CEMSPRO
CEMS Professional Services,LLC
Implemented 2/10
SAFETY POLICY
PURPOSE
Employee safety is a top priority at CEMS Professional Services, LLC. To ensure a clear understanding of the company's commitment to safety, the following policy is established:
SAFETY POLICY
Safety of all employees is of prime concern and importance to CEMS Professional Services, LLC. It is the company's belief that accidents are preventable and that an accident-free environment is achievable.
The company intends to comply fully with safety laws and regulations.
Each manager is responsible for the development and implementation of an effective work system which will achieve an accident-free environment.
The company will provide and maintain safe equipment,processes and procedures, and employees will be trained to work in a safe manner.
Allemployees are expected to work safely, in conformance with established policies and procedures.
Compliance with this policy is a condition of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Each manager is responsible for formal communication and periodic review of this policy, and of all local safety policies and procedures, including necessary discussions to achieve the full understanding and commitment of every employee.
GENERAL PLANT SAFETY RULES
All employees must comply with all safety rules established by the company. Any violations will be cause for disciplinary action up to and including discharge.
1. All accidents must be reported immediately.
2. Accidents requiring First Aid must be immediatelyreported to the Manager prior to leaving the job. Upon returning to work you must check in with manager.
3. "Horseplay" is prohibited.
4. Running is prohibited unless required in an emergency.
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5. No Smoking in the building.
6. Use of or being under the influence of, intoxicants or narcotic drugs will not be tolerated on the plant site.
7. Hitchhiking on material handling equipment is prohibited.
8. Only authorized and qualified personnel will operate machinery and equipment.
9. Both electrical and mechanical lockout procedures must be strictly followed.
10. Only grounded or approved double insulated portable electrical tools will be used.
11. Do not wash area or equipment when there is danger of water splashing on electrical equipment.
12. Compressed gas and other pressurized bottles must be properly secured at all times (even when empty). When not in use, all bottles must have caps inplace.
13. Keep walkways clear at all times.
14. Do not leave unattended welding leads extension cords and water hoses across walkways or entries. Store properly when not in use.
15. Only OSHA approved containers shall be used to transport flammable liquids.
16. Cleaning of clothing or the human body of compressed air is prohibited. Compressed air used for other cleaning must not exceed 30 PSI.
17. When compressed air is used to clean equipment or material, additional eye protection (goggles) other than safety glasses is required for all persons in the immediate area.
18. Do not throw objects from one employee to another.
19. Never stand/walk under any suspended load.
20. Clean all spills immediately. If impossible, block off area.
21. Jewelry such as rings, watches and bracelets shall not be worn where they could become entangled in equipment or otherwise cause injury.
22. When personnel are in another department, they are to abide by that department's safety rules.
23. All personnel must be familiar with the location of First Aid, and fire extinguishers in their department.
24. Destroying any safety equipment will not be permitted.
25. Immediately report all safety hazards to the Director of Operations.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. EYE PROTECTION
Safety glasses with side shields shall be worn in required areas at all times.
Additional eye protection (goggles, face shield) is required when performing certain operations, i.e., painting and scrubber manufacture.
All eye and face protection shall meet the requirements of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); American National Standard for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection, Z87.1-1968 (or latest revision).
2. HAND PROTECTION
Appropriate gloves (heat resistant, puncture resistant, chemical resistant, etc.) shall be worn when performing any operation where a hand injury could occur. Wear appropriate hand protection as required while operating machinery.
3. HEARING PROTECTION
Approved hearing protection must be worn in high noise areas.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
1. Good housekeeping is part of every job in the plant and goes hand-in-hand with the safety program. No job is complete until an area is properly cleaned and materials and tools put away.
2. To be safe, efficient, and pleasant in which to work, a place must be clean and orderly.
3. Materials and other equipment should be kept out of walkways and returned to their proper storage place after use. You may prevent a serious accident by picking up trip hazards such as nails, pieces of wire, scrap, etc.
