Subcontractor Site Safety Policy

SUBCONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY POLICY

M & J Exteriors, LLC

2530 E. Banta Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Phone: 317 – 833.5384

SUBCONTRACTOR SITE SAFETY POLICY

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

1. Jobsite Working Conditions
2. Fall Protection
3. Eye & Face Protection
4. Fire Protection
5. Hand Power Tools
6. Oxygen and Acetylene
7. Electrical
8. Ladders and Scaffolds
9. Roof and Floor Openings
10. J. Carnes, Boomlifts, Platform Lifts & Forklifts
11. K Excavation and Backfilling
12. Confined Space Entry

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

1. Jobsite Working Conditions

1. The Site Superintendent an Designated Site Safety Person shall have the authority and responsibility to correct unsafe conditions and to stop unsafe actions.

1. No drugs or alcohol shall be allowed on the jobsite.

1. No one under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be allowed on the jobsite.

1. No firearms shall be allowed on the jobsite.

1. No radios shall be allowed on the jobsite.

1. No employees of subcontractors or vendors shall be allowed on the jobsite other than during normal working hours.

1. Suitable clothing for the jobsite shall be worn. No shorts or short pants shall be allowed. Shirts with sleeves shall be worn at all times. Tennis shoes shall not be allowed.

1. Hard hats shall be worn at all times.

1. Safety glasses should be worn at all times.

1. Work area to be cleaned up daily at minimum.

1. Wear ear protection when operating noisy equipment or when near a noisy area, or when so directed.

1. Failure to comply with jobsite safety policy will result in either verbal warning, written warning, or removal from the jobsite depending on the seriousness of the infraction.

1. All pop cans, coffee cups and lunch wrappers, etc. must be disposed of properly ande promptly.

1. Lockout/Tagout procedures shall be used when working on equipment. (See Electrical Subsection).

1. Fall Protection

Falls are the leading cause of injuries or fatalities in the construction industry.

At M and J Exteriors, LLC we try to minimize this danger by such things as ground assembly and the use of lifts and booms. However, much of our work still must be completed in the air.

While each jobsite will have specific fall protection requirements listed below are minimum fall protection practices that must be met on all M and J Exteriors, LLC jobsites.

1. Any employee working at 6’or more above ground level must wear a full body harness and be tied off.

1. All personnel performing leading edge work must be 100% tied off unless systems noted in 4 (D) or 4 € are in use or another pre-approved fall prevention system is in use.
2. Any employee working in a forklift basket or boomlift must wear full body harness and be tied off.
3. Tie off cables or anchor points just be in place before any employee gets on a rafter or beam.

1. Exceptions to tie off rule:

1. When working on properly erected scaffold with guardrails and toe boards in place.
2. When working on an elevated deck that has an approved perimeter guard installed.
3. When working in a platform lift that has all safety rails properly installed.
4. When performing roofing work utilizing the Owens Corning Elaminator System and warning lines. Anyone working outside warning line must be tied off.
5. When performing roofing work utilizing Runnebohm Construction Co., Inc. Roof Net System and warning lines. Anyone working outside warning line must be tied off.

1. Eye & Face Protection

1. For M and J Exteriors, LLC employee’s this is a “100% Eye Protection” Jobsite. Approved safety glasses must be worn by everyone including visitors while on the jobsite. Subcontractor’s are strongly urged to comply with M and J Exteriors, LLC 100% Eye Protection Policy.

1. If your company does not require 100% eye protection as a part of their safety program and you wish to protect your eyes, M and J Exteriors, LLC will provide you with safety glasses. After two (2) pair, a nominal fee will be charged for each additional pair your request.

1. In addition to safety glasses, additional eye and/or face protection such as goggles, face shields, and welding shields are required at all tijes when engaged in operations which may require additional protection.

1. Fire Prevention

1. Store gasoline and other flammable in approved and properly marked containers.

1. Do not use gasoline to ignite fires.

1. Shut all motors down before refueling.

1. Be constantly alert for fire hazards. Make sure you know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher and have an extinguisher close at hand during all welding and cutting operations.

1. Cigarettes can be very dangerous around the jobsite. Smoking is not permitted in the following areas or circumstances:

1. Anywhere flammable or combustible materials are in place, being used or being stored.
2. Anywhere a suspected fire hazard exists.
3. During any roofing operation using flammable materials.
4. In any building or area posted “No Smoking”.

