INJURY

AND

ILLNESS

PREVENTION

PROGRAM

FOR:

AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

PROCEDURE REVISION HISTORY
Rev.	Date	Approval
Original	12/13/01
Modified	5/15/03
Modified	3/15/05
Modified	2/23/07
Modified	5/04/09

SAFETY PROGRAM – INDEX

PAGE	DESCRIPTION

Cover Page

Safety Program Index

3-5	Policy Statements - Chapter 4 – Div. of Industrial Safety, Safety Order 3203.6

6-7 General Industry Safety Orders 3203

8	Inspection Log: Tools, Cords, Equipment – Safety Orders 3203.2 & 3203.4

9	Safety Awareness – Suggestion Box

10	Jobsite Hazard: Correction Notice – Safety Orders 3203.2, 3203.4 & 3203.6

11-12 Tailgate Safety & Training Meeting – Safety Orders 3203.2, 3203.3

13 Employee Agreement: Safety & Health – Safety Orders 3203.2

14 Subcontractor Agreement: Safety & Health – Safety Orders 3203.2

15 Responsibility Notice – Safety Orders 3203.1

16 Safety and Health Committee Meeting Minutes – Safety Orders 3203.5

17	Fire Protection Plan – Safety Orders 3203.2

18 Emergency Action Plan – Safety Orders 3203.2

19	Accident/Injury – Investigation Form

20	Heat Illness Protection Plan – Safety Order 3395

21 Hazardous Material List – Safety Orders 3203.2

22 Hazardous Power Tool & Equipment List – Safety Orders 3203.2

23 MSDS Request Letter – Safety Orders 3203.2

24 Hazardous Material: Communication Program – Safety Orders 3203.2

25 Access to MSDS – Safety Orders 3203.2

26 Safety Maintenance: Superintendent’s Checklist – Safety Orders 3203.2

27	Training: Policy & Procedure

28-30 Workplace Analysis – Safety Orders 3203.2

31-40 Specific Workplace Hazards – Safety Orders 3203.2

41	Notice to All Employees – Policy Statement

42	Program Administrator’s Agreement – Safety Order 3203.1

43-45 Appendix A	Code of Safe Practices

46-48	Appendix B	Confined Work Space Plan

INJURY AND ILLNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM

AUTHOURITY

State of California Construction Safety Orders

Title 8 – Industrial Relations

Chapter 4 – Division of Industrial Safety

Subchapter 4 – Construction Safety Order

1991

POLICY

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. will administer a comprehensive and continuous occupational Injury and Illness Prevention Program for all employees. The health and safety of the individual, whether in the field or in the office, takes precedence over all other concerns. The company will comply with all health and safety standards. Management’s goal is to prevent accidents and reduce personal injury and occupational illness.

RESPONSIBILITY

The Program Administrator for Pacific Winds Building, Inc. is responsible for the management and administration of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program; however, subcontractors and their foremen will implement this plan among their hired workforce. It will be the intent of this program to bring safe, responsible work practices directly to the workmen and have foremen oversee the enforcement of the safety policies.

RECORDKEEPING

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. shall keep current records on Safety Meetings. These meetings, held weekly, are intended to identify potential unsafe conditions or work practices. The records will include, the person conducting the meeting, the work activities being performed at the jobsite[s] and the potential dangers involved. Group discussion will be strongly encouraged. Guidelines for safety will be very clear and the foreman for each individual subcontractor shall be responsible for his men and equipment. These meetings are mandatory for all workers regardless of trade or experience. Safety Meeting records will be placed with the archived records at the completion of a project and will be kept for a minimum time of five years.

INITIAL INSPECTION

An initial inspection was conducted when this Injury and Illness Prevention Program was initiated and will be conducted whenever any jobs, processes, procedures, material or equipment is introduced into the workplace that represents a new occupational safety and health hazard. An initial inspection will also be conducted when any job, process, procedure, material or equipment is discovered or reported to the company, that has not previously been inspected and that represents a new occupational safety and health hazard. All inspections of reported or discovered hazards will be made in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazard.

PERIODIC INSPECTION

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. Jobsite inspection will be done on a daily basis.

The superintendent will be in contact with foremen at the site daily, and be made aware of their activities for that day.

As the jobsite[s] progresses and new activities begin, new job hazards will be addressed and additional safety precautions will be implemented to minimize hazards. Safety hazards will be discussed daily with workmen. The added safety precautions will complement those already enforced by the foreman. Failure by any (sub) contractor to respond to these addition safety directives will be grounds for dismissal from the jobsite project.

Workers will be made aware of any new substances, procedures and/or equipment introduced to the jobsite that may introduce a hazardous condition. New MSDS items will be logged and correctly handled.

INJURY OR ILLNESS Investigation

All accidents and/or injuries sustained at the jobsite will be promptly investigated to determine the cause and resolve a solution to minimize a similar incident in the future. If a workman sustains injuries, is it mandatory that the incident be reported to the safety officer. An accident/injury form must be completed either by the worker or for the worker involved – with comments by the safety officer [at the bottom of the written accident form]. The incident must be evaluated, with corrective measures attached to the accident.

Corrective measures must be implemented into the Injury and Illness Program immediately.

SAFETY OR HEALTH CORRECTION

Whenever an unsafe or unhealthy condition is observed, it shall be the foremen and/or superintendent’s responsibility to correct this condition immediately. Final decision for safe practices will be that of the superintendent/safety officer. This decision-making in no way relieves the foremen from safe practices for himself or his crew. Visual safety evaluation each day will be made by the crew foreman.

When an area has been deemed unsafe for workmen, it will be off limits to all personnel and the unsafe situation or condition will be corrected immediately as directed by the on-site superintendent.

Statement: GISO

It is the Policy of Pacific Winds Building, Inc. to follow the Injury and Illness Prevention Program as outlined in General Industry Safety Orders – 3203. See attached information and directives.

TITLE 8

Subchapter 7 – General Industry Safety Orders

3203. Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

Effective July 1. 1991, every employer shall establish, implement and maintain an effective Injury Prevention Program. The program shall be in writing and shall at a minimum:

Identify the person or persons with authority and responsibility for implementing the Program.

Include a system for ensuring that employees comply with safe and healthy work practices. Substantial compliance with this provision includes recognition of employees who follow safe and healthful work practices, training and retraining programs, disciplinary actions, or any other such means that ensures employee compliance with safe and healthful work practices.

