstructions.

18. Do not throw anything "overboard" unless a spotter is available. Use debris chutes or lower things by hoist

or by hand.

19. Do not move a mobile scaffold with anyone on the scaffold.20. Lock and chock the wheels on rolling scaffolds before using the scaffold.

Hand Tool Safety

1. Use tied off containers to keep tools from falling off of scaffolds and other elevated work platforms.

2. Use a knife that has been sharpened; do not use knives that have dull blades.

3. Carry all sharp tools in a sheath or holster.

4. Tag worn, damaged or defective tools "Out of Service" and do not use them.

5. Do not use a tool if its handle has splinters, burrs, cracks, splits or if the head of the tool is loose.

6. Do not use impact tools such as hammers, chisels, punches or steel stakes that have mushroomed

heads.

7. When handing a tool to another person, direct sharp points and cutting edges away from yourself and the

other person.

8. When using knives, shears or other cutting tools, cut in a direction away from your body.

9. Do not carry sharp or pointed hand tools such as screwdrivers, scribes, aviation snips, scrapers, chisels or

files in your pocket unless the tool or pocket is sheathed.

10. Do not perform "make-shift" repairs to tools.

11. Do not use "cheaters" on load binders or "boomers".

12. Do not carry tools in your hand when climbing. Carry tools in tool belts or hoist the tools to the work area

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Hand Tool Safety (cont'd.)

13. Do not throw tools from one location to another, from one employee to another, from scaffolds or other

elevated platforms.

14. Transport hand tools only in tool boxes or tool belts. Do not carry tools in your clothing.

Electrical Powered Tools

1. Do not use power equipment or tools on which you have not been trained.

2. Keep power cords away from path of drills, saws and grinders.

3. Do not use cords that have splices, exposed wires or cracked or frayed ends.

4. Do not carry plugged in equipment or tools with your finger on the switch.

5. Do not carry equipment or tools by the cord.

6. Disconnect the tool from the outlet by pulling on the plug, not the cord.

7. Turn the power switch of an electrical tool to "off" before plugging or unplugging it.

8. Do not leave tools that are "on" unattended.

9. Do not handle or operate electrical tools when your hands are wet or when you are standing on wet floors.10. Do not operate spark inducing tools such as grinders, drills or saws near containers labeled "Flammable".

11. Turn the power switch of an electrical tool to "off" and unplug it from the outlet before attempting repairs

or service work. Tag the tool "Out of Service".

12. Do not use extension cords or other grounded three pronged power cords that have the ground prong

removed or broken off.

13. Do not remove the ground prong from electrical cords.

14. Do not use an adapter that eliminates the ground such as a cheater plug.

15. Do not connect multiple electrical tools into a single outlet.

16. Do not run extension cords through doorways, through holes in ceilings, walls or floors.

17. Do not drive over, drag, step on or place objects on a cord.

18. Do not use portable power tools unless they have a color-coded green band taped to the handle. These

green labeled tools have ground Fault Circuit Interrupters incorporated into the plug end of the power cord.

The use of these power tools is required when working in older building or temporary work locations where

the work environment is often damp, and the available electrical outlets may not meet our wiring

standards.

19. Do not stand in water or on wet surfaces when operating power hand tools.

20. Do not use a power hand tool to cut wet or water soaked building materials or to repair pipe leaks.

21. Do not use a power hand tool while wearing wet cotton gloves or wet leather gloves.


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ALL PERSONNEL

Electrical Powered Tools (cont'd.)

22. Never operate electrical equipment barefooted. Wear rubber-soled or insulated work boots.

23. Do not operate power hand tools or portable appliances that have a frayed, worn, cut, improperly spliced

or damaged power cord.24. Do not operate power hand tools or portable appliances if the ground pin from the three- pronged power

plug is missing or has been removed.

25. Do not operate power hand tools or portable appliances with a two-pronged adapter or a two conductor

extension cord.

26. Do not operate power hand tools or portable appliances while holding a part of the metal casing or holding

the extension cord in your hand. Hold all portable power tools by the plastic hand grip or other

nonconductive areas designed for gripping purposes.

Powder Actuated Tools

1. Wear impact resistant safety goggles or face shields when operating any powder actuated tools.

2. When using powder actuated tools, do not drive fasteners into structural steel without first looking to see ifthe steel is backed by a steel plate or barricade, and to see if all personnel are away from the direct line of

fire.

3. Do not attempt to fasten through a pre-drilled hole unless the powder actuated tool has a hole locator.

4. Keep your head and body behind the powder actuated tool when firing it.

5. Do not fasten steel beams at a distance closer than 1/2 inch from the edge of the steel.

6. Before using powder actuated tools do not alter, bypass, or remove the shield or guard at the muzzle end

of the powder actuated tool.

