Risk Management Manual / Site Safety Plan

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of risk management / Site Safety Plan is to assure that OESPL delivers
services and products in an environment and in a manner conducive to the safety of all
employees, customers and visitors. The program seeks to:

1) Reduce the possibility of personal injury from accidents, natural disasters or negligence.
2) Reduce the possibility and severity of property losses due to fire, theft or natural
disasters.
3) Protect the financial resources and reputation of the Company from liability and adverse
publicity.

1.2 AUTHORITY AND ORGANIZATION
The President/Owner and/or Financial Officer are responsible for the oversight of all Risk
Management / Site Safety and health and safety programs of the Company. He approves
the appointment of the Risk Manager/Safety Officer and Safety Committee Members, and
assures the financial and legal resources for the implementation of Risk Management / Site
Safety and health and safety programs.
The Risk Manager/Safety Officer is responsible for the development, implementation and
maintenance of the Companys risk management / Site Safety program.
The purpose of the Health and Safety Committee is to ensure that the companys physical
structure, emergency equipment, contractors or manufacturing equipment, vehicles,
utilities, and mechanical equipment are properly maintained and promote the safety of all
employees, customers and visitors.
Representatives of the Health and Safety Committee will inspect the facility and operations
of the Company on a prescheduled basis to identify activities or procedures which may lead
to adverse incidents. The Health and Safety Committee may review previous incidents to
establish existing trends as well as individual occurrences to determine the severity and
requirement for immediate corrective action.
The Health and Safety Committee will meet monthly and will include representative of
employees and management from each department within the Company.
All employees will participate in the Companys Risk Management / Site Safety program
by following the
Companys policies and procedures; by identifying and reporting safety concerns and
environmental hazards, and by affirming, as part of their duties, the accurate and timely
reporting of all incidents and near misses.

1.3 SCOPE
Risk Management / Site Safety means the identification, investigation, analysis, and
evaluation of potential risks and safety hazards and the determination of the most effective
means of reducing or eliminating identifiable risks. Risk Management / Site Safety
encompasses all services of the Company, and is defined more specifically to include:

1. Establishment and implementation of procedures for reporting incidents internally and
to state agencies as required; maintenance of a database of incidents, analyzing trends,
and presenting annual reports to upper management.
2. Conducting and reviewing safety inspections to identify safety risks and environmental
hazards.
3. Establish and implementation of emergency and disaster plans.
4. Maintaining an interdisciplinary Health and Safety Committee which reviews health
and safety concerns identified through incident reports and physical inspections;
recommending remedial action to the President/Owner and Financial Officer, and
annually evaluating the Risk Management / Site Safety program.
5. Compliance with Health and Safety Programs and current statutes and regulations.
6. Planning and coordinating orientation and ongoing training (e.g. incident reporting,
emergency preparedness, fire safety, vehicle safety, etc.) the maintenance of current
safety publications.

1.4 REVIEW AND EVALUATION
The Risk Management / Site Safety program will be evaluated annually by the Health and
Safety Committee to determine its effectiveness in the reduction of adverse incidents. The
Health and Safety Committee will also review the emergency and disaster plans and update
them as necessary.
2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND GUIDELINES

2.1 SAFETY FIRST PRIORITY
The personal safety and health of each employee is of primary importance. Prevention of
injuries and illnesses is of such importance that it will be given precedence over operating
productivity. To the greatest degree possible, management will provide all mechanical and
physical protection required for safety and health, but our employees must bear primary
responsibility for working safety. A little common sense and caution can prevent most
accidents from occurring.

2.2 INDIVIDUAL COOPERATION NECESSARY
We maintain a safety and health program conforming to the best practices of our field. To
be successful, such a program must embody proper attitudes toward injury and illness
prevention on the part of all supervisors and employees. It requires cooperation in all safety
and safety health matters, not only by the employer and employees, but also between each
employee and his co-workers.
Only through such a cooperative effort can a safety program in the best interest of all be
established and preserved. Safety is no accident; think safety and the job will be safer.