Include a system for communicating with employees in a form readily understandable by all affected employees on matters relating to occupational safety and health, including provisions designed to encourage employees to inform the employer of hazards at the worksite without fear of reprisal. Substantial compliance with this provision includes meeting, training programs, posting, written communications, a system of anonymous notification by employees about hazards, labor/management safety and health committees, or any other means that ensures communication with the employees.

EXCEPTION: Employers having fewer than 10 employees shall be permitted to communicate to and instruct employees orally in general safe work practices with specific instructions with respect to hazards to the employee’s job assignments as compliance with subsection (a) (3).

Include procedures for identifying and evaluating work place hazards including scheduled periodic inspections to identify unsafe conditions and work practices. Inspections shall be made to identify and evaluate hazards.

A. When the Program is first established:

EXCEPTION: Those employers having the place a July 1, 1991, a written injury and Illness Prevention Program complying with previously existing section 3203.

Whenever new substances, processes, procedures, or equipment or introduced to the workplace that represent a new occupational safety and health hazard; and

Whenever the employer is made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard.

Include a procedure to investigate occupational injury or occupational illness.

6. Include methods and/or procedures for correcting unsafe or unhealthy conditions, work practices and work procedures in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazard

When observed or discovered; and

When in imminent hazard exists which cannot be immediately abated without endangering employees and/or property, remove all exposed personnel from the area except those necessary to correct the existing condition.

7. Provide training and instructions;

A.	When the program is first established,

EXCEPTION: Employers having the place on July 1, 1991, a written Injury and Illness Prevention Program complying with the previously existing Accident Prevention Program in section 3203.

To all new employees;

To all employees given new job assignments for which training has not previously been received;

Whenever new substances, process, procedures or equipment are introduced to the work place and represent a new hazard;

Whenever the employer is made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard; and

For supervisors to familiarize them with the safety and health hazards to which employees under their immediate direction and control may be exposed.

Records of the steps taken to implement and maintain the program shall include:

Records of scheduled and periodic inspections required by the subsection (a)(4) to identify unsafe conditions and work practiced, including persons conducting the inspection, the unsafe conditions and work practices that have been identified and action taken to correct the identified unsafe conditions and work practices. These records shall be maintained for three years; and

EXCEPTION: Employers with fewer than 10 employees may elect to maintain the inspection records on until the hazard is corrected.

Documentation of safety and health training required by subsection (a)(7) for each employee, including employee name or other identifier, training dates, types of training and training providers. This documentation shall be maintained for three years.

EXCEPTION No. 1: Employers with fewer than 10 employees can substantially comply with the documentation provision my maintaining a log of instructions provided to the employee with respect to the hazards unique to the employees job assignment when first hired or assigned new duties.

EXCEPTION No. 2: Training records of employees who have worked for less than one year for employer need to be retained beyond the term of employment if they are provided to the employee upon termination of employment.

H.	Employers who elect to use a labor/management safety and health committee to comply with the communication requirements of subsection (a)(3) of this section shall be presumed to be in substantial compliance with subsection (a)(3) if the committee:

Meets regularly, but not less than quarterly;

Prepares and makes available to the affected employees, written records of the safety and health issues discussed at the committee meetings and, maintained for review by the Division upon request;

Reviews results of the periodic, scheduled worksite inspections;

Reviews investigations of occupational accidents and causes of incidents resulting in occupational injury, occupational illness, or exposure to hazardous substances and, where appropriate, submits suggestions to management for the prevention of future incidents.

Reviews investigations of alleged hazardous conditions brought to the attention of any committee member. When determined necessary by the committee, the committee may conduct its own inspection and investigation to assist in remedial solutions;

Submits recommendations to assist in the evaluation of employee safety suggestions; and

Upon request from the Division, verifies abatement action taken by the employer to abate citation issued by the Division.

MONTHLY INSPECTION LOG:

POWER TOOLS, CORDS AND EQUIPMENT

Date:	_______________________

Job Site: AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

The following items were inspected for safety:

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Items NOT found in compliance: Removed from Service?

yes no
yes no
yes no
yes no
yes no
yes no

Signed___________________________

Date_____________________________

SAFETY AWARENESS

COMMENTS or SUGGESTIONS

AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

Suggestion: [Description]

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DATE_____________________________

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

(To be filled out & logged by job site Safety Office)

Action Taken: By:_________________________ Date:_______________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Job Site Hazard: Correction Notice

AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

Deficiency Noticed: (By Safety Officer, or Management)

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reported by: ________________________ Date____________________

Corrective Measure[s] Taken: (Filled out by - Foreman/Superintendent)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Corrected by________________	Date____________________

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. Co

Job No. AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

TAILGATE SAFETY MEETING:

WORKMEN PRESENT:

1	11
2	12
3	13
4	14
5	15
6	16
7	17
8	18
9	19
10	20

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

TRAINING - ON WORKPLACE HAZARDS LISTED:

WORKMEN ACKNOWLEDGED FOR SAFE WORK PRACTICES:

1	6
2	7
3	8
4	9
5	10

WORKMEN DISCIPLINED FOR UN-SAFE WORK PRACTICES:

1	5
2	6
3	7
4	8

SAFETY ISSUES DISCUSSED:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

DATE:	CONDUCTED BY:

EMPLOYEE AGREEMENT – SAFETY & HEALTH

We want to provide a safe and healthy environment for our employees. To this end, we shall comply with all state and federal safety and health requirements. In order for us to accomplish this, we depend on you to uphold a standard of safe and healthy conduct. Therefore, we ask you to read and sign the following agreement:

I agree that a safe and healthy working environment is valuable and beneficial to my employer and me. I understand that I must cooperate with my employer in order to maintain a safe and healthy work place.

To achieve this:

I agree that I do not have to work on any job that is unsafe or unhealthy and will inform supervision of any unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. I acknowledge that my comments can be either verbal or written and placed into the suggestion box at the jobsite.

I agree to understand and apply the general health and safety standards of this industry and company. I agree to read and understand the CODE OF SAFE PRACTICES as outlined by Pacific Winds Building, Inc.. [The Code of Safe Practices is available at all jobsite office trailers.]

I agree to understand and apply the specific health and safety standards of my job.

I agree to communicate to my supervisor any hazards I find that I cannot correct or repair myself.

I agree to keep myself trained in the safety and health procedures and policies of this company, as they apply to me.

I agree to understand and apply the Injury and Illness Prevention Program that this company has developed.

Name of Employee____________________________

Employee’s Signature________________________Date____________________

SUBCONTRACTOR AGREEMENT – SAFETY & HEALTH

It is the desire of Pacific Winds Building, Inc. to provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone working on our job sites. To this end, we shall comply with all federal and state safety and health requirements. In order to accomplish this, we require you and your employees to meet or exceed all federal and state standards of safe and healthy conduct on our job sites.