4. Many falls occur because oil, water or other liquids, have been spilled on the floor. If you spill a liquid, protect yourself and others by cleaning it immediately.
5. Oil rags should be placed in a covered metal container.
6. Dispose of beverage cans, bottles and other food containers in cans provided.
7. Throw all trash and scrap in proper waste containers.
8. Nails and broken glass are particularly dangerous. To remove broken glass, use a broom and pan. Never pick it up with your bare hands.
9. Take time to remove or bend down nails in lumber or containers that must be handled by others.
10. Report any housekeeping neglect to manager.
11. It is the duty of every employee to keep his/her assigned area as clean as possible. Good housekeeping should be maintained on a day-to-day basis rather than periodic cleanup campaigns.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY RULES
NOTE: These rules apply to all vendors and contractors performing work at CEMS Professional Services, LLC.
1.All company General Plant Safety Rules (See page 1and 2) must be obeyed.
2. Protective clothing must be worn as required by work being performed.
3. Face shields and appropriate eye protection must be worn when welding or grinding.
4. Adequate fire protection measures must be taken when welding or burning.
5. All machine guards removed for temporary maintenance or adjustments must be replaced before operation is started.
6. Lockout Procedures must be followed.
7. All hand and power tools must be kept in safe operating condition and grounded when in use, unless tools are approved double insulated type.
8. Keep hand tools and equipment in proper place when not in use.
9. When using drill press or drill motor, secure object to be drilled and wear appropriate eye protection.
10. Proper ventilation must be ensured before using mineral spirits, lacquer thinner, paint or other volatilematerial.
11. Do not alter building steel, unless authorized by Manager.
12. All lifting devices must be kept in good operating condition. Maximum load ratings must not be exceeded. Responsibility for inspection belongs to user.
13. All pressure gas cylinders must have caps in-place and properly secured in storage area.
14. The National Electric Code is minimum work standard on equipment installed.
15. Covers removed from lighting or power panels fortemporary feeders or trouble shooting must be replaced. Temporary cables shall be installed in such a manner that panel covers can be replaced immediately.
16. All covers removed from junction boxes, motor control centers, conduits or any electrical installation must be replaced as soon as possible.
SHOP SAFETY RULES
1. All company General Plant Safety Rules (see page 1 and 2) must be obeyed.
2. Eye protection is to be worn at all times in thedesignated areas.
3. Extreme care shall be exercised at all times when utilizing scissors or knife. Always cut away from the body.
4. Use necessary personal protectiveequipment for chemical handling.
5. Roll up all air and water hoses when not in use.
6. All fork trucks and pallet trucks are to be operated in a safe manner at all times by certified operators only.
7. Only one person at a time on fork or pallet truck.
8. Check all trailers being loaded or unloaded.
9. Properly secure all dock levelers before loading or un-loading trucks.
10. Any oil, grease, soap, caustic, etc., that may create a shipping hazard shall be blocked off and cleaned upimmediately by the person(s) observing the hazard.
11. Any tripping hazard such as hoses, electrical cords, welding leads, etc., should be corrected immediately by the person observing the hazard.
12. Every injury, no matter how minor, must be reported to the supervisor immediately.
FIRE / EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
1. Fire Protection/Prevention Option Selected:
The company will engage in educated Fire Prevention/Action Plan in order to protect lives, property, jobs and profits at the plant.
2. Organizational Statement:
In order to protect lives, property, jobs and profit at this facility of CEMS Professional Services, LLC.It is intended that a Fire Emergency Action Team, as well as all employees, be organized and trained. It will be the responsibility of the Management Team to contain, control and extinguish, where possible, fires which may start, along with first communication to local fire department. The team is intended to assist, not replace, any local “professional, fire fighterswhich may be called into the facility.
