New Hire Orientation

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Welcome. Dedication This New Hire Safety and Health presentation is dedicated to you our employee. It is designed to assist you to perform your tasks in a safe productive manner. This will at the same time help promote a safe and healthful work environment for yourself and your coworkers alike. This presentation is also dedicated to your family and loved ones. This presentation along with our Safety Program manual will help instill good work habits which can be taken with you wherever you go. A copy of the Safety Manual will be kept at the site office trailer for your reference. You are the Future. We look forward to a safe and long term working relationship with you..

Sexual Harassment Policy Statement. Grae-Con Construction, Inc., Special Installations, Grae-Con Process Piping, LLC, and Grae-Con Electric, Inc. are committed to provide a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Further it shall be understood by all employees that sexual harassment in the workplace is in violation of our company policies . • Sexual harassment constitutes discrimination and is illegal under federal, state and local laws. For the purposes of this policy, “sexual harassment” is defined, as in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidelines, as unwelcomed sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature will be constituting harassment when submission to such conduct is made a term or a condition of an individual’s employment. • When submission or rejection of such conduct is used in employment decisions affecting the individual involved, or; • When such behaviors have the effect of interfering with an individual’s work or of creating an offensive work environment. It is our policy to take corrective actions should acts of sexual harassment in the workplace occur . Believing that prevention is the most appropriate activity in seeking the elimination of sexual harassment, it is our policy to express our rejection of such behavior on an annual basis. All employees shall know of their right to raise the issue of harassment with either, the General Superintendent, Project Superintendent, or Corporate Officer. For employees at project sites, grievances need to be directed to the highest rank management available, who has the responsibility for carrying the issue to the President for resolution. Corrective actions are to be instituted with all deliberate speed..

Professional Conduct & Language. Grae-Con Construction Prides Itself on Workers and Management conducting themselves in a Professional Manner. Below are some Guidelines of Acceptable Types of Professional Conduct. Report for work on time and ready to work Work with Safety in mind Ensure that you are capable of an assigned task. (let supervisor know if not) Good Communication (remember good communication is a 2-way act) Wait for the speaker to pause to ask clarifying questions Use Respectful Language (Do not be Threatening or Demeaning) Good Body Language (Lets others know you are listening) Offer to Help someone if you think they need it. Be supportive and not combative Always encourage input and ideas If you have an idea on how to do a task safer relay it to your supervisor Remember to treat others like you want to be treated with dignity & respect..

Professional Conduct & Language. Grae-Con Construction Prides Itself on Workers and Management conducting themselves in a Professional Manner. Below are some unacceptable examples that may lead to disciplinary action up to and Including Termination. Insubordination Refusal to Work Sexual Harassment Racial Slurs Threatening Language Threats of Retaliation (Site or Personal) Inciting Violence or Site Unrest Acts of Violence Theft Intentional Property Damage Any Other Non-Professional Conduct or Language.

Understand how to report in to work. The importance of the STA.

Report to your immediate supervisor. Reporting for Work.

All employees including management of Grae-Con are expected to follow the Safety and Health policies and programs..

Grae-Con General Safety Policy. Anyone involved in Horse play is subject to disciplinary action..

Understanding Haz-Com for safety of all workers..

Grae-Con General Safety Policy. All temporary electrical services shall have a GFCI No electrical tools or equipment will be used in hazardous or wet conditions unless it is designed for that use All ladders will be of proper length and inspected for defects All floor and wall openings shall be protected by guard rail, mid rail and toe board or covered and marked with material to handle the load. All stairs shall have standard hand rail/ guard rail. All equipment to be worked on shall be LOTO or put in 0 mechanical state Confined Spaces (tanks, ducts, etc.) shall be air monitored and the workers will be trained. The confined space program shall be followed and permitted confined space work areas are to be equipped with a rescue team/ plan onsite..

Grae-Con Disciplinary Policy. All personnel on the site are co-workers. In order for us to maintain the best working conditions, all must work together on safety and health issues. The suppliers bringing materials to the site will also abide by our policy to maintain a safe workplace. Always watch out for yourself and your co-worker’s safety. When Safety procedures/ precautions are violated, responsibilities are not met, accidents, injuries, property damage, drugs and alcohol violations or any other act that destabilizes the integrity of safety on our sites or has adverse ramifications to Grae-Con, the Disciplinary Policy will be enforced. The Disciplinary Policy is as follows. 1st Offense verbal warning, 2nd Offense written reprimand, 3rd Offense is termination. The Superintendent, Upper management, Safety are responsible for enforcing the safety policies and may alter the disciplinary policy at their discretion with just cause. (i.e. frequency, severity of offense, IDLH violations, etc.). Supervisors/ Upper Management/ Safety will fill out the appropriate form. (i.e. Reprimand, Termination Form).