We, therefore, require that all subcontractors on our job sites implement and sign the following statements:

I agree that a safe and healthy environment is valuable and beneficial. To create this environment, I:

Acknowledge that I have in force an Injury and Illness Prevention Program that meets or exceeds the CAL/OSHA requirements.

Will correct any unsafe or unhealthy conditions that I am responsible for, or I will report them to the Health and Safety Manager if I am unable to correct them myself.

Will report any hazardous conditions I see, before I start my work, to the safety and health manager or job site superintendent, and that I do not have to begin work until the condition reported is corrected.

Have and will keep on the job site a copy of my Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

Subcontractor________________________	Signature______________________________

Date________________________________	License Number_________________________

TO ALL EMPLOYEES:

RESPONSIBILITY NOTICE

In order to maintain a safe and healthy working environment for our employees, we have instituted an Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

We also have Suggestion Boxes available, in the event a worker does not wish to personally discuss an item. The Suggestion Box & paper are located on the wall at the jobsite trailer..

Any communication about safety and health should be directed to the following personnel listed below:

Responsible for our company’s Safety and Health Program: JP Longo

Responsible for Safety and Health Inspections:	Tim Loser

Responsible for Safety and Health Corrections:	Tim Loser

Responsible for Safety and Health

Suggestions and Recommendations:	JP Longo and Tim Loser

Responsible for Accident Reports:	Steve Longo

Responsible for Employee Safety

And Health Compliance:	Steve Longo

Responsible for Safety and Health Training:	Steve Longo

[To be filled in and posted at the jobsite]

SAFETY AND HEALTH - COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

Date________________________

Location_____________________

Attendees: Signature:

Item Discussed:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Date of Next Meeting: ________________________________

Recorder___________________________________________

Signature___________________________________________

FIRE PROTECTION PLAN

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. Jobsite No.:	AM284

Location:	12645 Sixth St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA., 91739

List the potential fire hazards involved in the project (i.e. Materials, Substances, Wastes)

Sodering and Welding, Stored paint materials.

Proper handling/storage of materials (mentioned above)

Potential Fire Sources:

Keep all materials stored and vented, Clean all debris daily.

Type fire protection system/equipment available:

Hot Work Permit, Fire Extinguisher, Water and Equipment provided by Contractor

Systems capable of extinguishing a fire from the above listed materials?

Fire Extinguisher.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

Job Site No.:	AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

Evacuation Escape Routes:

All subcontractors and employees to meet at Field Office for headcount, then proceed to exit at Sixth St.front gate.

Pre-evacuation Plan for Equipment Operators:

Same as above

System for Accounting for Employees After Evacuation:

Headcount for all employees based on daily sign in sheets.

Rescue and Medical Personnel:

Fire Department/ Police Department.

Fire and Emergency Reporting Procedures:

Fire or Life Threatening emergencies are to be phoned into our 911 emergency system and then reported directly to the superintendent. Accidents that are not life threatening should be reported to the superintendent, who will escort the injured or assign a worker to escort the injured party to ***********************HOSPITAL NAME, ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER. If the injured is not ambliatory or should not be moved, 911 will be called for medical assistance. *Emergencies are covered by State Compensation Insurance Fund. A current certificate is on file at our main office… 740 Van Buren, Placentia, Ca. Tel. No. 714/632-3044.

MANDETORY Investigation of Injury or Illness: Proceedure

All accidents or near-accidents are investigated to determine their cause. Was the accident unavoidable? Was an accident report taken by the safety officer – Was it filed & recorded? Could the workplace be modified to prevent/reduce the likelihood of similar incidents? Were code violations involved or was equipment modified, decreasing the safety factor? Was there adequate training and/or supervision on site? Were corrective measures taken to prevent this or similar accidents?

Accident/Injury - Investigation Form

AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

Nature of Accident/Injury Person(s)Involved____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Reported by: _____________________________ Date____________________ Time__________

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Assessment of Accident/Injury

Could this accident have been avoided? Yes_____ No___

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Corrective Action Taken

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Signed: ___________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Position: __________________________________

Heat Illness Protection Plan

Job Site No.:	AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

Awareness of Symptons & Dangers

All workers must be aware of the serious nature of Heat Illness and the symptoms associated with a heat-related Illness. They must realize IT IS PREVENTABLE…

Methods of Awareness

Information on recognizing Heat Illness is available at all times and is posted at the job site trailer. Heat Illness & Associated Symptoms must be discussed during safety meetings held on the project.

Actions to Avoid Heat Illness

Fresh water will be provided and constantly available for all workmen at the project. Workers will monitor themselves and their co-workers during the work day and notify their foreman or superintendent immediately when symptoms of Heat Illness apprear.

Heat Illnesses – Types & Symptoms

Heat Stroke is the most serious – Symptoms or Signs include: Mental confusion, delirium, loss of consciousness, convulvions or coma. A body temperature of 106F Hot, dry skin which Heat exhaustion – This results from loss of fluids through sweating Worker has failed to drink enough liquids or take enough salt – or both The worker still sweats, but experiences extreme weakness or fatigue, nausea or headache. The skin is clammy and moist with pale or flushed complexion Body temperature is normal or slightly above. Heat Cramps –This is caused when sufficient water is taken, but loss of salt has not been replaced

Treatments -

All Heat Illness victims will be placed in a shaded area, given water & made comfortable… Heat Stroke victims will be taken to an emergency facility.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LIST

The Following Items Are in Use at This Job Site:

Item:	Date on site:	Date Removed:

Waste and Debris	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11

HAZARDOUS POWER TOOL & EQUIPMENT LIST

The Following Equipment or Tools are in Use at This Job Site:

Item:	Date on site:	Date Removed:

Welding Equipment[s]	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Skill saws	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Grinders	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Concrete Chipping gun	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Concrete & Wood Drill	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Reciprocal Saws	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Metal Chop Saw	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Generators	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Cutting torch	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Fork lift	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Stinger Crane	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Concrete pump	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Backhoe	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Grader	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Skip loader	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Drilling rig	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Water Truck	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Electric pump	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Bob Cat	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Concrete Truck	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Crane	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Sodering and brazing tools.	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Electric skill saw	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Arc Welder	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Ladders	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Razor knifes	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Grading Equipment	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11
Cranes and Erection Equipment	9/23/09 thru 2/11/11

September 17, 2009

Inland Empire Utilities Agency

6075 Kimball Ave

Chino, CA 91708

Tel: (909) 993-1698

Fax: (909) 993-1982

Jamal Zughbi, P.E.

