New Hire Orientation

[Audio] New Hire Orientation What Everyone Should Know.

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] 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.

[Audio] Objectives Understand how to report in to work The importance of the STA Grae-Con General Safety Policy Understand your role in safety Know and understand our fall protection program How to know when, what type and how to use PPE Understand how to avoid Complacency Understanding Stop Work Authority How to identify, respond and report accidents and safety hazards Understand that Good Housekeeping prevents many safety issues Where to get safety information How to prevent and respond to emergencies How to evacuate safely How to lift and transport items safely Understand equipment safety and procedure Understand basic electrical hazards Understand chemicals and their hazards you are using Understanding scaffolds Understand basic Disciplinary Procedures.

[Audio] Reporting for Work Report to your immediate supervisor Attend the STA meeting Participate in the STA meeting Ask any pertinent questions relating to your job or task assigned Ensure you are qualified by experience or training to complete task Sign in and out on your STA sheet It gives the supervisor a record of who is on the job Sign or print legibly Understand it may save your life if an emergency arises At the END of the shift sign out (It might save a rescuer's life looking for someone who has already left).

[Audio] Grae-Con General Safety Policy All employees including management of Grae-Con are expected to follow the Safety and Health policies and programs. All supervisors will strictly enforce the Safety and Health policies and programs. Training will be provided to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed. PPE Grae-Con minimum requirements Hard Hat Safety Glasses Safety Toe Boots Other PPE will be required for specific tasks and will be covered at the STA meeting Submitting to Drug and Alcohol testing (including random) is a condition of employment.

[Audio] Anyone involved in Horse play is subject to disciplinary action. If you don't know how to do something or need help, ASK. Report All accidents no matter how minor. Report All unsafe conditions regardless how it was created. The workplace will be inspected daily for hazards prior to commencing work. All relevant OSHA and other federal regulations will be adhered to Toilets/ facilities, first aid, fire extinguisher locations will be addressed to all employees Emergency and Evacuation Plan (know where the muster areas are) Good Housekeeping maintained throughout the duration of the job Sexual harassment, Worksite Violence, drugs, alcohol, fire arms/ weapons are prohibited on All Grae-Con sites. Cell phone use in the field is limited to supervisor, safety and management.

[Audio] Understanding Haz-Com for safety of all workers. All workers will attend and sign Weekly Safety meeting sheet. Employees will be trained or assigned to tasks they are already trained for. Safety Data Sheets and the Safety Program manual will be on site. There shall be a trained First Aid responder and First Aid Kit on site. Seatbelts are to be worn in all vehicles and equipment while in operation Inspected and fully charged fire extinguishers will be on site. Only approved flammable containers will be used on site. All rigging will be inspected before use and any defective items will be removed from service immediately All power hand tools will be inspected before use and removed if defective.

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] 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).

[Audio] Worker Safety Roles & Responsibilities Report to work Be fit for duty Be ready to work and with a good safety attitude. Become familiar with safety programs and abide by policy. Perform ALL duties with Safety in mind Use all your PPE that is necessary and or required Report all unsafe conditions and/ or suggest a safer approach to job Report All accidents no matter how small. Be alert to the safety of your surroundings and coworkers Attend All weekly safety meetings and specific task training. Inspect all tools and equipment you are to use. If you are unclear of your Task, ASK. (It will be safer for everyone) Follow the Site Safety Task Procedure (aka Safe Job Procedure in site plan).

[Audio] Fall Protection Grae-Con General Policy is you must use Fall Protection when working 6 feet above the lower level. ( Site Specific may be more stringent) Fall Protection systems may include but are not limited to: Top rail/ guard rail, mid rail and toe boards Barricades Personal Fall Arrest Systems Anchorage point ( 5000 lb.) Connector ( lanyard, retractable, etc.) Harness Warning Line Systems Controlled Access Zones Safety Monitoring system Hole Covers Workers will be trained in the Fall Protection Plan.

[Audio] Grae-Con PPE policy: Hard Hat (Mandatory) Safety Glasses (Mandatory) Safety Toed Boots (Mandatory) Long Pants ( No Shorts/ Skirts, Etc.) Shirts must be at a length to cover Chest & Torso Shirt Sleeves must also have a minimum length of 4inches Gloves (The appropriate glove for the assigned task) Hearing Protection (As needed) Face Shield (when grinding, using tools that may cause flying debris, etc.) FR Clothing (when welding, Client required, performing hot work, etc.) Respiratory Protection (When hazards are above the PEL) Cover All, Tyveks, etc. (When protection is needed above standard clothing) Other PPE may be required (When assigned to use for a specific task or site specific).

