Memorandum of Understanding Health and Safety Blue Language Review Black Lake Training October 8, 2012 Black Lake Training October 8, 2012

Introduction  “Blue Language” is intended to provide clarification of agreed-to language that exists in UAW-GM contract documents: –Not intended to supersede National Agreement –If any conflict in interpretation exists between Blue Language and the National Agreement, the National Agreement language rules  The UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) has published Blue Language documents since 1990 –Previous Blue Language document published following the 2007 contract agreement  “Blue Language” is intended to provide clarification of agreed-to language that exists in UAW-GM contract documents: –Not intended to supersede National Agreement –If any conflict in interpretation exists between Blue Language and the National Agreement, the National Agreement language rules  The UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) has published Blue Language documents since 1990 –Previous Blue Language document published following the 2007 contract agreement

Scope of Review  All 2012 Black Lake Training participants received a copy of the 2011 Blue Language document  CHR representatives will review highlights from this document: –Quick overview of key program requirements –Significant changes since the 2007 agreement  All 2012 Black Lake Training participants received a copy of the 2011 Blue Language document  CHR representatives will review highlights from this document: –Quick overview of key program requirements –Significant changes since the 2007 agreement

Structure of Contract Language Published in National Agreement  Document #7:Memorandum of Understanding Health and Safety –Attachment “A”to the Memorandum of Understanding Health and Safety  Document #14:Roles and Responsibilities of Divisional Management  Document #46:Joint Program Representatives  Document #105:H&S Representative Roles and Responsibilities  Document #117:Compliance With Health and Safety Policies  Document #122:Metal Removal Fluids  Document #139:Near Miss Incidents  Document #150:Pedestrian In-Plant Vehicle Tea m Published in National Agreement  Document #7:Memorandum of Understanding Health and Safety –Attachment “A”to the Memorandum of Understanding Health and Safety  Document #14:Roles and Responsibilities of Divisional Management  Document #46:Joint Program Representatives  Document #105:H&S Representative Roles and Responsibilities  Document #117:Compliance With Health and Safety Policies  Document #122:Metal Removal Fluids  Document #139:Near Miss Incidents  Document #150:Pedestrian In-Plant Vehicle Tea m

Document #7 Highlights  Joint leadership commitment to the UAW-GM Health and Safety process –Plant Health and Safety Resolution Procedure  Section I: GM agrees to provide: –Personal protective equipment and clothing at no cost to employee –Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics equipment to conduct surveys –Training /education to appointed representatives and employees –Information on chemical hazards –Adequate medical staff and voluntary Emergency Response Team –Physical examinations and appropriate medical testing as needed –Special exposure evaluation surveys as needed –International Union H&S Rep. access to Company locations –OSHA injury/illness data, hours worked, and incidence rates –Prompt notification of fatalities and serious incidents  Joint leadership commitment to the UAW-GM Health and Safety process –Plant Health and Safety Resolution Procedure  Section I: GM agrees to provide: –Personal protective equipment and clothing at no cost to employee –Industrial Hygiene and Ergonomics equipment to conduct surveys –Training /education to appointed representatives and employees –Information on chemical hazards –Adequate medical staff and voluntary Emergency Response Team –Physical examinations and appropriate medical testing as needed –Special exposure evaluation surveys as needed –International Union H&S Rep. access to Company locations –OSHA injury/illness data, hours worked, and incidence rates –Prompt notification of fatalities and serious incidents

Document #7 Highlights  Section II: National Joint Committee on Health and Safety: –Increased membership from four to five representatives (UAW/GM) Recognized need to review new technology on a regular basis –Meet at least quarterly –Review safety programs and make timely recommendations –Develop appropriate training for Local Joint Health and Safety Committees –Develop guidelines for employee training and education –Review regulatory regulations affecting health and safety programs –Review problems concerning serious or unusual situations –Review and analyze plant OSHA reportable data –Review issues referred to them by Local Joint Health and Safety Committees  Section II: National Joint Committee on Health and Safety: –Increased membership from four to five representatives (UAW/GM) Recognized need to review new technology on a regular basis –Meet at least quarterly –Review safety programs and make timely recommendations –Develop appropriate training for Local Joint Health and Safety Committees –Develop guidelines for employee training and education –Review regulatory regulations affecting health and safety programs –Review problems concerning serious or unusual situations –Review and analyze plant OSHA reportable data –Review issues referred to them by Local Joint Health and Safety Committees

Document #7 Highlights  Section III: Local Joint Health and Safety Committee (LJHSC): –Representation rules - staffing –Roles and responsibilities of representatives: Monthly meeting frequency and discussion items Bi-weekly safety observation tours and review items Participation in State/Federal and other safety inspections/surveys Review incident reports and make desirable recommendations Review OSHA-reportable data and incident investigations Participate in local safety training and education programs Conduct hazard assessment surveys as needed Communicate critical information to joint leadership (photo/reports) Be advised of employee exposure results Participate in the plant Hazardous Materials Control Committee  Section III: Local Joint Health and Safety Committee (LJHSC): –Representation rules - staffing –Roles and responsibilities of representatives: Monthly meeting frequency and discussion items Bi-weekly safety observation tours and review items Participation in State/Federal and other safety inspections/surveys Review incident reports and make desirable recommendations Review OSHA-reportable data and incident investigations Participate in local safety training and education programs Conduct hazard assessment surveys as needed Communicate critical information to joint leadership (photo/reports) Be advised of employee exposure results Participate in the plant Hazardous Materials Control Committee