Senior Engineer/ Project Manager

email: jzughbi@ieua.org

Re:	Project:	IERCF Backup Generator, Emergency Lighting & External Restroom

Location:	12645 Sixth St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA., 91739

Project No.:	RA08003.00	Job No.: AM284

Subject: Request for MSDS Information on Your Product

Should you have any questions regarding the above, do not hesitate to contact me today. My mobile number is 714/356-3002. My fax/phone at the job site is pending. My e-mail address is: cjlongo@adamsmallory.com

Sincerely,

Chad Longo, Superintendent

PACIFIC WINDS BUILDING, INC., INC.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

COMMUNICATION PROGRAM

The person responsible for hazard communication is: Chad Longo, PW Superintendent

A copy of the hazardous substances list is included in this manual and is available at:

Pacific Winds Building, Inc.

740 South Van Buren Ste. A

Placentia, CA. 92870-6632

714/632-3044

Material Data Safety Sheets for all hazardous substance use on this site are located at: Job Site Trailer

Employees may review MSDS Reports for on site use by contacting

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. Job Site Superintendent: Steve Longo

Note:

Containers of hazardous materials are labeled with the name and hazard warning.

We inform outside employees, subcontractors and visitors of chemical hazards.

We rely on the information contained in MSDS sheet as permitted by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard. We do not perform independent hazard determination.

A copy of the Material Safely Data Sheets is posted at all job sites.

NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYEES

ACCESS TO M.S.D.S. Information

BY CAL/OSHA REGULATION GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY ORDER 5194, YOU, YOUR PHYSICIAN AND YOUR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGENT HAVE THE RIGHT TO SEE AND RECEIVE COPIES OF:

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS for substances being used in the workplace that is on the State Department of Industrial Relations Director’s list of Hazardous Substances.

A list of hazardous substances present at the jobsite.

Material Safety Data Sheets are available at:

Job Site Field Office

Note:

No employee may be discharged or discriminated against in any way for exercising the rights afforded them under the Hazardous Substances Information and Training Law.

Superintendent’s Weekly SAFETY CHECKLIST

Do employees know who is responsible for the Injury and Illness Prevention Program?

Are the jobsite records current?

Are inspections of tools, cords and equipment done on schedule?

Are corrections made promptly when tools, cords or equipment are found to be unsafe?

Are corrections made when unsafe site conditions or practices are noticed?

Are the causes of accidents found and corrected?

Are tailgate meetings held regularly?

Are employees taught safe practices in tool use?

Are employees encouraged to communicate freely about safety and health matters?

Do employees feel free to offer suggestions regarding health and safety practices of the company?

Are all mandated posters visibly placed at jobsites for workers to read and understand?

Is there an Injury and Illness Program manual in the office… at the jobsite?

Do subcontractors have Injury and Illness Program Manuals at the jobsite?

Do workers think the Injury and Illness Program is valuable and working properly?

Do employees know emergency procedures at office… at the jobsite?

Do employees know who to contact and how to contact them in an emergency?

Are fire extinguishers readily available?

EMPLOYEE TRAINING - POLICY & PROCEDURES

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. is a General Contracting company: Our contracting job site activities are comprised of Public Works projects developed by city, county & state agencies. As such, we take safety training and worker preparedness very seriously.

The site work done by Pacific Winds Building, Inc., consists of basic survey, carpentry layout, periodic jobsite cleanup, receiving of materials, project management and construction supervision. The field superintendent [Site Safety Officer] interviews all workers applying for work for Pacific Winds Building, Inc., to assess their experience, construction knowledge and expertise. In summation:

Carpentry work is performed by journeyman class carpenters. No carpenter is allowed to run a skill saw or other dangerous motorized tool until he has demonstrated his knowledge of the tool to the superintendent.

A laborer may not use a motorized tool or equipment until he has been adequately trained in the proper handling and care of the tool or equipment. There are no exceptions.

Prior to working at job site:

The Pacific Winds Building, Inc. Safety Plan and its contents are discussed in detail with the new hire.

The superintendent and new worker will discuss the Illness and Injury Prevention Program in detail and questions will be answered and asked to assure the employee understands what is expected of him while at the job site. The Code of Safe Practices will be discussed and the worker will be made aware that failure to abide by the safety program will be grounds for immediate dismissal. He will be aware no dangerous activity is to take place at the site… and if noticed, he is to contact a foreman or superintendent immediately.

ALL WORKERS will be made aware that positive suggestions are welcome and suggestions can be discussed verbally or placed into the suggestion box at the job site office.

WORK PLACE HAZARD REFERENCES

Sanitation

Water	Ref. Page 49	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1524

Toilets	50	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1526

First Aid Requirements

General	Ref. Page	42	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1512

First Aid Kits	43	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1512

Emergency Plans

General	Ref. Page	42	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1512

Personal Protective Apparel And Safety Equipment

General	Ref. Page	35-42	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1511

Respiratory Protection	53	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1531

Protective Head Gear	45	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1515

Poisonous and Harmful Substances

General	Ref. Page	52	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1528

Ventilation and Exhaust System	52-53	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1530

Lighting

General	Ref. Page	49	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1523

Material Disposal

General	Ref. Page	668	Chpt. 7 Sec. 4342

Lumber	264	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1736

Cement and Lime	264	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1736

Reinforcing Steel	264	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1736

Waste Material Disposal	264	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1736

Fire Prevention

General	Ref. Page	279	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1920

Flammable & Combustible Liquids	292	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1930

Equipment	279	Chpt. 4 Sec 1922

Hot Work Permit See program Implementation (Control Plan)

Fire Protection

General	Ref. Page	279	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1920

Hot Work Permit	See program Implementation (Control Plan)

Welding and Cutting

General	Ref. Page	267	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1743

Gas Equipment	265	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1740

Hot Work Permit See program Implementation (Control Plan)

Electrical Wiring and Apparatus

General	Ref. Page	305	Chpt. 5 Sec. 2320.1

Disconnects and Overcurent Protection	311	Chpt. 5 Sec. 2390.1

Grounding	311	Chpt. 5 Sec. 2395.1

Temporary Wiring	317	Chpt. 5 Sec. 2405.1

Lockout and Tagging of Circuits	306	Chpt. 5 Sec. 2340.7

Hot Work Permit See program Implementation (Control Plan)

Hand and Power Tools

General	Ref. Page	240	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1699

Grinding Tools	243	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1707

Power Saws	666	Chpt. 7 Sec. 4305

Pneumatic Tools and Equipment	239	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1695