3.Functions of the Fire Emergency Action Team:
The functions of the Fire Emergency Action Team will be to avoid, contain, control, and extinguish any fire which may occur at the facility and to assist the local "professional" fire fighters, if requested, when they are called in. To meet and exceed compliance with 29 CFR Part 1910 as required; in doing so, understanding and enforcement of the following are mandatory:
A. Escape procedures and exit routes.
B. Employee accounting following an emergency evacuation.
C. Rescue and medical duties.
D. Means of reporting emergencies.
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FIRE REPORTING PROCEDURES
1. The person who discovers a fire is responsible for:
A. Notifying fire emergency action team and supervisor.
B. Give location of fire.
C. Nature and size of fire.
D. Attempt to extinguish fire in incipient stage with available fire equipment in area.
E. Fire department if necessary.
FIRST AID
This section is not intended as an inclusive medical care summary required in the event of an accident, but rather is an attempt to suggest immediate care that might be undertaken before the arrival of the ambulance, or in the event an accident occurs.
A. CHEMICAL BURNS-SKIN
1. Promptly flush with water for 15 minutes or more.
2. Call ambulance, if necessary.
3. Transport to doctor, if severe.
B. CHEMICAL BURNS/SPLASH-EYES
1. Promptly flush with water at least 20 minutes.
2. Call ambulance, if necessary.
3. Transport to doctor, if severe.
C.FLASH BURN-EYES
1. Cover eyelids with cold compress 15-45 minutes.
2. Transport to doctor, if no relief is obtained.
D. GAS INHALATION
1. Remove victim to fresh air.
2. Take to First Aid.
3. If necessary, transport to hospital with continuous oxygen, in sitting and forward position.
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HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
CEMS Professional Services, LLC has developed a Hazard Communication Program to promote the health and safety of all personnel. This program is designed to ensure that hazard information concerning chemicals is transmitted to employees through communication programs including container labeling, material safety data sheets and training.
The Hazard Communication Program applies to all hazardous chemicals known to exist at CEMS Professional Services, LLC
If any unknown material is discovered, a Manager should be contacted. Appropriate methods, including chemical analysis, will be employed to identify the material.
CHEMICAL INVENTORY
A complete chemical inventory, covering all hazardous and most non-hazardous chemicals known to exist at CEMS Professional Services, LLC is maintained.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS ( MSDS )
A material safety data sheet is available for every hazardous chemical known to exist at CEMS Professional Services, LLC.. MSDS’s are available for many other chemicals not considered hazardous by OSHA. MSDS’s are provided by the manufacturer or distributor for chemicals purchased.
All MSDS's are compiled into a master inventory. The inventories are placed in each work area to provide easy access to employees at all times. The MSDS inventories are permanently located in the office area. If an MSDS cannot be located, Operations shall be contacted for assistance.
CONTAINER LABELING
Containers holding hazardous chemicals or materials are labeled to warn of potential danger. This program applies to all containers at CEMS Professional Services, LLC, including those shipped to or from this facility.
Both the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Hazardous Material Identification System (HMIS) numerical hazardous communication labeling systems are widely utilized in industry. Containers received from other manufacturers are subject to use either system; therefore, they are both deemed acceptable and included in employee training.
Before any container leaves CEMS Professional Services, LLC, it must be labeled with the identity of its contents and the name of the manufacturer. If the material is hazardous, the labeling must also contain appropriate hazard warnings.
All labels must be very clear and not conflict with Department of Transportation (DOT) labeling requirements in any way, including color, shape, and design.
HAZARD DETERMINATION
Chemicals purchased by CEMS Professional Services, LLC have been evaluated by the manufacturer to determine if they are hazardous. Chemicals produced on-site are evaluated by Engineering Department.
HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS
Employees may occasionally be required to perform tasks where exposure to hazardous chemicals could occur. Prior to working on this type of project, an employee must receive training on the hazardous chemicals to which exposure could occur.