7. Do not load a powder actuated tool until you are ready to fire it.

Portable Welding Equipment

1. Do not use personal or employee-owned power tools and portable appliances while at work.

2. Do not perform welding tasks while wearing wet cotton gloves or wet leather gloves.

3. Insulated work gloves are required for all welders when using welding equipment.

4. Do not use welding apparatus if power cord is cut, frayed, split or otherwise visibly damaged or modified.

5. When replacing power plugs and cords of welding apparatus, always check to ensure that the ground wire

is connected and the notches on the power plug prongs are not worn off, allowing the plug to be inserted

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ALL PERSONNEL

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Storage and Handling

1. Do not handle oxygen cylinders if your gloves are greasy or oily.

2. Store all cylinders in the upright position.3. Place valve protection caps on gas cylinders that are in storage or not in use.

4. Do not lift cylinders by the valve protection cap.

5. Do not store compressed gas cylinders in areas where they can come in contact with chemicals labeled

"Corrosive".

6. Place cylinders on a cradle, slingboard, pallet or cylinder basket to hoist them.

7. Do not place cylinders against electrical panels or live electrical cords where the cylinder can become part

of the circuit.

Use of Cylinders

1. Do not use dented, cracked or other visually damaged cylinders.

2. Use only an open ended or adjustable wrench when connecting or disconnecting regulators and fittings.

3. Do not transport cylinders without first removing regulators and replacing the valve protection caps.4. Close the cylinder valve when work is finished, when the cylinder is empty or at any time the cylinder is

moved.

5. Do not store oxygen cylinders near fuel gas cylinders such as propane or acetylene, or near combustible

material such as oil or grease.

6. Stand to the side of the regulator when opening the valve.

7. If a cylinder is leaking around a valve or a fuse plug, move it to an outside area away from where work is

performed and tag it to indicate the defect.

8. Do not hoist or transport cylinders by means of magnets or choker slings.

9. Do not use compressed gas to clean the work area, equipment or yourself.

10. Do not remove the valve wrench from acetylene cylinders while the cylinder is in use.

11. Open compressed gas cylinder valves slowly. Open fully when in use to eliminate possible leakage around

the cylinder valve stem.

12. Purge oxygen valves, regulators and lines before use.

Job Site Traffic Control

Do not work outside of the barricaded work area.

Park personal vehicles in designated parking areas.

Cranes and Hoists

1. Do not use load hooks that are cracked, bent or broken.

2. Do not use cranes that do not have their rated load capacity indicated on each side of the crane or on its

load block.

3. Passengers are not permitted to ride inside the operator's cab of a truck crane.


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ALL PERSONNEL

Cranes and Hoists (cont'd.)

4. Keep crane windows clean. Do not use a crane if its windows are broken.

5. Do not exceed the rated load capacity as specified by the manufacturer.

6. Do not operate a crane on soft ground without cribbing and mats.7. Fully extend outriggers before attempting a lift.

8. Stay outside the barricades of the posted swing radius.

9. Do not perform any crane refits or modifications without the manufacturer's approval.

10. Do not leave the crane unattended with a hoisted load.

11. Do not hoist loads over people.

12. Do not drive on the road shoulders.

13. Wear a high visibility vest when working as a signalman.

14. Only follow the signals of the person designated to give you signals when operating a crane.

15. Replace the belts, gears or rotating shaft guards after servicing a crane; do not use the crane if guards are

missing from these areas.

Material Handling

1. Do not stand on a truck or railroad car while steel is being loaded into it or unloaded from it by cranes or

derricks.

2. Store materials at least six (6) feet away from the edge of floors that are elevated more than 6 feet off the

ground.

Flooring

1. Do not start to work on tiered buildings until the floor has been planked or decked over its entire surface,

except for access openings.

2. Do not erect temporary flooring above protruding re-bar needles.


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Steel Assembly and ConnectingDefinition of Connecting: Placing or connecting structural components or other steel materials.Recognize the Hazards

Narrow Footing can result in falls Items falling can be dangerous for people working under the connector. Incoming Loads can be difficult to control. Workers can be trapped between loads causing a crushing

injury or swinging loads could cause a worker to fall.

Joists Losing Bearing can cause a connector to fall. Connections that separate could cause a connector to fall or injure someone below.

Avoid Hazards Minimize falls

Pay attention to footing Use fall protection (see attached fall protection requirements)

Minimize Items Falling

Keep tools secure in tool belt so that they cannot fall Watch out for fasteners or other materials that could be dropped from members Keep area clean of items that could free fall.