Explosive Actuated Tools	233	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1684

Hot Work Permit See program Implementation (Control Plan)

Machinery and Mechanical Equipment

Garding and Safety Devices	Ref. Page	238	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1693

Hoisting Equipment	119	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1604

Crawler, Truck and Wheel Mounted Cranes	239	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1694

Concrete Equipment	239	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1698

Pressurized Equipment and Systems

General	Ref. Page	131	Chpt. 3 Sec. 1205

Compressed Air Systems	239	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1696

Compressed Gas Cylinders	265	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1740

Ramps, Runways, Platforms, Scaffolds

General	Ref. Page	186	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1637

Standard Railing	176	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1626

Metal Scaffolds	198	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1644

Excavations

General	Ref. Page	59	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1539

Trench Excavation	59	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1540

Dust Control	102	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1590

Safe Clearance Procedure

General	Ref. Page	35	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1510

Form Work and False Work

General	Ref. Page	249	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1717

Access Facilities

General	Ref. Page	179	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1629

Ladders	181	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1631

Stairways	179	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1629

Floor and Wall Openings

General	Ref. Page	182	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1632

Noise Control

General	Ref. Page	757	Chpt. 7 Sec. 5095

Demolition

General	Ref. Page	261	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1734

Stairs, Passageways, and Ladders	261	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1735

Debris Removal	264	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1736

Wall Removal	261	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1735

Floor Removal	261	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1735

Steel Removal	261	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1735

Mechanical Demolition	261	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1735

Hot Work Permit See program Implementation (Control Plan)

Steel Erection

Structural Steel Assembly	Ref. Page	244	Chpt. 4 Sec. 1710

WORK PLACE HAZARD REFERENCES

PROJECT:	AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom

CONTRACT NO.: RA08003.00

HEAT ILLNESS PREVENTION

Comply with Chapter 7, Section 3395, Heat

The contractor will provide information to all employees pertaining to the danger signs and treatment[s] for body illness caused from excessive outdoor/indoor temperatures. The information will be posted at the jobsite trailer and discussed on site during safety meetings.

What Is Heat Illness?

Heat illness can be one or more serious medical conditions like heat cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

What Causes Heat Illness?

Heat illness occurs when your body keeps in more heat than it loses and your temperature rises. You are at greater risk of heat illness when you:

Are dehydrated. Dehydration is your worst enemy during hot weather.

Are not used to working in the heat.

Are in poor health.

Have had heat illness before.

What You Can Do To Prevent Heat Illness.

Your two best defenses against the heart are…

Getting out of the sun or finding a cool resting place when you are starting to overheat and need to cool down.

Drinking cool, fresh water throughout the day (four 8-oz cups her hours) during hot weather. This is how much water your body loses just by sweating. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to drink

Other Things You Can Do…

Tell your supervisor immediately if you think you are getting sick from heat.

Know the location[s] of your closest drinking water supplies.

Choose water over sodas and other drinks containing caffeine or sugar.

If effected while at home...

You are better off avoiding alcohol altogether. The more you drink, even beer, the more dehydrated you will get.

Always know who and who to call for help.

If effected while at work…

Always – tell your working partner or foremen.

Get your doctor’s advice if you know you have risk factors for heat illness, such as…

Illnesses, like diabetes

Taking medications or over-the-counter drugs

Being on a low salt diet.

Keep Track of Your Coworkers …If someone looks like they are not okay, Check Them Out!!!

SANITATION

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1524, Water

The contractor will provide fresh drinking water on a daily basis. The water will be provided in an approved container. Individual drinking cups will be provided to the employees.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1526, Toilets

The contractor will provide toilet facilities as required. The toilets will be cleaned as required but not less than once a week. Soap, Water and disinfectant will be available at the temporary facility.

FIRST AID REQUIREMENTS

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1512, General

The contractor will provide non-emergency treatment through an off station provider. Emergency and medical phone numbers will be posted on the project site.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1512, First Aid Kit

The contractor will provide an OSHA approved First Aid Kit on the project site. The Kit will be of adequate size for the number of employees at the job site at any given time.

EMERGENCY PLAN

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1512, General

The contractor will establish an emergency plan for the evacuation of injured persons. The plan will provide directions, responsible personnel and emergency phone numbers. This plan will be posted at the project site at all times.

PROTECTIVE APPAREL AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1511, General

The contractor will insure that all employees are equipped with the proper safety devices for the job they are doing. The employees will be required to maintain safety boots/shoes and proper clothing. Tennis shoes, shorts and shirt with no sleeves are absolutely forbidden on the job site.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1531, Respiratory Protection

The contractor will insure that all employees that are exposed to air born hazardous materials will be adequately protected by mask or other suitable breathing apparatus.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1515, Headgear

Contractors will provide OSHA approved HARD HATS to your workmen. HARD HATS areas will be posted with approved signs indicating. HAZARDOUS AREA HARD HATS REQUIRED.

POISONOUS AND HARMFUL SUBSTANCES

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1528, General

The contractor will provide and maintain at the project site all MSDS Certificates. The contractor will inform the employees of all poisonous and harmful substances before allowing the employees to handle the materials. Education, safety and protective gear will be provided by the contractor to all employees.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1530, Ventilation and Exhaust

The contractor will provide and maintain the required ventilation equipment necessary to provide a safe atmosphere for the employees. All ventilation and exhaust equipment will meet OSHA and EPA requirements.

LIGHTING: SECTION

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1523, General

The contractor will provide adequate lighting for the employees to work by. All temporary lighting will have safety guards over the light bulbs and be properly grounded. The wires and cables will be properly protected from the environment.

MATERIAL DISPOSAL

Comply with Chapter 7, Section 4342, General

The contractor will require that all employees properly store, stack or bundle materials to insure against falling, sliding or collapse.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1736, Lumber

Lumber will be stacked horizontal on a level surface to insure against falling or sliding. Leaning vertically of lumber is prohibited.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1736, Cement and Lime

All bags will be stored level and in a dry place on pallets. Bags will not be stored in stacks of over 10 bags in height.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1736, Reinforcing Steel

All reinforcing steel will be stored in piles away from walkways and roads. The bundles will not be opened until required for installation. Safety gloves are required for installation.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1736, Waste Material Disposal

All waste materials and rubbish will be removed from the project site and placed in trash bins or containers. This removal will be a daily activity.

