SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
Produced By
Safety Director
Diamond Materials, LLC
924 South Heald Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19801
Telephone
(302) 658-6524
Facsimile
(302) 658-0684
DIAMOND MATERIALS, LLC
COMPANY SAFETY POLICY
The safety of the employees of Diamond Materials and the general public is of vital
concern to our company. It is our intent to perform operations in the safest manner possible consistent with good construction
practices. In order to reduce the potential of employees and non-employees injury, an organized and effective safety program
must be implemented company wide.
Diamond Materials, LLC will provide employees with a safe place in which to work. The
companys superintendents and foreman are designated as the competent person in our safety efforts. They have the experience
and knowledge to recognize unsafe conditions, and are given the authority to stop work and make the necessary corrections
to control exposure to unsafe conditions.
Our safety program requires the full cooperation of all our employees and subcontractors
in order to be successful. Any employee who willfully disregards known safety practices will be subject to our disciplinary
policy outlined in the safety program.
Any unsafe conditions or practices noted by employees should be reported immediately
to their foreman. All work is to be conducted in a safe, effective, workman like manner and in accordance with the accepted
safety standards of the trade and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Diamond materials, LLC safety
program will be strictly enforced on all projects.
Authority & Accountability
The President of Diamond Materials, LLC shall accept the responsibility for providing
resources and guidance for the development and implementation of the Safety & Health Program, selecting and designating
the Safety Director and establishing management policies and procedures toward effective implementation of the Safety &
Health Program.
The Safety Director shall be responsible and shall be held accountable for the overall
implementation of the working plan. The President of the Company will have the authority to delegate any and/or all portions
of the Program to subordinates; however, he will be responsible for the implementation of the Plan. The safety director, upper
management personnel, and foreman will have the duty and authority to approve and carry out all disciplinary actions for those
who violate the policies, procedures and/or rules and regulations relating to this Safety & Health Program. Supervisor
responsibilities and duties relating to this safety and health program are also explained in greater detail on the following
pages.
Each employee of Diamond Materials, LLC shall be responsible and accountable for
providing this company with the commitment to abide by the policies, procedures, rules, regulations and orders set forth by
this Safety and Health Program. Each employee should become actively involved in this program to assist the company in maintaining
a safe and healthful workplace environment for all involved.
Employers of outside contractors that provide or perform services at any location
of the company are responsible for ensuring that all employees, and services provided by the contractors employees, are performed
in a manner that is consistent with and/or equal to Federal Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the companys commitment
to safety and health.
The companys Accident Prevention Plan and Safety & Health Program will be made
available for review to all sub-contractors. Should special work be contracted to an outside contractor by the company, which
is not part of this safety program, the management of the company, acting as a Host Employer, will have the right to request
from the contractor, for review, a safety plan for the work to be performed. The contractors safety plan will meet all safety
and health standards required to perform the proposed work in order to comply with federal safety and health standards and
maintain a safe and healthful workplace environment.
Safety Directors Responsibilities
The Safety Director will be responsible for the
overall implementation of the Diamond Materials, LLC safety and health program. The Safety Director will exercise these procedures
by identifying hazards on the worksite or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees and
controlling or eliminating them immediately.
For the purpose of this safety program, a Competent Person may be
the Safety Director, a Project Manager, Foreman, Employee, or any other qualified
person hired by the company, capable of exercising the responsibilities
of a Competent Person when authorized by the company.
Note: A Competent Person is one who has the capability of identifying
existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions, which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to
Employees, and has the authority by the company to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
The Safety Director and/or designated Competent Person will demonstrate
competency in safety and will have specific training in and/or be knowledgeable about the implementation of the companys safety
and health policies outlined in this program, all safety operation procedures specific to the company, and the applicable
federal, state and municipal safety and health standards required to assist the company in maintaining a safe workplace. The
Safety Director will be responsible for monitoring and reporting the results as measured by criteria such as incident rates
to the President of the company.
Responsibilities of the Safety Director will
include; but are not limited to:
Resolve questions approve and/or recommend necessary
expenditures to correct unsafe conditions.
Make
regular office, shop, job site tours and safety inspections to determine if safe work practices are being observed, and to
ensure that unsafe conditions do not exist. Actively promote and follow the safety and health program.
Implement and monitor an effective continuing safety
and health-training program. Personally perform select safety inspections, and review safety inspection reports and unsafe
conditions reported by Supervisors, Employees or others. Make or obtain corrections as required to maintain a safe workplace
and ensure compliance.
Ensure compliance with safe work practices and company safety rules. Take or recommend appropriate disciplinary action
to ensure compliance. This includes safe working procedures in all departments.
Investigate accidents and near misses, and assist with completion of accident report forms
when required.
Review reports of first aid incidents to determine preventive actions. Ensure that recordable
injuries are being documented on OSHA
300 logs. Take immediate corrective actions as required.
Ensure that specific programs (i.e. use of PPE, hazard communication, protection from bloodborne pathogens, respiratory protection, confined space entry, fall protection, forklift and powered
equipment operator safety) are implemented and complied with consistently.
Supervisor Safety Responsibilities
Foremen, and/or anyone supervising over any job
site area
or crew, with authority to direct the work and actions of others, will be responsible for adhering to the following safety
rules, procedures and policy guidelines.
Additionally, supervisors will be concerned about
the safety and welfare of employees. Consequently, if a supervisor observes a hazard or safety compliance violation in an
area outside of his or her direct authority, he/she should report this to the supervisor in charge of the work area, and then
to the Safety Director.
If the hazard or violation presents an IMMEDIATE DANGER to life or
health, the supervisor observing the danger shall INTERVENE
IMMEDIATELY to the extent necessary to prevent injury or harm to persons without causing danger to him/her self. THIS IS THE PRIMARY AND OVERRIDING PRIORITY!
Preventing damage to company facilities and/or property is a secondary priority. Therefore, any hazards requiring abatement,
which are outside the supervisors authority and/or ability to correct or eliminate, will be immediately reported to a Safety
Director and/or designated Competent Person.