2.3 SAFETY PROGRAM GOALS
The objective of the Company is a safety program that will minimize the number of injuries
and illnesses, not merely in keeping with, but surpassing the best experience of similar
operations by others. Our goal is zero accidents and injuries.

2.4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR EMPLOYEES
It is the policy of our company that everything will be done to protect you from accidents,
injuries, and/or occupational disease while on the job. Safety is a cooperative undertaking
requiring an ever present safety consciousness on the part of every employee. If an
employee is injured, positive action must be taken promptly to see that the employee
receives adequate treatment. All operations must be planned to prevent accidents. To carry
out this policy, the following rules will apply:

1. All employees shall follow the safe practices and rules contained in this manual and
such other rules and practices communicated on the job or as recommended by any
manufacturer guidelines. All employees shall report all unsafe conditions or practices to
their immediate supervisor.
2. Observe all smoking, safety and fire prevention regulations and signs.
3. Good Housekeeping must be practiced at all times in the work area. Clean up all waste
and eliminate any dangers in the work area. Work sites must be kept clean and orderly.
Spills must be cleaned up immediately
4. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn at all times. Personal Protective
Equipment (hardhats, respirators and eye protection) will be worn as required for each
job.
5. All employees will participate in a safety training conducted by the Safety Committee
once every year or as your position deems necessary.
6. There will be no consumption of liquor or beer on the job. Anyone under the influence
of intoxicating liquor or drugs, including prescription drugs, which might impair motor
skills and/or judgment, shall not be allowed on the job.
7. Horseplay, scuffling, and other acts which tend to have an adverse influence on the
safety or the well being of other employees is prohibited.
8. Work shall be well planned and supervised to avoid injuries in the handling of heavy
materials and while using equipment.
9. Employees shall not be permitted to work if their ability or alertness is so impaired by
fatigue, illness, or other causes that personal injury to the employee or others might
occur.
10. Employees should be alert to see that all guards and other protective devices are
adjusted and used properly. Employees shall report deficiencies promptly to their
immediate supervisor.
11. Employees shall not handle or tamper with any electrical equipment, machinery, or air
or water lines outside the scope of their duties.
12. All injuries should be reported to supervisors promptly so that arrangements can be
made for medical or first aid treatment.
13. When lifting heavy objects, use proper lifting techniques and the equipment that is
indicated by policy or training.
14. Employees with long hair, regardless of sex, must maintain their hair in such a way that
it does not become a safety hazard.
15. Lock out/Tag out tags shall not be removed unless authorization is given.
16. Drivers and equipment operators must make daily safety inspections of their vehicles or
machines prior to the start of their shift. Defects are to be reported immediately to your
immediate supervisor.
17. No jewelry is to be worn while operating machinery or equipment.
18. Keep any doors or means of egress clear. Do not pile or stack any boxes in the aisles or
in front of any door.
19. All combustibles must be stored safely and removed promptly. Combustible dust must
be cleaned up to prevent the dust from going into suspension.

2.5 RESPONSIBILITY OF SAFETY OFFICER/SAFETY COMMITTEE
The person or persons who are responsible for the safety program shall have Company
authority to implement the program and:

1. Develop and implement rules of safe practices for each function within the Company.
2. Develop and implement safe operating rules for uses of electrical and mechanical
equipment consistent with manufacturers recommendations and specifications.
3. Develop and implement a system to encourage employees to report unsafe conditions
immediately.
4. Conduct a thorough investigation of each accident, whether or not it results in an injury,
to determine the cause of the accident, and to prevent a recurrence.
5. Train supervisors in safety responsibilities.
6. Develop and implement an employee safety education program.
7. Conduct monthly/quarterly safety inspections.
8. Monitor scheduled and unscheduled inspections to identify and correct unsafe working
conditions. Special attention shall be given to serious concealed dangers.
9. Maintain records of training, injuries, periodic inspections, corrective actions and
investigations.

2.6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment is furnished by the Company. It is the employees
responsibility to notify your immediate supervisor if there is a problem with your PPE.
Wear your equipment properly all snaps and straps are to be fastened and individual fit
must be maintained. Your supervisor will advise you as to what protective equipment is
required for your job and in your area.