Minimize Load Hazards Evaluate loads as they are hoisted. Use tag lines to control the swing of loads Do not reach out to far to grab a load Do not get between members and the structure Communicate Correctly with the Crane/Forklift Operator Use clear signals between the signaler and the operator Keep your hands away from you body so that the operator can see Make clear definite signals Only One (trained) person signals an operator Use radios where necessary

Minimize Joist Failure Before any joist can support a load, including the weight of an iron worker Both sides of at least one end must be attached by either welding or bolting Required erection bridging must be installed

Setting ColumnsInspect bolts, and column holes prior to setting. If the correct number of washers and nuts are not located on the

anchor bolt, notify your supervisor immediately.

Inspect for stability prior to releasing hoisting lines

Recheck the tightness of the bolts, if the nut turns immediately notify your supervisor

Connecting with BeamsInspect the member for correct bolt holes and location

1. Do not guy columns, trusses or beams unless they have been tied.

2. Do not work over an exposed vertical reinforcing rod unless the end has been bent out.

3. Do not touch a wire rope when it is being pulled, extended or withdrawn.

4. Do not place fingers next to blocks or sheaves.


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ALL PERSONNEL

Riveting and Bolting

1. Do not use your hands to guide a bit into place when riveting or bolting steel.

2. Disconnect the snap and plunger from an air hammer when it is not in use.

3. Do not pass air powered tools by the hose from one worker to another.4. Do not throw material from one person to another. Use tag lines and a basket to hoist bolts, washers, drift

pins and tools.

5. Use a receptacle or a net to catch rivets or bolts that are knocked off or backed out from your work area.

6. Do not carry nuts, bolts, rivets or drift pins in your hands or pockets; use the carrying/storing

container provided for this purpose.

Safety Around Open Water

1. Do not work on floats unless they have the "U.S. Coast Guard Approved" emblem tagged on the float.

2. Wear life vests that have "U.S. Coast Guard Approved" insignia tagged on the vest when working around

open water.

3. Do not jump from barges to docks.

Housekeeping

1. Do not place material such as boxes or trash in walkways and passageways.

2. Keep walking surfaces of elevated working platforms, such as scaffolds, clear of tools and materials that

are not being used.

3. Remove protruding nails or bend them down into the lumber by using a claw hammer.

4. Return tools to their storage places after use.

5. Do not use gasoline for cleaning purposes.


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Section VIFleet Safety

VEHICLE FLEET SAFETY POLICYThe purpose of this Policy is to ensure the safety of those individuals who drive company vehicles. It is the

driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and

property damage. As such, the Company endorses all applicable state motor vehicle regulations relating to

driver responsibility. The Company expects each driver to drive in a safe and courteous manner pursuant to the

following safety rules. The attitude you take when behind the wheel is the single most important factor in

driving safely.

In the event that an employee is involved in an accident while driving his/her own vehicle on company

business, your employer may be liable if you do not have insurance or if the loss exceeds your policy limits.

Employees who use their personal vehicles for company business are required to carry adequate limits of

liability, with a minimum of $100,000 for property damage and $300,000 for bodily injury. A copy of thedeclaration page of your personal automobile insurance policy must be provided to WIL-SHAR STEELERECTORS Offices annually at your renewal date.Drivers must have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle to be operated, and keep the license(s)

with them at all times while driving. All CDL drivers must comply with all applicable D.O.T. regulations,

including successful completion on medical, drug, and alcohol evaluations. A representative ofWIL-SHARSTEEL ERECTORSmay request a copy of the drivers official record.Company vehicles are to be driven by authorized employees ONLY, except in emergencies, or in case of

repair testing by a mechanic. Other employees and family members are not authorized to drive theCompany vehicle.

Company vehicles are to be driven for Company Business ONLY. Personal use of company vehicles is

prohibited. No unauthorized persons are allowed to ride in company vehicles.

Any employee who has a driver's license revoked or suspended shall immediately notify WIL-SHAR STEELERECTORS Offices and discontinue operation of the company vehicle. Failure to do so may result indisciplinary action, including dismissal.

All accidents involving Company vehicles, regardless of severity, must be reported to the police and to WIL-SHAR STEEL ERECTORS Offices. Failing to stop after an accident and/or failure to report an accident mayresult in disciplinary action, including dismissal.

The use of a company vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants and other drugs is forbidden and is

sufficient cause for discipline, including dismissal.

All drivers and passengers operating or riding in company vehicles must wear seat belts, even if air bagsare available.