Supervisors safety performance is part of their
overall performance evaluation. Their job responsibilities include:
Ensure compliance with Diamond Material, LLCs safety
rules and regulations through daily supervision of workers. Take corrective and progressive disciplinary action to ensure
employee compliance with safety policies.
Conduct and/or assist in safety indoctrination and training
for New Hires about company safety practices
and potential hazardous conditions within the assigned work area. This includes ensuring that Personal Protective Equipment
is either issued or available to New Hires and they are properly trained in its use.
Conduct and/or assist with ongoing safety indoctrination
and training for employees, and provide additional safety training for employees reassigned to new duties. This means making
sure that employees have received required safety training BEFORE they begin work.
Report and, if possible, correct unsafe conditions anywhere
they are observed on the job site. Request corrective actions through higher levels of supervision when the required correction
is beyond his/her authority or ability to correct.
Any injured
employee completes the Employees Incident Report form as soon as possible and appropriate.
Investigate
reported accidents and near misses. Ensure that all injuries are promptly treated by first aid. If the employee requires attention
by a doctor (non-emergency), ensure that he or she is taken to the Companys designated primary care physician or hospital
emergency room.
In emergency
situations, alert and cooperate with the local Emergency Medical Service and/or Fire Department. Inform the Safety Director immediately.
All Supervisory
personnel shall work at all times to develop and support safety consciousness and maintain a cooperative attitude among employees
about safety.
All Supervisory personnel should set an example by wearing required Personal Protective Equipment and complying with the safety
policies, procedures, rules, regulations and orders outlined and hereafter set forth in this program. Supervisory personnel who fail to demonstrate, support, or comply with the Companys endeavors
to maintain a safe and healthful workplace environment will be subject to disciplinary action.
Your Designation as a Competent Person
The legislation creating the Occupation Safety and Health Administration was enacted
to protect workers from accidents and injuries occurring at work. For many workplaces considered dangerous by OSHA, a competent
person must be present while the work is taking place. These competent persons are required by training or experience to recognize
construction hazards, and take necessary precautions to avoid employee injuries.
The exact OSHA definition of a competent person is, one who is capable of identifying
existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to
employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Many people are ultimately responsible for employee safety, from the job estimator,
the superintendent, to the employees themselves. In our effort, the competent person is the jobsite foreman. This means that
you are our designated front line of safety. OSHA considers you management because your decisions in the field directly affect
employee safety every day.
As a competent person, you must be able to avoid hazardous situations that may arise
from, heavy machinery, trenching and excavating, fall protection, crane use and other regular construction risk exposures.
OSHA
INSPECTIONS
The
following outline form will provide the job superintendent and foreman with the steps that they should take in the event of
an OSHA inspection.
An
OSHA Inspector is required to show you his/her credentials at the beginning of any kind of OSHA inspection, accident investigation
etc. Remember you are representing the company, and certain rights are afforded to the contractor when being inspected by
OSHA.
If
an OSHA inspector is on site, he/she is able to levy fines against the company ranging from minimum amounts in the hundreds
of dollars range, to maximum penalties in the hundreds of thousands of dollars range. If an OSHA inspection is taking place,
your responsibility is to protect the interests of the company; we could lose thousands of dollars if we are misrepresented.
I)
Call the Company President and Safety Director to alert them that OSHA is on the jobsite. Typically the inspector will wait
until a company top management official is present to have an opening conference. Tell the inspector when your safety director
will most likely be on site so that they may feel free to come back when representation is available.
2)
If no other company official is available, you must represent the company in the inspection.
3)
Be polite, the inspector is doing his or her job, just like you are. Be cooperative, but do not offer any company information voluntarily.
4)
Always get the inspectors name, and business card.
5) The inspector should tell you why he/she
is on site:
a) A complaint from an employee. The supervisor has the right to see
the complaint, but do not ask who the employee is that submitted the complaint.
b) A passing inspector noticed an unsafe act while traveling on the
roadway. An OSHA Official must stop if they believe an employee is in a dangerous situation.
c) The company name came up for a random inspection. This is the least
common.
d) An accident that involved serious injuries or serious news coverage
has occurred. OSHA has come to determine the cause of the accident, and if any safety deficiencies led to the incident.
6)
The inspector will ask you for certain records, some of these are available in the main office such as training records or
our OSHA 300 log. Others you should have in your truck or job trailer:
a) Present Company Safety Program.
b) First Aid Kit
c) Fire Extinguisher
d) Material Safety Data Sheets
e) Tool Box Safety Meeting Sheets
7) The inspector has a right to interview
employees about the company safety policy. This should be done in an informal matter at the jobsite.
8) The supervisor
must never allow the inspector to go around the jobsite by him or herself; you should accompany them to assure their safety
on site.
9) The supervisor must take notes of any
questions the inspector asks, where they went on the jobsite, what they looked at, measured, who they interviewed, etc.
10) If the
inspector points out a situation as hazardous, the supervisor should take steps to satisfy the inspector but point out why
the situation is not dangerous to employees, using examples such as:
a) Manufacturers recommended procedures
b) Low hazard exposure
c) General industry acceptance
11) All inspections
must have a closing conference at which all parties should be represented.
12) Please note that OSHA must have a court order to shut down a job.
13) OSHA cannot levy fines on-site, therefore no penalties must be paid on the spot.
Employee Safety Responsibilities
The
health and safety of each Employee is a major responsibility. Therefore, all employees must share this obligation.
Employees
must take every initiative for their own safety and that of co-workers. Employees must know and follow safe and proper procedures,
and be aware of the hazards pertaining to their job. Therefore, employees must at all times use the proper safety equipment
provided.
As a condition of employment, employees must become familiar with, observe
and obey
company rules and established policies for health, safety and preventing injuries while at work. Additionally, employees MUST learn the approved safe practices and procedures
that apply to their work.