[Audio] Complacency Steps to avoid complacency: Take a minute to think about the task Plan the job Is there a better and safer way to do this task Do you have everything you need Redefine your approach to the task if at all possible Take a break and look around at your coworkers (are they being safe) Try to avoid or reduce repetition as much as possible Interact with co workers to help them and ask for help Get plenty of rest before coming to work Remember any close calls if you performed this work before Don't let your guard down because things are going well Walk with your head up and looking around Do not allow yourself to daydream when performing a task Don't dwell on the negative.

[Audio] 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: Alarms Change in conditions Changes to scope of work or work plan Emergency situation Equipment/ Tools used improperly Lack of knowledge, understanding or information Near-miss incident Unsafe conditions.

[Audio] Stop Work Authority Procedure (How to Stop Work Using the 6 Steps) Stop Notify Investigate Correct Review Resume Follow Up.

[Audio] Accident/ Incident Reporting 10 Major Human factors in causing accidents to be avoided are: Negligence Anger and Temper Hasty Decisions Not caring Distraction Complacency Curiosity Inadequate Training Work Habits Overconfident No Pre-Planning.

[Audio] Immediately stop all work in the area & Contact Site Superintendent Site Superintendent will determine the severity of the accident. Stop Work Account for all personnel. Immediately determine if there is an injury or illness Secure the area, hold equipment/ property for inspection & take photos .Fill out the Quick Incident Report Superintendents will immediately send Quick Incident Report to the Corporate Office by phone at ( 740) 282- 6830 ( Dan, Randy and/ or Rob). Begin the investigation process by having employee fill out their section and the superintendent fill out theirs of the Incident Investigation Report The Incident Investigation Report is in the Grae-Con Safety Manual. Call the emergency squad or arrange for medical transportation and evaluation if needed. If in Doubt call the emergency squad. ( Drug & Alcohol test to be administered at medical facility).

[Audio] To the right is the Incident Quick Checklist Use this to help relay vital information needed It will also help you organize your thoughts It can be found in the Safety Manual Look in the form section of Safety Manual Print a copy and use it.

[Audio] Information needed and available at time of call to office: (Use Incident Quick Check Sheet from Grae-Con Safety Manual) How many are injured Name of injured person(s) and the company they are working for What part of the body was injured Severity of injury Medical attention required Where they are sent to What, When and Where it happened When it was reported and to Whom it was reported Names of Witnesses Investigate the incident. Obtain names of all involved parties and witnesses. Record the names of other companies/ their personnel involved (if any). Do not speculate or discuss accident with persons not involved. Complete an accident investigation form and submit it to the main office. Immediately implement corrective action to assure that there is no reoccurrence Safety Audit is to follow within 24 hours. The Regional VP, General Superintendent, Project Superintendent, Regional Safety and Safety Director are mandatory in the investigation.

[Audio] Where to get Safety Information STA will be done daily with safety information, PPE needed and hazards Supervisor Safety Personnel Safety Committee SDS Right to Know what chemicals and hazards you are exposed to Safety Program Manual Training Weekly Safety meetings OSHA website.

[Audio] How to Prevent and Respond to Emergencies How to Prevent Emergencies: Planning is crucial Prior Inspection of tools, equipment and work area for possible safety concerns Have the right tools for the job & remove any defective tools/ equipment Awareness of the safety of your surroundings, coworkers and equipment Make sure your level of training is adequate for the task Know your task and its hazards Know the PPE needed for your task If you are not sure of something, Ask someone for help or advice Alert your supervisor if conditions change or become unsafe Maintain Good Housekeeping Know the Emergency Response Procedure Evaluate & obtain as much information of the emergency that is safe to obtain to relay it to Supervisor, Responders, Etc. Report all emergencies and unsafe conditions to your Supervisor.

[Audio] Evacuation How to Respond know how to respond to an Emergency. Know the sound of the Alarm Know what to do when Alarm sounds Understand the exit route Know where the muster areas are Know the process to return to work ( The All Clear Process) Know the Emergency Numbers Know what Information is vital for Emergency Responders Know where First Aid kits and Fire Extinguishers are.