FIRE PREVENTION

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1920, General

The contractor will impress on all employees the requirements of fire safety. The contractor will survey the project site and ascertain potentially hazardous areas. Smoking, hot work and open flame work will be limited in these areas.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1930, Flammable & Combustible Liquids

Hot Work Permit	See program Implementation (Control Plan)

The contractor will assure that all paints are stored in airtight containers away from the project site in a secure manner. All painting will be done in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1922, Miscellaneous

The contractor will assure that all hazardous materials are properly stored. That all hazardous materials are properly handled during the construction process. All MSDS certificates will be on file on the project site and at the main office. Note:

FIRE PROTECTION

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1920, Equipment

The contractor will provide a fire extinguisher to the project site. All employees will be instructed on its use. Fire watch will be posted in "Hot Areas" when open flame or heats producing activities are in process. All fire protection equipment will be inspected and tested on a daily basis. All fire extinguishers will be rectified after each use or on a yearly basis. Hot Work Permit	See program Implementation (Control Plan)

WELDING AND CUTTING

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1743, General

The contractor will assure that all welding and cutting will be in accordance with the American Welding Society, Safety in Welding and Cutting, and the recommendations of the National Fire Protection Association. All welding and cutting equipment will be safety checked, maintained, and operated in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions. Any equipment found not meeting safety requirements will be removed immediately from the project site. Hot Work Permit	See program Implementation (Control Plan)

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1740, Gas Equipment

The contractor will assure that all torches, valves, regulators and hoses are properly maintained and that the equipment is properly stored in a vented area safe from harm. The tanks will be secured vertically to prevent falling.

Comply with Chapter 5, Section, 2320, Electrical Equipment

The contractor will assure that all equipment is in proper working order. That the shut down switches of the equipment is in working order. That the cables and electrodes are not in the need of repairs. That the cables are not frayed or spliced within 10 feet of the holder. That all equipment is properly grounded.

ELECTRICAL WIRING AND APPARATUS

Comply with Chapter 5, Section 2320, General

The contractor will assure that all electrical wiring and equipment be of a type that is UL, Factory Mutual Engineering Corp. or recognized testing or listing agency for the specific application. All installations will comply with the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). All work will be performed by qualified personnel familiar with the work being performed.

Comply with Chapter 5, Section 2390.1, Disconnect and Overcurrent Protection

All switches, fuses and circuit breakers will be properly marked, labeled or arranged for ready identification of circuits or equipment supplied by them. All enclosure cabinets will be secured so as to prevent access to the wiring associated with switches, fuses and circuit breakers. Enclosures will be grounded.

Comply with Chapter 5, Section 2395.1, Grounding

All electrical circuits will be grounded in accordance with NEC and NESC regulations. All grounding rods will be installed in accordance with NEC and NESC regulations. Ground fault circuit interceptors (GFI) are required in all circuits used by portable electrical tools.

Comply with Chapter 5, Section 2405.1, Temporary Wiring

All temporary wiring will be guarded or isolated to prevent contact with workers. All non-rated weatherproof insulated wires will be enclosed in metal conduits. All flexible cords will be UL or other recognized listing agency approved. All safety apparatus such as bulbs and bulb guards will be checked on a regular basis. All temporary wiring systems will be checked daily for safety compliance.

Comply with Chapter 5, Section 2340.7, Lockout and Tagging of Circuits

All equipment that is de energized will be rendered inoperative. De-energized equipment will be tagged at all points where circuits can be energized.

HAND AND POWER TOOLS

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1699, General

All hand tools will be in good repair and used only for the purpose for which they were designed. Tools having defect or in need of repair will be removed from service. When working overhead tools not in use will be secured in toolboxes or placed in their proper holders. Throwing or dropping of tools or materials from location to location or from person to person will not be permitted. All power tools will be inspected and tested prior to use to insure they are in safe operating condition.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1707, Grinding Tools

Care will be taken when working around the abrasive wheels. Proper safety equipment will be used such as safety glasses or face shields and gloves. No adjustments will be made on the equipment while the wheel is in motion.

Comply with Chapter 7, Section 4305, Power Saws

All circular saws will be equipped with guards that automatically and completely enclose the cutting edges of the blade. Disabling of any saw guard is not permitted. Saws will be checked for safety compliance prior to use each day. Note:

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1695, Pneumatic Tools and Equipment

All tools, compressors and hoses will be safety checked prior to use. Defective equipment will be removed from service. Compressed air will not be used for blowing dirt from hands, face or clothing.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1684, Explosive-Actuated Tools

All power-actuated tools will be operated in compliance with the manufactures written instructions by licensed personnel only. The power-actuated tools will be safety checked and cleaned on a regular basis.

MACHINERY AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1693, General

All machinery and mechanical equipment will be inspected by the operator or a qualified mechanic before it is put into use. The contractor will record all inspections and record the reports in the official project file. The operator of all equipment will be required to provide proof of competence to the contractor before and work will proceed with the equipment.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1693, Guarding and Safety Devices

All self-propelled equipment will be provided with reverse signal devices. All moving parts of the equipment will be provided with guards to protect employees from injury. All hot surfaces of the equipment will be provided with guards to protect employees from injury. All equipment will be provided with an adequate working cab complete with roll cage and seat belts.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1604, Hoisting Equipment

All hoisting equipment must be certified capable of performing the task intended prior to being put into use. At no time will a crane or hoist be loaded to limits beyond its designed use.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1694, Crawler, Truck, and Wheel Mounted Cranes

All cranes will be required to be certified and periodically rectified to operate at least 125 percent of its design load capacity. Said certification will be present on the operator's cab. Crane hand signal chart will be attached to all cranes. The contractor will arrange a special safety meeting with the crane operator and all involved employees to discuss crane safety and procedures prior to starting work. One responsible employee will be designated as a signal person.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1698, Concrete Equipment

All bull float handle materials will be constructed of non-conductive materials when working around electrical equipment. Power troweling machines will be equipped with shut off switches that turn off the equipment when the operator releases the handle. All concrete vibrators will be grounded and safety checked prior to use.

PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

Comply with Chapter 3, Section 1205, General

The contractor will verify that all pressure systems have been tested within the past 6 months prior to use. All vessels will be certified by the supplier when delivered to the project site. All pressurized vessels will be properly stored with safety devices attached to them.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1696, Compressed Air Systems

All safety valves will be checked on a regular basis. Compressors and related equipment will be located in an accessible area to provide safe access to all working parts for service.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1740 Compressed Gas Cylinders

All compressed gas cylinders will be visually inspected upon delivery to the project site. Cylinders will be stored in a well-ventilated area. Cylinders will be secured vertically to a fixed or portable rack or hand truck. Cylinders will be used only for their designed purpose.