Prior
to beginning special work or new assignments, an employee should review applicable and appropriate safety rules.
If
an employee has any question about how a task should be done safely, he/she must NOT to begin the task until they discuss the situation with their Foreman.
It
is of utmost importance that employees immediately report any hazardous conditions, unsafe practices or improperly functioning
equipment. Only by constant attention and quick reporting
by
all employees will we be able to eliminate all hazards and thereby prevent accidents and make this the safest possible place
of employment.
NO EMPLOYEE IS EVER REQUIRED to perform work that is unsafe.
Everyone
who has agreed to work for Diamond Materials, LLC implicitly agrees to:
Follow safety rules and procedures exactly and ask questions about any part of the job not understood.
Be responsible for
his/her own safety and the safety of fellow Employees.
Report all injuries/incidents immediately upon occurrence to your Foreman no matter how minor.
Regard safety as an important part of getting the job done.
Specific Job Execution Requirements
Employees are specifically PROHIBITED
from performing a job, task or assignment if they have not been trained
in safety rules and safe working procedures relating to that specific work.
When a new job or non-routine task involves heavy lifting, or a specific type of work that has not been previously reviewed
for potential hazards and job safety requirements, a safety assessment will be conducted by the affected Job Site Foreman
and the Safety Director prior to beginning this work.
The planning and review will consider the following:
Equipment
requirements, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Visual
survey of the area/vicinity of the lift or task.
Inspection
of workplace environment, ergonomics and dynamics of the task as they relate to safety and health, materials and equipment
required, personal protective equipment required.
Employee
safety instruction needed to do the job safely, including:
o The
proper way to do the work;
o Safety
rules pertaining to the work;
o Safe
working procedures; and
o Proper
use of Personal Protective Equipment. Emergency procedures.
Workplace Safety & Health Overview
98% of all
accidents are preventable.
88% of all
accidents are due to human failure.
10% of accidents
are caused by condition failure.
Only 2%
would even qualify to be considered acts of God.
Most
accidents and injuries at work are caused by unsafe acts. Unsafe acts can develop into unsafe working habits. Project Managers,
Foremen and Employees at Diamond Materials, LLC have personal responsibility to make sure that this does not happen. Everyone
must observe safe work practices with every job or task. Everyone must stay alert to recognize hazards, and then act to eliminate
them.
Many
injuries occur while workers are performing routine tasks. Even high-hazard jobs can become routine over time. Complacency
leads to carelessness. Shortcuts are taken more and more often, increasing the odds of an accident. The worker knows he or
she is cutting safety short. Fellow workers in the area almost certainly notice.
The
injury happens. There is loss of a hand, or eyesight, or movement from the neck down.
Perhaps
one or more lives are lost forever to the victims, families, friends and fellow workers.
Everyone
calls it an accident, as if something could not have been done to prevent the tragedy.
An
unsafe condition is often the result of someone elses unsafe act. This is why each Employee must develop good work habits
and properly plan each task to avoid accidents and injury.
Employees
must know and follow all safety regulations. Employees must inform their Foreman if they do not have adequate safety protection
in any work activity, or if they do not know how to do the job safely. Prior to beginning any task, workers must know exactly
what is to be done, and how to do it safely.
Employees
must be constantly concerned about protecting themselves and others. They should make sure that tools and equipment are in
proper working order. They should not attempt to repair a tool, machine, electrical circuit or vehicle unless they are trained
and authorized to do so.
Employees
should report any unsafe equipment or work situation to their Foreman immediately. Any kind of horseplay is absolutely prohibited,
as are alcohol and unprescribed drugs in the workplace.
There
is usually no mystery about how workers get hurt. The most common causes of injuries are simple and easy to understand:
Striking against an object, or being struck by one
Getting caught in, on or between objects
Falling down, falling off
Contacting electric current, temperature extremes or radiation
Inhaling, swallowing or absorbing harmful material
Over-exertion from lifting, pulling, pushing
or reaching
Noise causing injury to the ears or hearing loss
The
most effective methods for preventing accidents are also simple and obvious:
Prepare for the job or task
Look all around and expect the unexpected
Let others know what you are doing pass the word
Follow the rules and stay alert
When work is completed, leave the area clean and clear of hazards
Diamond
Materials, LLC has established a comprehensive Workplace Safety and Health Program. The Program applies to all Company operations
at all levels. It has the full support and active commitment of Management, to encourage all Employees to make it work.
It
is the policy and philosophy of Diamond Materials, LLC that all employees are provided with proper job and safety training,
as well as a safe and healthful working environment, free of recognized safety and health hazards. The Program is intended
to help achieve these goals.
Management,
Project Managers and Foremen are responsible and accountable for the safety and health of all Employees through:
Safety training
Correcting safety hazards
Encouraging positive, proactive attitudes.
Recognizing and changing poor or inadequate Employee safety performance
Using constructive discipline as required to enforce safety
·
Investigating all on-the-job accidents, injuries and near misses toward corrective
action
Basic Safety Program Elements
This
is intended as a helpful overview of the basic elements to be established by this Safety & Health Program. The items below
can be used as an informal punch list to check off specific goals accomplished, and to highlight goals that need additional
implementation.
Management as its statement of Diamond Materials, LLC
policy towards workplace safety, Employee responsibilities and accountabilities accepts this written Safety & Health Program.
This is utilized for accomplishing Company goals relating to workplace safety.
This Policy establishes an in-house Safety Director,
who is designated to coordinate and manage the Companys safety program. Specific responsibilities for the Safety Director
are explained in the Accident Prevention Plan. The Safety Director reports directly to the President of Diamond Materials,
LLC.
Safety Director and Supervisors are trained in their
responsibilities relating to this Safety Program. These responsibilities include Employee training, job hazard identification,
accident investigation, obtaining first-aid, and Employee supervision relating to safety and injury prevention. Specific Supervisor
safety responsibilities are explained in the Accident Prevention Plan.