Motor Vehicle Records will be ordered periodically to assess driving records. An unfavorable record will

result in the loss of company vehicle driving privileges or employment. A standard method of evaluation for

all prospective and current drivers MVRs will be used.

Drivers are responsible for the security of Company vehicles being used by them. The vehicle engine must

be shut off, ignition keys removed, and vehicle doors locked whenever the vehicle is left unattended. If

the vehicle is left with a parking attendant, only the ignition key is to be left.


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Report any mechanic difficulties or repair needs to _______________.


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Motor Vehicle Record/Driving Record Evaluation Example

Violation Points1. License Suspension 152. Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of narcotics(DWI or DUI) 153. Any serious violation: i.e. Reckless driving, racing,endangering the lives of others 15

4. Driving in excess of 5 MPH over posted speed limit 55. Any standard violation: i.e. Careless driving, traffic light, stopsign, lane crossover, failure to signal, failure to yield, etc. 4

Accidents Points1. Bodily injury 62. Accidents of any other kind 5Additional basic consideration should be applied in point system usage such as:

Consider the preceding three years driving history when totaling the points from an individual MVR.

Assume accidents fall into the at fault or preventable category unless otherwise supported by specific facts

or documentation. It is recommended this determination be made accurately and fairly.

An existing driver with 15 or more points should be placed in a non-driving capacity. New prospects with 15 or

more points should not be considered. Require applicants who will be driving company vehicles to provide you

with an MVR prior to hiring.An existing driver with 6 to 14 points, should be monitored by management. Consider defensive driver

training, limited merit increases, additional consideration as to territory handled, or temporary placement in

non-driving capacity (if feasible). If at all possible, new prospective employees falling into this category should

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EMPLOYEE AUTHORIZATION FOR MVR REVIEWI acknowledge that the information contained in the Companys Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy has been reviewed

with me, and a copy of the policy and driver rules have been furnished to me. As a driver of a company vehicle,

I understand that it is my responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner and to drive defensively to

prevent injuries and property damage.

I also understand that my employer will periodically review my Motor Vehicle Record to determine continued

eligibility to drive a company vehicle. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I have been informed

that a Motor Vehicle Record will be periodically obtained on me for continued employment purposes.

I acknowledge the receipt of the above disclosure and authorize my employer or its designated agent to obtain

a Motor Vehicle Record report. This authorization is valid as long as I am an employee or employee candidate

and may only be rescinded in writing.

___________________________________________________

PRINT - EMPLOYEES NAME

___________________________________________________

DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBER

___________________________________________________

EMPLOYEES SIGNATURE DATE

___________________________________________________

REVIEWERS SIGNATURE DATE

(Sign and retain the original copy in the employees file)


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Section IX

MOBILE EQUIPMENT POLICIES

OPERATOR TRAININGAll equipment operators shall be trained how operate the applicable equipment safely by a competent person.

Training shall include:

How to recognize, correct and avoid hazards. How to inspect the machine. How to perform function tests. Procedures to familiarize him/herself with the machine. Read the operators manual. How to safety perform assigned tasks. Observation of safe operation Confirmation the employee comprehends the training

EMPLOYEE TRAININGEmployees required to work near operating equipment shall be trained in the hazards associated with working

near this equipment. They are to be informed how to maintain a safe distance from the equipment and

where safe work zones are located.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONEquipment shall be inspected and function tests performed prior to each work-shift by the operator.

Any corrections required shall be reported to the supervisor immediately.

The equipment will be tagged out of operation until corrections/repairs are completed and the

supervisor has authorized use.

A qualified mechanic shall perform a comprehensive inspection every 6 months. Documentation of

this inspection shall be maintained with the equipment records.

Only qualified mechanics are authorized to perform any maintenance on equipment.

Pre-Shift SAFETY MEETINGSThe supervisor or the equipment operator shall conduct pre-work safety meetings each day to discuss the work

to be performed. The purpose of this meeting to inform each worker on the jobsite that day of the potential

safety hazards and the safe work procedures to be used for completing the planned work. Some of the

items to be identified are:Areas of the jobsite that the equipment will be operating. I.e.: define safe pedestrian areas,

Communications plan

Job responsibilities, i.e.: who to watch out for, signaling,

Hazards identified on the jobsite to avoid

Weather conditions to avoid


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NOTE: The purpose of the pre-shift safety meeting is to allow the competent person to establish andcommunicate any new safety rules specific to the jobsite and operations for that work-shift. Such site-specific

policies shall be enforced by the competent person and shall take priority over the policies of this program.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTEmployees working near the equipment, including signalers and employees working in a trench wear a

bucket will be operating, are required to wear a high-visibility orange hardhat or orange vest.