[Audio] Lift and Transport Items Safely When Using Mechanical means User must be trained to use Equipment Operator will Inspect equipment Signal person, spotter must be visible to operator Signal person will use standard hand signals Operator will obey all site and traffic rules Attend and participate in STA meeting Be alert to workers, surroundings and equipment in area.

[Audio] How to Safely Lift and Transport manually: Survey work area and path for obstacles, hazardous conditions and tripping hazards Determine the path you are going to take Survey area for equipment and coworkers in area Wear your PPE including gloves when carrying items Keep Your Eyes on Your Path Determine whether help is needed to lift and obtain it if needed Heavy load Unstable or shifting No place to get a grip on it Use Equipment, Dollies and Carts when available Use legs to lift not your back or arms Make sure you can see where you are going when carrying item When setting item down remember to use legs.

[Audio] Using Equipment Safely Use equipment only as it is designed for Use only equipment you are trained on Use equipment checklist to inspect equipment Survey work area for hazards (overhead power lines, condition of terrain, tight areas, etc.) Use spotters if needed.

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] 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..

[Audio] Understand Basic Electrical Hazards and how they are caused by and how to control them..

[Audio] Understand Basic Electrical Hazards. Understand Basic Electrical Hazards.

[Audio] Haz-Com and GHS The Right To Know Chemical Hazards Written Program Training Container Labels Safety Data Sheets (Formerly MSDS) Inventory List.

[Audio] Haz-Com and GHS Safety Data Sheets SDS are kept at the Site Office & the Corporate Office Section 1, Identification includes product identifier; manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number; emergency phone number; recommended use; restrictions on use. Section 2, Hazard(s) identification includes all hazards regarding the chemical; required label elements. Section 3, Composition/ information on ingredients includes information on chemical ingredients; trade secret claims. Section 4, First-aid measures includes important symptoms/ effects, acute, delayed; required treatment. Section 5, Fire-fighting measures lists suitable extinguishing techniques, equipment; chemical hazards from fire. Section 6, Accidental release measures lists emergency procedures; protective equipment; proper methods of containment and cleanup..

[Audio] Section 7, Handling and storage lists precautions for safe handling and storage, including incompatibilities. Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection lists OSHA's Permissible Exposure Limits ( PELs); ACGIH Threshold Limit Values ( TLVs); and any other exposure limit used or recommended by the chemical manufacturer, importer, or employer preparing the SDS where available as well as appropriate engineering controls; personal protective equipment ( PPE). Section 9, Physical and chemical properties lists the chemical's characteristics. Section 10, Stability and reactivity lists chemical stability and possibility of hazardous reactions. Section 11, Toxicological information includes routes of exposure; related symptoms, acute and chronic effects; numerical measures of toxicity. Section 12, Ecological information* Section 13, Disposal considerations* Section 14, Transport information* Section 15, Regulatory information* Section 16, Other Information, includes the date of preparation or last revision..

[Audio] Haz-Com and GHS Pictograms. Haz-Com and GHS Pictograms.

[Audio] Haz-Com and GHS Labels. Haz-Com and GHS Labels.

[Audio] Review How do you report to work Report to supervisor, attend and participate in STA meeting and sign STA (before & after job) Understand your role in Safety Report unsafe acts, areas, situations Offer alternative safer methods Stay alert to area, situations and other workers Work with a safety attitude Where to get safety information STA and weekly safety meetings Safety and supervisor personnel SDS Training and Safety Program manual OSHA website How to identify safety hazards STA Stay Alert How to understand, prevent and respond to emergencies STA Evacuation Plan.

[Audio] How to respond to incidents and accidents Report to supervisor All incidents and accidents Understand how to evacuate safely Follow Evacuation plan How do you lift and transport items safely Use machinery when available/ feasible Ask someone to help you Lift with your legs How to know when, what type and how to use PPE STA Job Plan SDS Understand equipment safety and procedure Use equipment checklist Training Stay Alert Understand basic electrical hazards STA and training Use GFCI's on All temporary power sources and wiring Understand chemical and their hazards STA SDS.

[Audio] 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 When do you report incidents or accidents Immediately or as soon as feasibly possible Who do you report incidents or accidents to Your Supervisor Who has Stop Work Authority Anyone who recognizes a hazard that threatens life, physical harm, property damage, etc. Name 4 ways to protect yourself from electrical hazards LOTO Stay at a safe distance Use insulating PPE Use protective barriers and equipment ( GFCI's, Barricades, etc.) What is the first thing you check on a scaffold The scaffold Tag Where are the SDS's kept In the Office Trailer.