All employees will be trained in their responsibilities
relating to the Safety & Health Program. This includes general and specific safe work practices and hazard identification
in their work area. Employees will be instructed to report all accidents, unsafe conditions and work-related injuries or illnesses
to their Foremen IMMEDIATELY New Hires
will receive initial safety orientation and training in safe working procedures BEFORE they begin work on any job site or work assignment.
Formal workplace monitoring, through in-house and independent
surveys will be conducted on an on-going basis. In-house monitoring will include safety surveys by Foremen and the Safety
Director. Top Management will periodically review and participate in safety monitoring as a way to confirm results. All discovered
hazards will be documented and the responsible Employee, Safety Director or Foreman notified so that corrective action can
be taken. Company policy relating to monitoring, explained in the Accident Prevention Plan, will include a method of following
up on recommendations to ensure that noted hazards are corrected or eliminated.
The
Safety Director or Jobsite Foreman will conduct an accident investigation with emphasis on determining the actual cause of
the accident and by what fault
The Foreman will complete a written safety report, in the form and format provided by the company in a timely manner.
The report will include any suggestions for corrective measures and action that needed to be taken.
The Safety Director will review all accident investigation
reports to understand circumstances of the incident, determine if appropriate and adequate corrective actions have been taken,
and initiate any changes or additions to this written Safety & Health Program as may be indicated as a result of the incident.
The Safety Director will also conduct a periodic accident analysis to determine overall trends in accident or problem areas
in Company operations. This is explained in the Accident Prevention Plan.
Management will utilize the concept of Job Safety Analysis
(JSA) for each hazardous operation, to determine the steps required to perform the job safely, and to control hazards. Analysis
will also help establish what type(s) of Personal Protective Equipment should be required for the task. JSA will be used as
a training tool for Employees.
Hiring procedures will also include reference checks,
interviews, pre-placement medical evaluation (as required by the job description and allowed under the ADA) and a Motor Vehicle
Records (MVR) check if the job involves or includes driving a vehicle in the course and scope of employment.
Chemical safety standards, including compliance with
the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, include maintaining a Master File of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), a Chemical
Inventory List of all hazardous chemicals authorized for the workplace, and a copy of the Companys written Hazard Communication
Program on each job site, workplace or Company establishment. The chemical suppliers or vendors will provide MSDS. Employees
subject to handling any potentially hazardous chemical will use the MSDS in strict compliance with its guidelines, for the
safe use, storage and disposal of these products.
When Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required
for a task, employees performing the task MUST use it. Employees will be trained in the proper use of PPE as required for
proper selection, fitting, use, storage and maintenance of such equipment. PPE will be maintained in good condition, and ready
for use at all times. Scheduled inspections will be held for PPE required on the job site. The Safety Director, or someone
designated by the Safety Director, will conduct a Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment to determine the type of
PPE required to maintain employee safety.
There
is no position or job at Diamond Materials, LLC, which requires employees to render First Aid or CPR in the course and scope
of their employment. However, it will be every employees responsibility to immediately report all accidents relating to injuries
and/or illnesses to their immediate Foreman. Employees must also call 911 for emergency medical aid for an accident.
If the victim demonstrates any potential life threatening conditions. Emergency First Aid will be obtained by contacting
the on-site First Aid Provider or by calling 911.
Employee training in First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is encouraged because
of its value and benefit to individuals, their families and the community. The Company supports any employee who, while on
the job chooses to act as a Good Samaritan and assist a co-worker or another person with First Aid or CPR. First Aid supplies
and basic personal protective equipment against bloodborne pathogens are provided and remain accessible to employees at every
work site during all shifts.
All
employees will be trained in emergency and incident response procedures, including the use of portable fire extinguishers
and emergency evacuation of the workplace.
Records
are maintained relating to safety, training, accidents, injuries and safety results. These include accident investigation
reports, supervisor and employee reports of injuries, minutes of Safety & Health Committee meetings, records of Employee
safety and job training, workplace safety surveys; Employee medical examination summaries and confidential records (as required),
state workers compensation reports and OSHArequired documentation for reporting occupational injuries and illnesses.
Medical records are available to affected employees upon request.
Warning
signs and barricades, as needed, will be posted in prominent places in the workplace.
Weekly
employee safety meetings and employee safety training will be conducted.
Current
emergency phone numbers will be posted near each telephone phone commonly used by employees in the workplace. Employees in
remote locations will have access to a phone and posted emergency phone numbers for calling for assistance in the event of
an emergency.
A scheduled maintenance program will be established for all production equipment, to maintain efficiency and safe operating
levels. In assignments where employees are required to operate company vehicles, regular vehicle maintenance will be a part
of this program. Drivers will be responsible for identifying vehicle defects and reporting them to the Shop Foreman for repair.
EMERGENCIES
In case of serious emergencies, such as danger to life or property, the rules
of this manual may be temporarily changed to facilitate proper handling of the emergency.
OTHER SITUATIONS
All Foremen will give employees specific instructions on any situations not
covered in this safety manual.
Safety in the Reception & Business Offices
Specific
safety rules have been established for reception areas and business offices. They address exposures in both public and non-public
areas.
DO NOT allow litter or spilled liquid to remain on the floor.
DO NOT leave boxes, wastebaskets, chairs or other obstacles in aisles or walkways.
Keep restrooms clean and make sure that the floors are
thy.
Be especially careful with spills of coffee or other
liquid beverages. Stop and clean up any spill IMMEDIATELY.
OFFICE MAINTENANCE
Keep stairs, steps, step-ups and step-downs well lit.
Make sure that hand rails, treads and risers are kept in good condition.
Post warning signs if employees or visitors must step
up or down when going over a raised threshold.
Make sure that fire exits and fire extinguisher locations
are clearly marked and visible from a distance and be sure that office and reception area fire extinguishers are inspected
on a regular basis.
Sidewalks and walk routes to employee parking must be
well lit, clearly marked and free of holes or slip/trip hazards.