Operators are required to wear protective, steel-toed boots with high ankle support uppers.

SAFE POLICIESNo smoking is allowed while operating the equipment or during refueling.

A fire extinguisher shall be located on each machine or on the jobsite.

The operator shall receive familiarization training on each new piece of equipment that he operates.

The operator shall read the operators manual and follow all manufacturer recommendations.

Operators shall mount and dismount the equipment using 3-point contact at all times. Not jumping

from the cab will be allowed.

All doors or safety gates will be closed and locked according the manufacturers recommendations

prior to starting the engine.

All pedestrians shall be located 6 feet from the equipment prior to starting the engine.

Workers on foot shall be located in a clearly identified safe work zone when the equipment is

operating.

Where work must be performed near or on a public access road, a flagger shall be assigned to direct

traffic. Warning cones shall be used to identify the work zone.

Where a clear line-of-site is not available to the equipment operator a signaler shall be assigned to

direct the operator and to insure that all pedestrians remain safe from the operating area.

Surface encumbrances, including open holes and overhead power-lines shall be clearly identified by

the use of flagging, cones or warning signs.

ENFORCEMENTIt is the responsibility of each employee to comply with all rules of this program. The competent person shall

verbally warn employees in violation of any of these policies. A repeat violation can result in removal from the

jobsite and/or employment.

Employees are instructed to report any unsafe conditions to the competent person.


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Section XCrane and Hoisting Safety

Hoisting Safety InstructionsDo not lift people and never ride the hoisting load.

Do not lift load over people. No one shall be under the hoisting load.

Make sure the sling is well balanced. Avoid tip loading, and loading on hook latch.

Never lift the load over the rated capacity.

Do not operate with kinked, twisted or damaged chain.

Avoid side pull or end pull, and quick reversal operations.

Never leave the suspended load unattended.

Make sure you take up slack slowly.

In addition to improper rigging, cranes hitting overhead obstacles represent the most frequent hazards of

crane operation. Before beginning a lift, clearly inspect the entire proposed path of the crane, paying particular

attention to overhead obstacles (especially overhead electrical hazards which could be fatal) and whether the

path of the crane will pass directly overhead of any individuals. Always have a spotter available, particularly in

blind spots. Never exceed the crane capacity. Never attempt a critical lift unless you have years of experience.

A critical lift is defined as one exceeding 90% of the rated capacity of the crane.

A crane is a vertical lifting device. It should never be used to drag or pull a load. Always position the crane

directly perpendicular to the load to be lifted. Non-vertical lifts can damage both the crane and the rigging

materials and may result in improper wrapping around the drum. If the drum wraps are not seated in the

proper position, immediately cease crane operation and inform facility maintenance.

An operator who leaves a load suspended and unattended is subject to disciplinary action, which may include

revocation of his or her license to operate the crane

Crane and Rigging Safety RulesCheck limit switches before rigging the load

Make sure the load does not exceed rated capacity.

Know the center of gravity of the load.

Attach load above the center of gravity for stability.

Select hitch that will control the load.

Know the rated capacities of rigging and slinging

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Protect the sling from sharp corners.

Allow for increased tension due to sling angle.

Equalize loading on multiple leg slings

Allow for load reductions when using choker hitches

Attach tag line prior to lift.

Keep personnel clear of lift area.

Wear hard hats when making overhead lifts.

Lift load a few inches and verify rigging.

Check for any loose items.

Know limitations of hoisting device.

Start and stop SLOWLY! Watch for obstructions (not only hook and load but outboard end of the

bridge).

Check pathway is clear before making a lift (use a spotter for blind spots).

Verify hook completely closes.

Use appropriate hand signals.

Maintain load control at all times.

Report suspected drum wrappings immediately (if drum has fewer 2.5 wraps remaining).

Never leave load unattended.

RiggingLoads should be well secured.

Slings should be adequate to the task.

Slings should be unkinked and load balanced and secured.

No sudden stops.

No obstructions while lifting or traveling.

No loose items on load or crane before lift.

Bumping into runway stops is prohibited.

Hoist line must be vertical prior to the lift (remove slack in the hoist slowly).


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No crane load should pass overhead of personnel, clear the area before making the lift.

No one is to ride the crane without permission.

The most important job of any crane operation is rigging of the load. Poor rigging may result in personnel injury,

property damage, or other serious hazards. Rigging is the most time consuming of any crane operation and

represents the single most hazardous potential of crane operation. In a multi-sling operation, each leg must be

of the same length and must contribute equally to load distribution. Nylon slings are susceptible to damage by

sharp corners on the item to be rigged. Caution must be taken to ensure that slings are not damaged by sharp

corners or by excessive loading. Rigging requires years of practice to perfect. If in doubt about the security of

your rigging, ask for help.