Report to work. Be fit for duty. Be ready to work and with a good safety attitude..

Grae-Con General Policy is you must use Fall Protection when working 6 feet above the lower level. (Site Specific may be more stringent).

Grae-Con PPE policy:. Hard Hat (Mandatory). PPE. Safety Glasses (Mandatory).

Steps to avoid complacency:. Complacency. Take a minute to think about the task.

Stop Work Authority. Stop Work Authority should be initiated for conditions or behaviors that threaten danger or imminent danger to people, equipment or the environment. Anyone who recognizes the hazards below will have Stop Work Authority. Situations that warrant a SWA may include, but are not limited to the following:.

Stop Work Authority Procedure (How to Stop Work Using the 6 Steps).

10 Major Human factors in causing accidents to be avoided are:.

Immediately stop all work in the area & Contact Site Superintendent.

Accident/ Incident Reporting. GRAE.CON Jobsite Name & Number 'intendent Com an Name of employee involved red Severity ot injury Medical Medical facilit it o Vehicle s Pro ert Oam uired Description Of When it happened Where it ha When it was reported Whore ortedit Witnesses if a Pictures taken? Make a c of STA Com anie5 involved Drug tests done Other inn ortant details Supervisor: Revision 1 Quick Check List Worker:.

Information needed and available at time of call to office: (Use Incident Quick Check Sheet from Grae-Con Safety Manual).

Where to get Safety Information. STA will be done daily with safety information, PPE needed and hazards.

How to Prevent Emergencies:. Planning is crucial.

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ON SITE PROCEDURES GENERAL & SPECIFIC PROGRAMS. Work Site Controls Audits of the projects operations and conditions existing will be on going. Any sources of accidents, injury or illness will be identified, corrected as they occur. Orderly and good housekeeping conditions are to be maintained at all times. Audits for compliance with federal, state and local codes will be ongoing. Prepare a weekly report on safety concerns and what corrective actions were taken..

Scaffolding. Erected or directly supervised by “Competent Person” Scaffold User training will be done. First thing a user should check to see what color the scaffold tag is. If it is signed and dated. Self-supporting scaffolds (Tube, Frame, Mobile, etc.) The footing or anchorage for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid, and capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement. Unstable objects such as barrels, boxes, loose brick, or concrete blocks shall not be used to support scaffolds or planks. Guardrails and toe boards shall be installed on all open sides and ends of platforms more than 10 feet above the ground or floor, except needle beam scaffolds and floats. Scaffolds 4 feet to 10 feet in height having a minimum horizontal dimension in either direction of less than 45 inches shall have standard guardrails installed on all open sides and ends of the platform. Guardrails must be 2 X 4 inches, or the equivalent, not less than 36 inches or more than approximately 42 inches high, with a mid rail, when required, of 1 X 4 inch lumber, or the equivalent. Supports must be at intervals not to exceed 8 feet. Toe board and the guardrail shall extend along the entire opening..

Scaffolding. Scaffolds and their components must be capable of supporting without failure at least 4 times the maximum intended load. Any scaffold, including accessories such as braces, brackets, trusses, screw legs, ladders, couplers, etc., damaged or weakened from any cause must be repaired or replaced immediately, and shall not be used until repairs have been completed. All planking or platforms must be overlapped (minimum 12 inches) or secured from movement. An access ladder or equivalent safe access must be provided. Scaffold plank must extend over their end supports not less than 6 inches or more than 18 inches The poles, legs, or uprights of scaffolds must be plumb and securely and rigidly braced to prevent swaying and displacement. A safe distance from energized power lines shall be maintained..