Warning signs should be clearly posted near repair work
or redecorating. Appliances, office equipment or electrical circuits should be tagged-out during repairs.
SAFETY HAZARDS
If you notice that the floor is damaged or has a possible
trip hazard, or that carpeting shows worn spots or holes which could be a trip hazard, notify your Supervisor.
Make sure that electrical cords are concealed where they
cannot cause a trip hazard for persons walking by.
Report immediately any frayed electrical cord, damaged plug or switch,
extension cord with a missing grounding plug, a cord draped over hot pipes or in situations which could cause damage to the cord.
DO NOT use flimsy extension cords.
Make
sure that all electric equipment and appliances manufactured with three-pronged plugs are plugged into grounded outlets and
have the third (grounding) prong intact on the plug.
PROCEDURES
DO NOT use chairs, tables, desks, boxes, or drawers as stepping stools or ladders.
It
is dangerous to lean too far back in an office chair, or to put your feet up on the desk while sitting in a wheeled office
chair or a chair that is tilted back.
DO NOT run in the office.
DO NOT leave desk or file drawers hanging open. Be sure that lockers, cabinets and
bookcases are bolted or otherwise secured from falling.
Remember
to keep heavy file drawers to the bottom in a file cabinet, and empty or lighter drawers to the top. To prevent toppling,
DO NOT open more than one drawer of a file cabinet at the same time.
Store
boxes, papers and books in secure places and not on top of file cabinets, storage cabinets or window sills.
Mark
transparent glass doors to make sure they can be seen.
Turn
off powered machines when not in use.
DO NOT keep pencils in a holder with points up.
Place
the paper cutter on a stable surface when you use it. Latch the cutter blade when not is use.
Do
not mix razor blades, Xacto blades, pins or other sharps with paper clips.
Use
non-flammable fluids whenever possible, store flammable liquids (rubber cement, thinner, etc.) in original containers with
lids tightly closed.
· Strictly enforce
No Smoking postings inside of Company facilities.
DO
NOT store combustibles near heaters or other sources of heat or open flame.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION
All
office-based employees should be familiar with fire evacuation procedures.
In
the event of a fire evacuation, all employees will exit the building and gather in the front parking lot near the street
The
ranking on-duty supervisor is responsible for taking a roll call of employees to be sure all are accounted for.
Be
sure that emergency phone numbers are posted by each telephone.
INJURY RESPONSE
Keep
adequate first-aid supplies available specifically for the office and reception areas.
All accidents, injuries, slips, trips and falls must be reported and properly recorded, even if the employee involved
does not believe he/she is hurt.
Accident Reporting & Investigations
Diamond
Materials, LLC will investigate all work related accidents, injuries and near miss incidents involving employees or other
persons, or significant damage to Diamond Materials, LLC property. The investigation will be used to develop preventive measures
and implement corrective actions.
REPORTING
Employees
of Diamond Materials, LLC are required to report any of the following to their immediate Supervisor:
· Accidents or
incidents resulting in injury or illness of any magnitude (including first aid related cases)
· Accidents or
incidents resulting in significant property or equipment damage
· Any near miss
incidents that could potentially have resulted in injury or illness to an employee, or damage to property
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Job
site foremen will be responsible for conducting accident investigations at their job sites. Upon notification of an accident
or near miss incident, the Foreman will determine the following:
· Flow the accident
or incident occurred
· Special circumstances
involved
· Underlying,
indirect or associated causes
· Corrective actions or preventive measures and controls indicated by investigation results
Accidents and incidents involving situations where multiple Foremen are affected, will be investigated
as a joint effort with the Foreman of the job site in which the accident or incident occurred taking charge and being held
accountable for the investigation.
DOCUMENTATION
The Safety Director will document all findings of the investigations for review. Accident and incident investigation
documentation will record, as a minimum, the following information:
Date
and time of occurrence
Name
of person(s) involved, job title, area assigned and length of experience in the company with this job and time employee started work day
Location
of occurrence
Nature
and seventy of injury or illness
Name
of supervisor(s) conducting the investigation
Job assignment
or duties being performed at time of incident
A list
of any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or operator certification(s) required for this job or assignment, and whether
the person(s) involved were using this PPE and/or held current certifications as required
Special
circumstances or encumbrances and details of how the accident or incident occurred
Equipment
affected or involved
Comments
of the person(s) injured or directly involved (unless unavailable due to injury),
names and comments of witnesses
·
Apparent indirect, underlying or contributing factors
(including fault or failure in Safety & Health Program elements)
· Corrective action(s) implemented
or preventive measures taken (including Safety & Health Program adjustments)
Analysis & Review
Management
and the Safety Director will review and analyze records and documentation pertaining to accidents, injuries and near misses
in the workplace. Results of this analysis will help evaluate the effectiveness of the Safety & Health Program. The process
also helps confirm that appropriate corrective action has been taken. These reviews will be conducted at least quarterly,
or more frequently if greater attention seems warranted.
Reviews
will focus on hazard analysis and recognition of developing trends. Trend analysis will identify recurring accidents and near
miss incidents resulting in, or potentially involving Injury, illness or property damage. The analysis will also recognize
repeatedly identified hazards and/or violations needing corrective action(s) to establish which program component is failing
and allowing this hazard or violation to exist. Special attention will be devoted to areas and criteria that demonstrate failure
in this Accident Prevention Plan. This Accident Prevention Plan will also be revised to include the introduction of new procedures,
processes and/or equipment as needed.
Project
Managers and their job site Foremen will provide information and recommendations for corrective measures for trends developing
on their job sites.
Employees
will be made aware of developing trends and hazard exposures as they are recognized. Trends of accidents or hazard recurrences
will be a focal point for corrective action and employee training as needed. Project Managers and Foremen will follow recommended
corrective measures until the causing factors of identified hazards have been eliminated or controlled.
Employee
training records will also be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure an adequate and effective training program is maintained.