Rigging should be checked by lifting the load a few inches off the ground to ensure that no swing develops and

that the load is completely secure. Remember it is important to take the time to accomplish this task correctly.

Not doing so may result in catastrophic consequences. One of the most important things to check before lifting

a load is to look for loose items, such as screws or tools which may have been used to secure the load. Such

items can become projectiles during a lift. This is the reason why crane operators or especially tag line

operators should wear hard hats when operating the crane and why it is essential to make sure the path of the

crane does not pass over the head of any individual.

Center of Gravity

It is always important in rigging practice to rig the load so that it is stable. A stable load is one in which the

center of gravity of the load is directly below the main hook and below the lowest point of attachment of the

slings.The center of gravity of an object is that point at which the object will balance. The entire weight may be

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below the point of support. In order to make a level or stable lift, the crane or hook block must be directly

above this point. Thus a load which is slung above and through the center of gravity will be stable and will not

tend to topple or slide out of the slings.

Predicting the center of mass for an object to be lifted is not a trivial matter. It may require several attempts at

rigging to find the appropriate balance point. Many objects are not rectangular such that predicting the center

of mass is often difficult. In all crane lifts the center of mass must remain below the hook and below the point

of attachment for any rigging. A center of mass above the hook is inherently unstable and will cause the load

to flip. Similarly, loads which are not balanced in the horizontal plane may slip from the rigging. The overall

stability of the load is a combination of balance with respect to center of mass, weight distribution, and rigging

tightness.

Weight Vs Angle

The angle at which a sling holds a given load influences the effective weight of the load. Stresses are minimal

for loads with slings held perpendicular to the load, as shown in Figure A. For distributing the load vertically

among more than a single leg of a sling, a spreader bar may be used. As shown in figures B-D, increasing the

angle of the sling to the hook from 30 to 60 degrees increases the effective mass of the load from 1154 lbs to


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2000 lbs, essentially doubling the weight on each leg of the sling at 60 degrees. The chart in the middle offers

a handy guide for assessing the effective angle of the sling to the relative weight. Thus, it is always better to

limit the angle of the sling. Further, such changes in sling angle must be accounted for in lifts that are close to

the sling weight limit and/or for critical lifts (greater than 90% of the crane limit). Crane operators should

download a copy of this chart and carry it with them during crane operations.

Sling Position

Crane lifts require the use of slings. Slings are generally made of nylon or wire mesh. Nylon slings have the

advantage of being easy to wrap around a load but can be easily cut or damaged if used improperly. Nylon

slings which have been mishandled are subject to bleed-through. A red ink mark appears on the surface at the

point of damage. Inspect all slings before use. Wire slings should have no more than two wires out of nine

broken. Discard all damaged slings immediately.

Rigging slings may be utilized in three basic manners. Each sling carries with it a label with rated weight limit

capacities for vertical, choker, or basket configurations. The basket configuration, which is analogous to using

a spreader bar to distribute the weight on two legs instead of a single vertical sling, represents the highest

rated capacity. This basket configuration is roughly twice as strong as the vertical configuration. A typicalexample would be a basket configuration with a 7200 lbs capacity would have a vertical capacity limit of only

3600 lbs. Taking a single sling and using it in the choker configuration would further degrade the capacity of

the sling, dropping the rate of capacity of 3600 lbs in the vertical position to 2900 lbs in the choker position.

Thus, in addition to the sling angle, sling position must be considered for all crane lifts.


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Signals

HOIST: With forearm

vertical, forefinger pointing

up, move hand in small

horizontal circles.

LOWER: With arm extended

downward, forefinger

pointing down, move hand

in small horizontal circles.

BRIDGE TRAVEL: Arm

extended forward, hand

open and slightly raised,

make pushing motions in

direction of travel.

TROLLEY TRAVEL: Palm up,fingers closed, thumb

pointing in direction of

motion, jerk hand

horizontally.

STOP: Arm extended, palm

down, hold position rigidly.

EMERGENCY STOP: Arm

extended, palm down, move

hand rapidly right and left.

An emergency stop signal

must be accepted from any

person.

MOVE SLOWLY: Use one

hand to give any motion

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motionless in front of hand

engaging in motion signal.

Safe Lifts


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In order to make a safe lift the following information must be known

Weight of item to be lifted (total).

Center of gravity of the load.

How to rig the load.

How to control the load at all times.