RAMPS, RUNWAYS, PLATFORMS AND SCAFFOLDS

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1637, General

All ramps, runways, platforms and scaffolds will be adequately designed for the intended use of a specific activity. All lumber will be of at least construction grade in quality and planking will be of scaffold plank grade of equivalent. All ramps, runways, platforms and scaffolds will be inspected regularly and maintained properly.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1626, Standard Railing

All platforms that are above 5 feet in height will be equipped with a handrail, intermediate rail and a toe board. All handrails are to be 42 inches in height. All railings are to be securely attached to the platform.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1644, Metal Scaffolds

All metal scaffolds will be UL of FM listed. All equipment will be erected per the manufacturers' specifications. The rated load limits will not be exceeded on any scaffold. Caution will be exercised in the vicinity of electrical circuits and equipment.

EXCAVATIONS

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1524, General

All excavations in excess of 5 feet will have the exposed sides protected from the danger of movement of the ground. This will be accomplished by either shoring of cut back of the sides to slope no less the 3/4 horizontal to 1 vertical slop. Excavated materials will be stored at least 2 feet away from the edge of the excavation. Guardrails, barricades, or fences will be installed around all excavations to insure employee safety.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 540, Trench Excavation

All trenches that are 5 feet in depth or greater will be shored. Compliance with General Excavation in required.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1590, Dust Control

Action will be taken to prevent dust from seriously reducing visibility. In dusty operations, equipment operators will use respiratory protection.

SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1510, General

A safe clear procedure will be established prior to working near electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, pressure systems, vessels and lines containing dangerous of Hazardous materials which can be energized, pressurized, activated, or released remotely or inadvertently. The contractor will confer with all employees at safety meetings the importance of such a clear area.

Clear areas will be barricaded and marked with caution tape.

FORM WORK AND FALSE WORK

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1717, General

The contractor will insure that all form work and false work be constructed in accordance with provisions of the American Concrete Institute. All form work, false work, structural shoring and bracing will be designed, erected, braced and maintained so that it will safely support all vertical and lateral loads that might be applied until such loads can be supported by the structure.

ACCESS FACILITIES

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1629, General

The contractor will assure that safe access is provided to all work areas. Access ways will be kept clear of materials and or debris. All obstructions or projections into access ways will be conspicuously marked.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1631, Ladders

The contractor will insure that all ladders conform in construction to the latest edition of the Safety Codes for Portable Ladders. Portable ladders will not be used as work platforms when using other than hand tools. Ladders will extend at least 3 feet past the landing and be secured in place. Broken or damaged ladders will be removed from the project site.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1629, Stairways

The contractor will insure that all stairways are safe and clear of materials and debris. All stairways will be provided with adequate lighting and handrails.

FLOOR AND WALL OPENINGS

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1632, General

All holes through roofs of floors that are greater then 1 inch in dimension will be covered to prevent materials, employees or debris from falling through them. Temporary floor openings that are 4 feet in dimension or greater will be railed per Railing Section. Wall openings will be provided with railings of coverings if they are injurious to the employees.

NOISE CONTROL

Comply with Chapter 7, Section 5095, General

The contractor will provide ear protection for all employees. The contractor will require all employees to use ear protection when the sound level exceeds 90 db. for an 8 hour period.

DEMOLITION

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1734, General

The contractor will insure that all areas of demolition are clearly identified. A survey of the structure will be completed prior to any demolition. The survey will assure the structural integrity of the structure, the need for shoring, and the safety requirements for surrounding areas. All gas, electricity, water, steam, sewer and other service lines will be either disconnected or capped in the demolition area. All special hazards will be surveyed. Special trained personnel will demolish all areas of special hazards.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1735, Stairs and Ladders

The contractor will designate all stairs and ladders that are to be used for access. All other stairs and ladder openings will be secured. The access stairs and ladders will be inspected and maintained at all times. Adequate lighting will be provided in access stairway

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1736, Debris Removal

The contractor will secure and designate a route for debris removal. If debris is dropped through holes through floors or through windows the secure area will be guarded by a responsible employee. Debris removal will be an ongoing operation. No debris will be allowed to accumulate on the project site.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1735, Wall Removal

No employee will be permitted to work on top of any wall that is in the process of being demolished. The contractor will insure that all bracing and shoring is in place and maintained prior to the start of any demolition process.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1735, Floor Removal

All openings cut in floors will be adequately shored and properly covered or railing installed immediately after demolition.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1735, Steel Removal

All structural steel will be dismantled member by member. The contractor will assure that no existing members are over stressed by the demolition process.

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1735, Mechanical Demolition

The contractor will assure that mechanical equipment will not damage or overseers any existing portion of the structure or adjacent structures. Special safety and planning meeting will be scheduled with affected employees prior to the start of any mechanical demolition.

STEEL ERECTION

Comply with Chapter 4, Section 1710, Structural Steel Assembly

All steel components will be properly hoisted and secured in place. The contractor will provide skilled employees familiar with the erection process. All members will be properly bolted, welded, shored and/or secured prior to the release of the hoisting equipment. Special safety meetings will be scheduled with all employees to discuss the dangers of working around structural steel assembly.

POLICY OF PACIFIC WINDS BUILDING, INC. COMPANY

The preceding JOB SITE HAZARDS are by no means a complete listing of all job site hazards that may be encountered on the site. This intention of this hazard list is to draw the attention of all employees for the need for safe work habits on the job site. This analysis has been assembled with the aide of the STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ORDERS (CAL/OSHA). The section and reference number headings correspond to this manual. All employees are encouraged to read this manual and make recommendations to their supervisors on any matter of safety. All field supervisors are to maintain this manual and safety plan in their job file and have it available at all times.

Program Administrator Agreement

I agree to assume the responsibility for our company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

I Will:

Become familiar with all CAL/OSHA safety and health requirements pertaining to this company.

Become familiar with all other safety and health requirements that pertain to this company.

Become familiar with the company’s safety policies and procedures and where necessary bring them into compliance with the above requirements.

Create, implement and maintain this company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.

Name: JP Longo

Signature_______________________

Date Signed_____________________

APPENDIX A: Code of Safe Practices – (To be read by all new workers)

STATEMENT:

Pacific Winds Building, Inc. will manage all work sites within the State of California, as outlined by the rules and regulation directives presented by Cal/OSHA. As a General Contractor, all workers entering our job site will comply with a code of safe practices and work within the safety standards established by the State of California. These items and other safety practices will be discussed weekly at our safety meetings.

All workers will follow the OSHA safety guidelines that apply to the work activity they are doing. They will assist in every possible way to ensure that work operations are safe at the job site and report any unsafe practice or site condition they may see to the foreman or superintendent.