Employees will also be interviewed from time to time to establish retention of training and determine when information should
be supported or repeated.
Periodic Review & Revision of Program Elements
The Safety Director and/or others who may be designated by the President
of Diamond
Materials, LLC will review and revise the components of the Accident Prevention Plan and the
Master Safety Program for effectiveness and implementation at least annually.
Special attention will be devoted to areas and criteria that demonstrate failure in a Program component, and introduction
of new procedures, processes or equipment
Corrective measures will be taken as needed to re-emphasize or restructure the Accident Prevention Plan, safety and
health programs to perform at optimum effectiveness.
DRUG AND
ALCOHOL AWARENESS POLICY
Diamond Materials, LLC has a vital interest in maintaining a work environment
that promotes the health, welfare, and safety of its employees. Being under the influence of drugs or alcohol poses unnecessary
and unacceptable safety and health risks, not only to the user, but to all those that work with him or her. The Diamond Materials,
LLC has enacted and will carry out reasonable measures for ensuring a drug
free workplace.
The possession, transfer, manufacturing, distribution, sales, or use of alcohol
or illicit drugs is not permitted on Diamond Materials, LLC premises or jobsites, or while operation, repairing, or maintaining
Company equipment, or vehicles, or while operating a personal vehicle on Company business. Any employee or subcontractor violating
this policy will be subject to immediate termination for the first offense. Any visitor found in violation will be escorted
off the site.
The Diamond Materials, LLC recognizes that chemical dependency is a serious
health problem. Diamond Materials, LLC encourages all employees to seek assistance for such problems. Reasonable efforts will
be made to provide any help requested by the employee. All supervisors and those charged with administering this policy will
use every effort to maintain strict confidentiality.
Disciplinary Procedure
Diamond Materials, LLC believes that safety, quality, and production are three essential components that make for a
successful project. The employees of Diamond Materials, LLC and the subcontractors, who work on our sites, are essential components,
which will make our project and safety program effective.
Safety rules are made to protect the employee from injury, therefore it is easiest to follow safety rules, and best
work practices. Site management must have the authority to make disciplinary decisions in the event of safety or disciplinary
violation on the project. This is why Diamond Materials, LLC has established this progressive disciplinary policy.
The following progressive disciplinary procedures are in place on all projects, unless otherwise specified in the jobsite
safety program:
First Offense:
Written warning to the employee
Second Offense:
Written warning, and discussion between the jobsite foreman, and Project Manager
Third Offense:
Employee suspended 1-5 days, a $50.00 Fine, and notice in writing that the next offense will result in dismissal.
Fourth Offense:
Employee Terminated. Employee can only be re-hired with the permission of the company president.
Sometimes the work will not accommodate the loss of an employees time due to a disciplinary penalty, therefore, Diamond
Materials, LLC reserves the right to deduct vacation days as equal penalty to suspension days. Employees without vacation
days must be suspended. They are not able to make up for suspension time with overtime.
Not withstanding the above progressive disciplinary program, the company may at any time terminate an employee for a
violation of a safety regulation or disciplinary violation (even if it is the employees first offense) if in the opinion of
site management the violation is sufficiently serious to merit immediate discharge.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN
Diamond Materials, LLC
A. IN CASE OF FIRE:
1. Remove anyone in immediate danger
to safety; warn others who are endangered by the fire.
2. Call 911, clearly and concisely
report your name, location, address and a description of the situation.
3. Notify the Diamond Materials Superintendent and the company Safety
Director of the situation.
B. IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT:
1. If medical assistance is required, call 911.
2. Notify the Diamond Materials, LLC Superintendent or Site Foreman.
3. Provide as much information as possible regarding the incident.
4. The Diamond Materials, LLC Superintendent or Job Site Foreman follow-up
will include the following:
a. Ensure that 911 has been called.
b. Ensure that both the situation
and the victim(s) are stabilized.
c. Investigate to determine what
happened so that steps can be taken to ensure that it doesnt happen again
d. Complete the initial Incident/Accident
report and if required, follow up with the appropriate Subcontractor for a copy of their formal Incident/Accident report.
e. Take pictures and interview
other personnel at the site.
f. Inform the company
Safety Director immediately.
C. CHEMICAL
SPILLS OR LEAKS:
1. Treat any spill, leak or fumes with caution when first encountered.
a. Notify workers in the immediate area
of the situation.
b.
Notify the Diamond Materials, LLC Project Superintendent and Job Site Foremen.
c.
Seal off the area to ensure that other workers and visitors do not enter the affected area.
d.
Contain the spill using appropriate materials to stop it from spreading.
2. The Diamond Materials, LLC Superintendent and Job Foremen responsible
for the materials, will determine what the material is and what steps are needed to be taken, for both the emergency and for
clean up, from the information contained on the Material Safety Data Sheet to include the following:
a.
What risks are involved
b.
What precautions are required to be taken immediately
c.
If the material is toxic and can cause personal harm, evacuate the area immediately and call 911 for further action.
d.
Notify the company Safety Director immediately.
D. GENERAL:
1. Review and maintain all Material Safety Data Sheets for materials
being used on site. Note specific requirements for handling, storing and requirements for personal protective equipment.
2. Have available on site appropriate retaining or absorbing materials
to be used in the event of a spill or leak.
SPILL CONTROL
PLAN
Vehicles are equipped with emergency reflective triangles, first aid kits, shovel, broom, gloves
and dry safety absorbent to accommodate a spill that may occur. In addition, vehicles are equipped with tarps to be used to
cover all loads being hauled to aid in preventing spillage. Should a spill occur, our drivers are instructed to follow DOT
safety Regulations and to use the equipment carried on the vehicle to secure the spillage.
Drivers will use the tarps to cover all loads. In the event of a spillage, drivers will secure
the area and then call our company dispatcher located at 924 South Heald St., Wilmington, DE 19801, telephone (302) 658-6524
to advise of the spillage. Our dispatcher will then contact DNREC immediately at 1-800-662-8802 (in-state only) or (302) 739-5072
to advise of this spillage so they may respond.