LOCKOUT PROCEDURES GENERAL
In order to prevent personal injury to employees and/or damage to company property, the following procedures will be followed:
1. If equipment needs to be shut down and locked out, notify the operating supervisor oroperator of that particular equipment that will assist with securing equipment.
2. Before working on any equipment, the equipment must be placed in a state of zero energy. In order to accomplish zero energy, it will be necessary to lock out sources of liquids, gas, air steam or other energy sources as well as electrical switches. Operating personnel will normally be responsible for closing valves, draining, etc.
3. A "scissors" style lockout device will be used when needed to provide space for additional locks.
4. The last person removing his lock will inform his supervisor, the department supervisor or operator that the particular equipment is ready to be put back in service. The authorized/qualified person will close all open switches.
5.An employee who leaves the plant and leaving a piece of equipment locked, that employee will be required to return to the plant on his own time to remove the lock without additional compensation.
6.In an emergency, when the equipment is essential to plant safety and/or operations, two members of supervision may remove an employee's lock. Prior to removing an employee’s lock:
a. Determine the person is not at the plant.
b. Make sure the equipment involved is safe for operation.
c. Make sure no person is in danger if theequipment is started.
d. Accept responsibility for lock removed.
7.Equipment that is expected to be locked for indefinite periods will be locked out with an "out of service" lock and caution tag.
8.All contractors will be required to follow the lockout procedure. A designated supervisor will be responsible for enforcing the policy.
CHEMICAL CONCENTRATIONS EFFECT & TREATMENT
CARBON DIOXIDE–CO2
Gas: Clear -colorless and odorless.
Effects:Dizziness followed by feeling of faintness. This condition exists only when oxygen has been completely displaced by Carbon Dioxide.
Treatment:Fresh air. Report to First Aid Station. If required, phone local hospital for resuscitator.
Protective Measures:Keep door or window open in area suspected of containing large concentrations of Carbon Dioxide.
Location:Final Checkout, Research & Development, and all Fire Extinguishers and Shelters going through Checkout.
CARBONMONOXIDE-CO
Gas: Colorless, odorless.
Effects:Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea. 1000-1200ppm for one hour is dangerous. 4000ppm and over is usually fatal in less than one hour.
Treatment:Move to fresh air. Report to First Aid Station.Administer oxygen.
Protective Measures:Keep door or window open in areas suspected of containing large concentrations of Carbon Monoxide.
Location:Final Checkout, Q.C., Research & Development, improperly maintained or adjusted burners or flues, and open shelters going through Final Checkout.
Fire:Gas is extremely flammable and may be ignited by heat sparks or flame. Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flashback. Containers may explode when exposed to heat.
CHLORINE-CL2
Gas: A greenish-yellow gas with a pungent odor.
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) (8 Hrs.) -.5ppm, OSHA STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) (15 Min.) -1.0ppm and IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health) 30ppm.
Effects:Chlorine reacts with body moisture to form acids. It is extremely irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes in high concentrations, acts as anasphyxiate by causing choking, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and syncope.
Acute respiratory distress including cough, hemoptysis, chest pain and cyanosis develops, and later pulmonary edema and pneumonia may supervene.
Treatment:If this chemical gets into the eyes, irrigate immediately. In case of skin contact, flush with water immediately. If a person breathes in large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once and perform artificial respiration.
Protective Measures:Use protective clothing. Respiratory protection in the form of full face gas mask with proper canisters or supplied air respirators is required.
Location:Not present at plant at this time, at most paper mills it is very common.
Fire:May react to cause fire and/or explosion upon contact with many organic compounds (wood, paper, oil), ammonia, turpentine, hydrogen, or many metals, and with all metals, including steel, at elevated temperatures.
HYDROGEN SULFIDE-H2S AND OTHER TRS GASES
Gas: Odorless, sweetish odor, suggestive of spoiled eggs.
Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL (8 Hrs.) 10ppm, OSHA STEL (15ppm Minutes.), IDHL 300ppm.