The capacity of the crane is listed in the operators manual and on the capacity chart, both located in the

crane. The weight limitation occurs because of the small hook attached to the lifting mechanism. Stabilization

of the loads may be made possible by the use of a spreader bar, which gives 2 points of attachment, instead of

the usual one point. The weight of the spreader bar must be included in the total weight of the lift. A crane

scale is available to ascertain the total weight of the lift . Once the weight has been determined to be within

the crane capacity, it is necessary to determine the center of mass. Loads not accurately balanced will tip or

swing and result in a hazardous lifting environment. Light loads are apt to swing more readily and may require

attachment of one or more tag lines to impair rotation of the load. This requires 1 or more individuals in

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Section XI

ASSURED EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR PROGRAMALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES TO GFCI

The purpose of this written program is to establish procedures to conducting an Assured Equipment Grounding

Conductor Program (AEGCP) that protects all employees from electrical hazards. The company safety officer is

responsible for the implementation and training of this program.

I. EMPLOYEE TRAININGAll employees will be trained by the company safety officer in the procedures listed within this program.

Employees must be instructed not to use any cord set or equipment that has not been inspected or that

has been tagged out as damaged.

II. EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONSA visual inspection of all cord sets and all equipment connected by cord must be

conducted each day, prior to use. Additionally, cords and equipment will be tested after

being run over by machinery or any other incident that could raise suspicion of damage.

All new equipment and cords will be tested and inspected prior to use.

All cord sets and equipment must comply with OSHA requirements of paragraph

(b)(1)(iii).

Any cord sets with external damaged, missing pins or insulation, or any external sign of

internal damage shall be removed from the jobsite. The equipment shall not be returned

to the jobsite until repaired and tested.

III. QUARTERLY TESTSAll cord sets and all equipment connected by cord shall be inspected and tested for

grounding continuity on a quarterly schedule. They shall be tested for the correct

attachment of the grounding conductor to its proper terminal.

IV. TEST RECORDSAll required grounding tests and inspections shall be recorded either by written record or

by method of color-coding. Each cord set that passes inspection shall be clearly

identified and shall indicate the last date that it was inspected.

COLOR CODING INSPECTION RECORDSQUARTER IDENTIFIER COLORED TAPE

FIRST QUARTER/ JAN, FEB, MAR YELLOW

SECOND QUARTER/ APR, MAY, JUNE BLUE

THIRD QUARTER/ JULY, AUGUST/ SEP GREEN

FOURTH QUARTER/ OCT, NOV, DEC RED

DAMAGED/ TAGGED OUT CORD SETS TAPE PRONGSThe previous quarters tape must be removed prior to recoding with existing inspection tape.


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EXTENSION CORD AND ELECTRICAL TOOL CORDINSPECTION/TEST PROCEDURES

1. VISUAL INSPECTION - Visually inspect the cord for apparent damage. Splice or cuts that do not compromisethe insulation of the cord may be repaired on site using approved shrink wrap/tape to protect the cord. If the

insulation of the cord is compromised, the grounding prong is missing or any other damage is apparent at theplug set, wrap the plug set with red tape and remove the cord from the jobsite.

2. GROUND TESTING - If the cord passes the visual test, then the grounding connector must be tested. Plugthe male connector into the tester and than insert the female end into the test. If you receive a green light the

grounding conductor is working correctly. If you receive a red light, clearly tag the cord with the red tape and

remove from the jobsite.

3. RECORD OF TESTING AND INSPECTION - Cords that pass inspection and ground testing must be clearlymarked with the appropriate colored tape placed just below the plug.

4. RETESTING - Any repaired cord or cord that has been placed in storage must be retested prior to returningto the jobsite.


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Erection Plan, Jobsite Fall Protection Plan, andSite Specific Construction Employee Safety Meeting INSTRUCTIONS for implementation

Conduct a Pre-Erection planning meeting with the competent person

o Outline the intended phases of erection noted in the attached erection plan.o Make note of the equipment to be used for safety and erection.o Document all fall protection practices to be used on this project.

Do not begin erection until you have received a written authorization to begin steel erection from the

general contractor.

Perform a thorough jobsite inspection prior to beginning erection.

Perform a thorough inspection of all equipment and tools that will be used.

Conduct an Employee Safety Training meeting on the jobsite.

o Train the employees in the fall protection procedures determined during the pre-erectionplanning meeting.

o Inform employees of all jobsite hazards identified during the jobsite inspectiono Have the employees sign the meeting attendance form


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MSIErection Plan, Jobsite Fall Protection PlanSite Specific Construction Employee Safety Meeting

Date: __________________________JOBSITE: ________________________Company Designated Competent Person: __________________Plan Prepared By: _____________________Plan Approved By: _____________________Planning Meeting: _____________________Attended by: _______________________________________________________________

Purpose

MSI is committed to providing a safe work environment for their employees. It is the purpose of this plan (a)

to supplement company safety policies by providing site-specific safety standards to address fall protection as

it relates to the conditions and hazards on this job and; (b) to ensure that each employee is trained and made

aware of the safety provisions which are to be implemented by this plan prior to the start of erection.