If the spillage should occur at a time that our corporate office is closed the driver shall contact
CHEMTREC at 1-800-424-9300 to report the spill.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FIRE
AND POLICE EMERGENCY
911
DELAWARE STATE
POLICE 302-368-6566
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
POLICE
302-571-7930
CLAYTON POLICE 302-653-8186
ELSMERE POLICE
302-998-1173
NEWARK POLICE 302-995-1141
WILMINGTON POLICE 302-654-5154
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL 302-733-1000
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL 302-421-4100
WILMINGTON HOSPITAL 302-733-1000
CONECTIV ENERGY
(GAS/ELE) 302-454-0300
ARTESIAN WATER 302-453-6971
UNITED WATER DELAWARE 302-633-5900
DELAWARE ONE CALL
LOCATOR 800-441-8355
ACCOUNT NO. 98205
NEW JERSEY ONE
CALL LOCATOR 800-272-1000
PENNSYLVANIA ONE
CALL 800-242-1776
MARYLAND ONE CALL 8008355
CONECTW ENERGY 800-833-7476
Outage Reporting
SOUTH JERSEY GAS COMPANY 800-582-7060
Leak Reporting
PENNS GROVE WATER COMPANY 856-478-4484
NEW JERSEY ONE CALL LOCATOR 800-272-1000
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS NEW JERSEY
CARNEYS POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT 856-299-0070
303 Harding Highway, Carneys Point, New Jersey 08069
CARNEYS POINT FIRE DEPARTMENT 856-299-0070
303 Harding Highway, Cameys Point,
New Jersey 08069
SALEM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 856-935-1000
310 Woodstown Road, Salem, New Jersey 08079
Medical Attention
Any
employee that gets hurt on the job should seek immediate medical attention and report the incident to your foreman for the
completion of an incident report. Should you need medical attention your foreman will provide you with transportation to the
companys designated primary care center Omega Medical Center located at 15 Omega Drive, Building K (second floor), Newark,
DE 19713. There phone number is (302) 368-5100 between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. After 6:00 pm you will be taken
to the nearest hospital emergency room for treatment.
In
emergency situations, stay alert and cooperate with the local Emergency Medical Service and/or Fire Department. Inform the
Safety Director immediately.
FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
BASIC FIRST AID TECHNIQUES
WHAT IS FIRST AID?
First
Aid is the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or has suddenly taken ill. It includes self-help
and home care if professional medical help is not available or is delayed. It includes confidence in the individual offering
his assistance by demonstrating his ability to administer competent First Aid techniques, encouraging words and the willingness
to help. When a
worker
is injured, what is done for him immediately will affect the severity of his injury. Use of proper practices of First Aid
along with properly trained employees who have completed courses sponsored by the American Red Cross, have a current or up-to-data
card should be designated in each crew to provide needed treatment in case of emergencies. The scope of such First Aid procedures
is to give prompt treatment to anyone who has suffered injury with the basic objectives being to give prompt relief in case
of serious injury and to prevent the infection of lesser injuries until professional medical assistance can be present.
Under OSHA record-keeping procedures, First Aid is defined as a one-tine treatment, plus any follow-up visit for observation
of minor scratches, cuts, and burns. First and foremost, it is important to remember that all employees report for treatment
immediately upon being injured, regardless of the extent of the injury.
FIRST AID TRAINING
First Aid training is a must, not because it is required by OSRA (Subpart K 190.151) but, because of its direct
value to our company. Properly trained First Aiders are an asset because they can stop dangerous bleeding, administer artificial
respiration and transport injured workers safely. In addition to direct benefits of on-the-job First Aid, training in First
Aid creates awareness of what causes accidents and because employees acquire accident awareness that makes them cautious;
hence, they are less likely to have accidents. OSHA requires that we have one individual trained in an approved safety course
in First Aid on each jobsite.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency and First Aid procedures do not necessarily require particularly hasty actions and in all cases, calmness
in decisions and actions will greatly contribute to the overall accomplishment. By a display of calmness by those in charge
during emergencies, the anxieties of others concerned are greatly subdued. The definite instances requiring great haste are
those which involve and of the following conditions:
1.
Prevention of further injury.
2.
Lifethreatening conditions as with loss of breathing, severe bleeding, heart attack, etc.
3.
Arrangements for transportation and professional medical care of injured persons.
For most other cases of injury emergencies, a few more minutes of time are of little consequence. First Aid does not
replace the physician but protect~ the patient until medical aid can be summoned and/or the patient transported to a place
for proper treatment. Rendered correctly, First Aid can often restore natural breathing, check loss of blood, reduce severity
of shock, protect wounds from infection, immobilize fractures, lessen pain, and conserve the patients strength. Except as
necessary for preventing further injury, an accident victim should not be moved without a clear idea of the extent of the
injury. A person trained in First Aid
should be brought to administer and direct emergency care of serious injuries, and he must be given a possible assistance.
The order of treatment can vary greatly since it is determined by both physical conditions as well as the actual injuries.
Speed in the care of some victims is
essential, but it has to be controlled to protect the patient. Emergency treatment should follow these general
rules.
1.
Be calm and evaluate the situation.
2.
If immediate action is needed to save a life (bleeding control, artificial respiration, inhalation of toxic fumes,
etc.) immediately give the proper treatment.
3.
Dont move a badly injured person unless it is absolutely necessary to get him to fresh air or away from an immediate
danger and it can be done without aggravating the injury.
4.
Police, fire department, medical help or an ambulance has to be called immediately if the condition of the injured
person appears serious.
5.
Continually reassure the person.
6.
Be clean when treating any wound. Know how to bandage and use antiseptic techniques for your hands, instruments, and
materials. Bandage all wounds and burns.
7.
All fractures need to be supported by well-padded splints applied to both sides of the fractured area and properly
bound.