1. Hand and Power Tolls

1. Hand tools, such as hammers and chisels, should be kept well dressed to prevent injury from flying particles.
2. Use tools only for their intended purpose. Do not use broken, dangerously worn or dull tools.
3. Use tools or equipment only in a safe and proper manner.
4. Be sure all electrical devices and power tools are properly grounded.
5. Do not lift or lower tools by their electric cords.
6. All electrical and hand tools must be stored properly to prevent damage.
7. All protective guards and devices must be kept in place. Report any deviations immediately Any unsafe equipment or tool must be “red tagged” and taken out of service immediately”.
8. Do not operate tools or equipment unless you have been trained in their proper and safe use.

1. Oxygen and Acetylene

1. Keep oxygen and gas cylinders in upright position and secured. Caps are to be kept on tanks not in use. Keep free from oil and grease.
2. Remove cutting torch gauges and install caps on tanks when transporting torch units.
3. All tanks must be transported in a secure upright position.

1. Electrical

1. Use only three (3) wire extension cords. Plug into grounded receptacles. Do not remove the grounding prong from a plug.
2. Use ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all temporary circuits.
3. Do not allow extension cords to lay in water.
4. When necessary to work on energizing equipment for repairs, maintenance, modification or any other reason, equipment must be Locked Out and Tagged Out.

If in and existing plant, coordinate shutdown with appropriate plant personnel.

Make sure all covers, guards, etc. are in place and all personnel are clear before equipment start up.

1. Ladders and Scaffolds

1. Make sure all ladders are in good condition – extension ladders must have safety feet. Make sure all ladders are firmly placed and that you keep both hands free while going up and down. Make sure extension ladders extend 36” above the landing level and are firmly tied-off.
2. Any Damage to scaffolds, false work, or other supporting structures must be reported promptly to your supervisor.
3. All scaffolding on wheels must be fully planked at all working elevations and have a standard guardrail and toe boards installed. All wheels must be lockable.
4. Make sure all scaffold is properly tied-off at every third section and properly braced.

1. Roof and Floor Openings

1. All pits, floor and roof openings with a vertical drop of 20 inches or more must have a standard guardrail and toe boards installed around the perimeter.

1. Cranes and Lifts

1. Only properly trained and Licensed personnel shall be permitted to operate cranes or lifts.
2. Do not get under loads that are being carried by cranes or forklifts.
3. Do not ride crane balls or hooks.
4. Do not operate a crane or lift within 10’ of high voltage lines. If necessary to do so check with your supervisor to be sure the necessary safety precautions have been complied with.
5. Never ride on the forks of a forklift unless you are in a cage or a platform built for that specific purpose.
6. All slings, chokers and cables must be inspected (as per manufacturer’s instructions) before and after each use. Any damaged unit must be removed from service immediately.

1. Excavation and Backfilling

1. Before excavation begins on any job, all local utilities must be notified 48 hours in advance to locate any buried lines. It is extremely dangerous to cut into buried lines or cables.
2. Before excavation begins on any job, the project manager, supervisor and any involved subcontractors must review the applicable OSHA & JOSHA excavation regulations in 29CFR Part 1926, subpart P concerning the use of trench safety and protective systems.
3. All banks of excavations just be sloped or benched back to prevent cave0ins. When there is insufficient room, the bank must be protected using properly braced shoring. Check with the project manager on proper procedures for installation and removal of shoring. Piles spoil material well back from the edge of the excavation.
4. Operate tractors bulldozers and backhoes with special car ate the edges of deep fill, cut banks and slopes where there is danger of overturning.
5. Be extremely careful around excavations during weather changes.
6. All excavations should be examined before backfilling to be sure that no one is in them.

1. Confined Space Entry

A confined space is defined by OSHA as:

1. Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work:
2. Has limited or restricted entry or exit, for example – tanks, vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults, drums, pits and manholes. These are examples of spaces that have limited means of entry or exit.
3. Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.

Entry into a confined space is extremely dangerous and special precautions must be taken such as testing for air quality, retrieval system, communications system and fill time monitor to name just a few steps that need to be taken before entry.

Since entry into a confined space is so potentially dangerous it is the policy of M and J Exteriors, LLC to:

1. Avoid confined space entry whenever possible.
2. If it is determined that confined space entry is unavoidable, a site specific entry plan must be developed and approved by your Project Manager.
3. Never enter a confined space even for a short time without proper precautions and approval. Dangerous fumes of gasses can kill you in seconds.
4. If you have any concerns or questions about entering an area check with your sit superintendent first.

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