The Erection Plan addresses the phases of erection, procedures and equipment that will be used to best

insure the erectors safety.

The fall protection plan addresses the use of other than conventional fall protection at a number of areas on

the project, as well as identifying specific activities that require non-conventional means of fall protection.

These areas include: a. Connection activity (point of erection) b. leading edge work C. un-protected sides or

edge

Responsibilities

___The assigned Competent Person is responsible for continual observational safety checks of work

operations and to enforce safety policy and procedures.

Competent PersonIt is the responsibility of the company designated competent person to implement this plan. The competent

person shall:1. Inspection the jobsite daily for hazards2. Correct any hazards identified3. notify the employees of correct procedures to be used to avoid identified hazards4. Remain on the jobsite at all times that work is being performed under this plan

The competent person is authorized to take prompt corrective measures and to make timely changes to thisplan in order to insure the employees safety .


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EmployeeIt is the responsibility of the employee to:

1. understand and to adhere to the procedures of this plan and to follow the instructions of thecompetent person

2. Notify management of any unsafe or hazardous conditions or acts that may cause injury to eitherthemselves or any other employees

3. Employees are instructed not to perform any tasks that they feel are hazardousAny changes to this fall protection plan must be approved by BRENT TUMEY.

Site Specific Conditions

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Equipment Required:

NOTE: CREW ASSIGNED TO THIS PROJECT MUST RECEIVE BOOM LIFT TRAINING PRIOR TO OPERATING THE

BOOM LIFT.

ONLY AUTHORIZED AND CERTIFIED FORKLIFT OPERATORS ARE ALLOWED TO OPERATE THE FORKLIFT.

Erection Plan:

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Phase IV

For the purpose of this plan 2 connectors will be designated and trained in the safe application of this plan.

Designated Connectors:

__________________________ _____________________________

__________________________ _____________________________

Where possible all connections will be performed from the platform of the scissor lifts. Connectors are

instructed to attach their Personal Fall arrest system to the rafter or other secure anchorage prior to leavingthe guardrail protection of the scissor lift. Only when it exposes the connector to additional fall hazards of to

fall hazards for a longer period of time, may these connectors have the authority to walk-out perlins without

conventional fall protection. In all cases possible, personnel baskets will be strategically placed as catch

baskets.

Fall Protection Systems to Be Used on This Project


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Employees working on working surfaces at more than 15 feet are required to be protected by compliant

guardrails or be wearing a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) connected to a compliant anchor. Designated

connectors must wear a PFAS at all times when working above 15 feet and attached to a compliant anchor

when feasible.

Where conventional fall protection is infeasible or creates a greater hazard at the leading edge and during

initial connecting activity, we plan to do this work using a safety monitoring system and expose only a minimum

number of employees for the time necessary to actually accomplish the job. The maximum number of workers

to be monitored by one safety monitor is six (6). We are designating the following trained employees as

designated erectors and they are permitted to enter the controlled access zones and work without the use of

conventional fall protection. For the purposes of leading edge work, tennis shoes will be recommended for

their gripping and slide prevention. Work boots may create a fall hazard.

Safety Monitor/ Competent Person:

Designated Leading Edge Erectors

_______________________________ ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________

_______________________________ _______________________________

_______________________________ _______________________________

Only individuals with the appropriate experience, skills, and training will be authorized as designated erectors.

All employees that will be working as designated erectors under the safety monitoring system shall have been

trained and instructed in the following areas:

1. recognition of the fall hazards in the work area ( at the leading edge and when making initial connections)2. avoidance of fall hazards using established work practices which have been made known to the

employees

3. recognition of unsafe practices or working conditions that could lead to a fall, such as windy conditions4. the function, use, and operation of safety monitoring systems, guardrail systems, body harness systems,

control zones and other protection to be used.

5. The correct procedure for erecting, maintaining, disassembling and inspecting these systems.6. Knowledge of the construction sequence or erection planA conference will take place prior to starting work involving all members of the erection crew, crane crew. This

conference will be conducted by the supervisor in charge of the project. During the pre-work conference,

erection procedures and sequences pertinent to this job will be thoroughly discussed and safety practices to

be used throughout the project will be specified. Further, all personnel with be informed that the controlled

access zones are off limits to all personnel other than those designated erectors specifically trained to work in

that area.

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