8.
Keep an injured person lying down.
9.
Examine an injured person gently, loosen or cut away any clothing to lessen pain, but do not remove clothing from burns.
10.
Do not give fluids, alcohol or stimulants such as tea or coffee to an injured person.
11.
If the victim is unconscious, do not try to rouse him without getting professional medical advice.
The ambulance or other vehicle used for the transportation of injured persons should be such that patients may be moved
without aggravation of the injuries or unreasonable discomfort. The vehicle should always be mechanically ready and have the
ignition key in place; its interior and windshield should be clean. Only responsible and calm persons should be chosen for
transporting injured people and they must have definite knowledge regarding route, destination and procedures. The condition
of the injured person affects the considerations for need of an ambulance, or the assignment of more than a driver for transportation.
Certainly an injured person should not be expected to assist with changing a tire or to endure unreasonable delay when enroute
to medical aid; a seriously injured person should be accompanied by someone with First Aid training and reasonable aid supplies.
PROCEDURES FOR USE OF A
FIRST AID KIT ARE:
1.
First Aid Kits shall only be used for any personal accident. No First Aid Material shall be used other than for First
Aid
2.
An appropriate OSHA approved First Aid Kit shall be available at all jobsites.
3.
First Aid Kit, as well as manuals, should never leave the jobsite if located in a Company vehicle while employees are
working on the job.
4. The
maintenance and use of all First Aid Kits will be under the supervision of the foreman and contain the materials approved
by the safety director, according to the American Red Cross.
5. All
jobsites will post instructions for calling the hospital, for transporting the ill or injured employees, and for calling an
ambulance or rescue squad.
6. The
foreman will be responsible for knowing the appropriate phone numbers for the hospital and ambulance or rescue squad.
Diamond Materials, LLC Work Rules
All employees shall abide by
the following minimum work rules:
1. Report any unsafe conditions to the Job Superintendent and Foreman
2. Report all injuries to your immediate supervisor immediately.
3. Hard hats, work shoes, long pants and short or long sleeve shirts
are to be worn by all employees to include subcontractor employees when on the site.
4. Use eye and face protection where there is danger form flying objects
or particles, such as when grinding, chipping, burning and welding, etc. Gloves are to be worn when handling sharp objects.
Ear protection will be worn whenever working around excessive noise levels from heavy equipment, Jack hammering, hoe rams,
chop saws, etc.
5. Employees are responsible for the proper care of their Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE). Wear you PPE when ha2nrds are present and as required by OSHA standards.
6. Never operate any machine unless all guards and safety devices
are in place and in proper operation condition.
7. Keep all tools in safe working condition. Never use defective tools
or equipment. Inspect all tools and equipment prior to use.
8. All cranes and equipment used to lift material or personnel will
be inspected daily. A written monthly inspection will be maintained on the cranes. All cranes will have a yearly certification
by an authorized crane inspector. Never ride the hook of a crane, a crane load or other lifting baskets, pans, loaders, backhoes,
etc. which are not specifically for transporting personnel. Seathelts are to worn when operating equipment if the seat belt
is present on the equipment. Riding on equipment is only permitted if a seat is provided. All moveable eq,uipment and vehicles,
which has an obstructed view, will have a functioning backup alarm.
9. Be aware of working conditions around you. Be alert and keep out
from under overhead loads.
10. Place ladders on a substantial base and do not use ladders with broken, improperly
spaced, split or missing rungs or rails. Extend straight ladders 36 inches above the landing platform and secure in place.
Face the ladder and keep hands free of tools and material. Never straddle, work with your back to, or work above the specified
rung of a stepladder. Ladders, stairs, or ramps are to be provided where there is a 19 break in elevation.
11. Store and transport gasoline in authorized OSHA approved safety cans only.
12. No smoking is permitted near flammable liquids.
13. Compressed gas cylinders must be secured in an upright position and protective
caps must be in place during storage.
14. Horseplay, fighting or possession of firearms on site will not be tolerated.
15. The use of, or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on the
job site is prohibited.
16. Sexual harassment and discrimination will not be tolerated.
17. Maintain housekeeping win the work area. Do not leave materials in aisles,
walkways, stairwells, roads, etc. which present a possible tripping hazard. Waste materials are to be disposed of on a daily
basis.
18. All stored chemicals and materials should be properly labeled and inventoried.
19. A fire extinguisher must be available in the area where burning or welding
is taking place. Fire extinguishers also are to be carried in all company vehicles and office trailers. Do not tamper with
fire protection or remove it from the assigned area unless it is to be used.
20. Obey all caution and danger signs, barricades, and safety permit tags posted
in the work area.
21. Return all fall protection (guard rail systems, wire rope, etc.) to its original
position if taken down to perform work prior to leaving the work area.
22. Obey all fall protection requirements.
23. All employees must be trained in, and comply with, the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard or Right To Know laws governing the use and exposure to hazardous or toxic chemicals on the job.
24. Employees will not enter confined space, without a proper entrance permit
issued by a competent person.
25. All
excavations will be properly shored or sloped/benched in accordance with OSHA regulations.
26. All electrical equipment shall be properly grounded. Damaged extension cords
will be removed from service.
27. Blasting will be performed only by qualified and assigned personnel.
28. All motorized equipment will be inspected daily, prior to use, to include
all required reports (i.e. cranes, lifting devices, etc.).
29. Grab bars and steps shall be used when getting on and off equipment.
30. Daily operation responsibilities regarding any piece of equipment are as follows:
Pre-Start Checks
Coolant level
Engine oil level
Transmission level
Hydraulic oil
Fuel level
Tires
Check warning system
All compartment fill
caps are present and locked
Warm-Up
Grease machine
Check for loose or missing
hardware
Adjust tracks if necessary
Check that gauges are
operating
Report any leaks
Shut Down
Park equipment accessible
for fuel
Idle machine for 3-5 minutes
Clean tracks
Properly secure against
vandalism