Scaffolding. Tag lines shall be used to hoist materials to prevent contact. Scaffolds shall not be used when exposed to lightning, high wind and storms. Only Authorized and Qualified workers shall clear scaffold of snow, ice, etc. Scaffolds shall not be moved while employees are on them. Loose materials, debris, and/or tools shall not be accumulated on scaffold which could cause a hazard. Scaffolds and components shall be inspected at the erection location. Scaffolds shall be inspected before each work shift, after changing weather conditions, or after prolonged work interruptions. After inspection, the proper colored (Green-ready, Yellow-restrictions, Red-don’t use) scaffold tag will be dated, initialed & placed near exit/ egress area Yellow tags will have restrictions written on them Casters and wheel stems shall be pinned or otherwise secured in scaffold legs. Casters and wheels must be positively locked if in a stationary position. Tube and coupler scaffolds shall be tied to and securely braced against the building at intervals not to exceed 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically..

Improper grounding. Exposed electrical parts. Understand Basic Electrical Hazards.

Current Reaction Below 1 milliamperes Generally not perceptible 1 milliamperes Faint tingle 5 milliamperes Slight shock felt; not painful but disturbing. Average individual can let go. Strong involuntary reactions can lead to other injuries. 6–25 milliamperes (women) Painful shock, loss of muscular control* 9–30 milliamperes (men) The freezing current or " let-go" range.* Individual cannot let go, but can be thrown away from the circuit if extensor muscles are stimulated. 50–150 milliamperes Extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions. Death is possible. 1,000–4,300 milliamperes Rhythmic pumping action of the heart ceases. Muscular contraction and nerve damage occur; death likely. 10,000 milliamperes Cardiac arrest, severe burns; death probable.

“The Right To Know”. Haz-Com and GHS. Chemical Hazards.

SDS are kept at the Site Office & the Corporate Office.

Section 7, Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage,.

HCS Pictograms and Hazards Health Hazard • Carcinogen • Mutagenicity • Reproductive Toxicity • Sensitizer • Target Organ Toxicity • Aspiration Toxicity Cylinder • Gases Under Preßure Flame Over Circle • Oxidizers Flame • Flammables • Pyrophorics • Self-Heating • Emits Flammable Gas • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides Corrosion • Skin Burns • Eye Dannge • to Metals Environment (Non-Mandatory) • Aquatic Toxicity Exclamation Mark • Irritant (skin and eye) • Skin Sensitizer • Acute Toxicity (harmful) • Narcotic Effects • Respiratory Tract Irritant • Hazardots to Ozone Layer (Non-M andatory) Exploding Bomb • Explosivß • Self-Reactives • Organic Peroxides Skull and Crossbones • Acute Toxicity (fatal or toxic).

OSHA UCK Hazard Communication Standard Labels OSHA has updated the requirements for labeling of hazardous chemicals under its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).As of June 1, 2015, all labels will be required to have pictograms, a signal word, hazard and precautionary statements, the product identifier, and supplier identification. A sample revised HCS label, identifying the required label elements, is shown on the right. Supplemental information can also be provided CODE Pmduct Name Conwany Name Street Address Postal Code SAMPLE LABEL Product Identifier Hazard Pictograms State Courtry Keep cclltainer tightly closed. Store In a cool, -ventilated placethatis hcked. Keep away from heat"sparks/open flænc. No smoking. 0M} use mon•sparking tools. Use explosion-proof electncal equipment. ake precaubonary measures against stMlC discharge Ground arid bond ccntæner and recemnq equnprnent Donot breathe iepcrs, Wear protectwe glows. Donot eat, drink cr smoke when this product. Wash handsthorougltt/ after handling Dispose of in accordance local, regional, national, ilternational requ ations as specified. In Cu Of Fire: chemicd or Dioxide iC(h) fire to First Aid If exposed call Polson Center. If on skin (or hai>: Takeoff immediately any contaminated clothing. Rinse skinwth water. Signal Word Danger Highly flammable liqLid and May cause liw and kidney darnage. Precautionary Staten-lents Hazard Statements Supplemental Information on the label as needed. For more information: OSHA': Safety md Health (800) 321-0SHA (6742) www.osha.gov Fillwetqht: Gross weight: Expiration Date: lot Number: Date. o.

How do you report to work. Report to supervisor, attend and participate in STA meeting and sign STA (before & after job).

How to respond to incidents and accidents. Report to supervisor All incidents and accidents.

When is Fall Protection needed. When working 6 feet above lower level at a minimum unless Client or Situation requires that it needs to be lower.