The foreman or lead man will insist that all safety measures be practiced at the job site and will constantly remind workers that a safe work environment is necessary for their welfare.

All workers will attend weekly mandatory safety meetings. These safety meetings will pertain to work activities which will take place during the upcoming days. Workers will be reminded that protective clothing and hear gear is essential. Radios and headsets of any kind will not be used during the construction day.

Anyone known to be under the influence of drugs, or substance abuse – including alcohol, will not be allowed on the job site while in that condition. They are endangering themselves and other workers [if allowed to work] and this will not be tolerated.

During the work day, there will be no horseplay or actions tolerated that may tend to have an adverse effect on the safety and well-being of fellow workers.

All work activities shall be planned ahead of time and if necessary, a written work schedule will be presented to the safety officer and superintendent at a pre-construction [activity] meeting prior to that work beginning. The ‘work plan’ presented will outline the manpower and equipment to be used, the layout ‘staging’ area necessary for material and worker safety, the start/stop duration for the work, etc. At all times, worker activities [and equipment] that enter job site areas where other trades are working, must be coordinated with the field superintendent prior to it’s’ commencement. All work must be planned, approved and supervised to insure maximum worker safety.

No one will knowingly be permitted or required to work when the worker’s ability or alertness is impaired by fatigue, illness or any other reason that might unnecessarily expose the worker or other workmen to injury.

Employees may not enter manholes, vaults, separation chambers, tanks or other similar areas that have minimal air ventilation. It must be determined to be safe by qualified personnel before workers may enter them. Air quality will be established through air sampling. Once deemed acceptable, any prolonged work activity within vaults, manholes, etc, will require a fresh air flow created by a mechanical fan and be discharged to the lower extremity of the structure.

All workers that participate on Pacific Winds Building, Inc.’s work sites shall make sure safety guards are secure, correctly in place and adjusted properly prior to using any motorized tools or equipment. If workers find a tool that is not safe, they are to report it to their foreman or superintendent.

All moving equipment at the jobsite will be required to have an audible bell or horn notifier when traveling in reverse.

Riding, as a passenger on moving equipment is not allowed or tolerated.

Workers shall not operate equipment unless qualified to do so… when in doubt, talk to your supervisor.

Workers will not modify or remove ground connections on electrical cords, tools, adapters, etc. Defective material and tools must be brought to the foreman or superintendent’s attention for repair.

All injuries are to be reported to the field superintendent immediately. If necessary, the superintendent will contact 911. If the worker is ambulatory, he will arrange for medical transportation for the worker requiring Doctor’s care. Workers will be aware there is first aid inside the jobsite trailer for cuts and scratches.

When lifting and moving any item… Lift with the larger muscles of the legs in lieu of lower back muscles, keeping the back vertical while lifting.

Nail guns, pneumatic or powder-driven, will not be operated by workers who are not qualified to do so.

Only qualified personnel may run equipment at the jobsites. Operators who run equipment in an unsafe manner will be removed from the jobsite.

Workers will not work in trenches that exceed 5’ in depth, unless properly shored. There are no exceptions to this requirement.

All trenches will be flagged and/or barricaded at the end of each work day – regardless of depth.

Workers are required to place square, plastic protective caps, or equal, on all rebar that has workers around or above the reinforcement steel. This applies to vertical and horizontally laid bars.

Extension ladders must be secured at its’ top to the structure being accessed and must have flexible, gripping “shoes” on the bottom legs when set on flat, smoother surfaces.

Workers will use the “step” side of an ‘A’-type ladder only and will not use the top connection plate of the ladder as a step.

As part of the safety and wellness program, all workers must sign in and out from the project during the day.

Workers must use the “buddy system” and watch each other at confined or isolated work areas. This is mandatory.

All scaffold 6’ or higher must be equipped with guardrail mid-rail and toe kick. Ladders are not to be used in any fashion as “scaffold” support.

Workers are not to enter an area during masonry wall installations unless they are installing materials inside the block wall. No work activity can be done at the lower wall areas directly beneath brick masons.

NOTE: This information will be posted at jobsite and will be available for review at any time, by all workers.

APPENDIX B - Confined Work Space Plan

A. Scope of Work and Work Tasks

1. Installation of 4” ABS sewer line connected to an existing Man Hole.

Work consists of Excavation, Installation and Connection of a new 4” sewer lateral to the existing man hole. The existing man hole will be opened and encapsulated within existing man hole, allowing for proper discharge of the new 4” sewer line into the existing system.

2. Install potable water systems

Potable water will be provided domestic water at new restroom facilities

B. Site Preparation (i.e. ventilation and communication, etc.) as required

Prior to work commencing within a confined space, the air quality at that area will be tested. Once air has been declared safe, air circulation will be maintained through mechanical fans, pumping air into the work area.

Daily work activities will not begin until the safety officer has been satisfied that both air quality and work procedures are safe and in accordance with Cal/OSHA &. OCSD requirements

C. Atmospheric Monitoring Plan, as required

Confined work areas will be tested to insure there are no gases present that would be harmful to workers. The air will continue to be monitored in the event there are changes to the working environment.

If the air quality is not acceptable, workers will be removed from the work site and will not return until air quality has been stabilized.

D. Personal Protective Equipment to be utilized

Where dangerous air contamination has proven to exist and cannot be controlled, a self-contained breathing unit must be used.

A safety harness will be worn by all workers at that area with retrieval lines attached to insure quick removal from this area.

NO ENTRY signs will be posted declaring the area off limits to personnel.

E. Job Specific and Safety Equipment

Specific work areas are:

Installation of new 4” sewer line to existing manhole.

Trenches will be monitored daily to insure there are no heavy gases present at the work area.

During installation of a man hole or structure, the air inside the structure/manhole will be constantly monitored, when workers are present.

Positive air will be pumped into the work areas for workmen.

Workers will not work alone and will be in visual contact with a fellow worker at that work area. Workers will wear safety harness with life line, if required by the Safety Officer.

F. Training Requirements

1. All workers working the AM284 IERCF Backup Generator, Lighting & Restroom project will read, understand and sign the “Code of Safe Practices” as stipulated in the “Pacific Winds Building, Inc. Illness and Injury Prevention Program”.

G. Confined Space – Rescue Plan Procedure

If a worker becomes physically affected due to hazardous or odorous gas, the worker’s partner must immediately contact the foreman or the closest worker for on-site assistance in removing the impaired worker to a safe area.

If the worker is not coherent and totally functional, call 911 immediately.