Document #7 Highlights  Section IV: Complaint Procedure: –District Committeeperson involvement in workplace safety inspections –Process of escalating unresolved issues to joint leadership  Section V: –Reference to employees’ rights Under the Labor- Management Relations Act of 1947  Section VI: –Reference to the rights of the Chairperson of the Shop Committee, Zone Committeepersons or District Committeepersons to perform their functions under the terms of the National Agreement and locally negotiated agreements –Rules for working other than regular hours  Section IV: Complaint Procedure: –District Committeeperson involvement in workplace safety inspections –Process of escalating unresolved issues to joint leadership  Section V: –Reference to employees’ rights Under the Labor- Management Relations Act of 1947  Section VI: –Reference to the rights of the Chairperson of the Shop Committee, Zone Committeepersons or District Committeepersons to perform their functions under the terms of the National Agreement and locally negotiated agreements –Rules for working other than regular hours

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section I: Introduction –Company’s obligation to provide a safe and healthful working environment –Union’s commitment to cooperate with Company’s efforts to fulfill its obligations –The NJC and the LJHSC should be technically constructive and problem resolution oriented –Responsibility of the NJC is to guide in an appropriate direction  Section II: Corrective Counseling –Responsibility of management to provide training and counseling to eliminate unsafe practices or conditions from the workplace –The LJHSC shall provide appropriate technical resources, safe practice instructions, support training and counseling  Section I: Introduction –Company’s obligation to provide a safe and healthful working environment –Union’s commitment to cooperate with Company’s efforts to fulfill its obligations –The NJC and the LJHSC should be technically constructive and problem resolution oriented –Responsibility of the NJC is to guide in an appropriate direction  Section II: Corrective Counseling –Responsibility of management to provide training and counseling to eliminate unsafe practices or conditions from the workplace –The LJHSC shall provide appropriate technical resources, safe practice instructions, support training and counseling

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section III: Review Boards –Structure/purpose of Plant Safety Review Board (monthly) –Structure/purpose of Divisional Safety Review Boards (Quarterly) –Structure/purpose of Special Review Boards Called as needed for serious incidents or fatalities  Section IV: Final Report –Process for approving information collected as a result of a Special Review Board activity  Section V: Video Filming and Reports –Process for releasing information collected as a result of a Special Review Board activity  Section III: Review Boards –Structure/purpose of Plant Safety Review Board (monthly) –Structure/purpose of Divisional Safety Review Boards (Quarterly) –Structure/purpose of Special Review Boards Called as needed for serious incidents or fatalities  Section IV: Final Report –Process for approving information collected as a result of a Special Review Board activity  Section V: Video Filming and Reports –Process for releasing information collected as a result of a Special Review Board activity

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section VI: Joint Research and Occupational Health Advisory Boards (OHABs) –Establishment of ad hoc OHABs for specific research activities –NJC sets research priorities –Responsibility of NJC to make recommendations for funding specific research projects –NJC investigates opportunities for jointly sponsored research with UAW-Ford and UAW-Chrysler  Section VII: Ergonomics –Commitment of GM and the UAW to administer ergonomics program and to pursue progressive improvements and enhancements –Commitment to fix jobs that pose documented risk of employee injury –Rules for staffing Industrial Hygiene Technician – Joint Ergonomics Technician (IHT-JET) positions  Section VI: Joint Research and Occupational Health Advisory Boards (OHABs) –Establishment of ad hoc OHABs for specific research activities –NJC sets research priorities –Responsibility of NJC to make recommendations for funding specific research projects –NJC investigates opportunities for jointly sponsored research with UAW-Ford and UAW-Chrysler  Section VII: Ergonomics –Commitment of GM and the UAW to administer ergonomics program and to pursue progressive improvements and enhancements –Commitment to fix jobs that pose documented risk of employee injury –Rules for staffing Industrial Hygiene Technician – Joint Ergonomics Technician (IHT-JET) positions

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section VII: Ergonomics - continued –Composition of the Joint Ergonomics Technician Team (JETT) –Involvement of JETTs and Ergonomics Managers to address ergonomics issues early in the early planning/design stage –Use of available tools, such as the Quick Response Process (QRP) to evaluate early signs and symptoms of ergonomic stressors –Revision of the UAW-GM Ergonomics Implementation Guidelines so that jobs with a corresponding Medically Initiated-Quick Response Process will be analyzed with a Risk Factor Checklist (RFC) and possibly, a second-level ergonomics analysis tool. –An electronic Risk Factor Checklist will be made available for plant use –Use of a Skilled Trades Interview Form to analyze skilled trades jobs –Outlines education and training requirements for ergonomics representatives and employees  Section VII: Ergonomics - continued –Composition of the Joint Ergonomics Technician Team (JETT) –Involvement of JETTs and Ergonomics Managers to address ergonomics issues early in the early planning/design stage –Use of available tools, such as the Quick Response Process (QRP) to evaluate early signs and symptoms of ergonomic stressors –Revision of the UAW-GM Ergonomics Implementation Guidelines so that jobs with a corresponding Medically Initiated-Quick Response Process will be analyzed with a Risk Factor Checklist (RFC) and possibly, a second-level ergonomics analysis tool. –An electronic Risk Factor Checklist will be made available for plant use –Use of a Skilled Trades Interview Form to analyze skilled trades jobs –Outlines education and training requirements for ergonomics representatives and employees

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section VIII: Health and Safety Training –UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) Health and Safety develops training programs to enhance employee skills/abilities –Joint parties to assess the need for computers, software, and hardware to support joint health and safety training requirements –A local training needs analysis/plan will be completed at each location –Development/delivery of T-3 training on Laser Safety Awareness –NJC oversight of health and safety training programs  Section IX: Safety Training for Chairpersons of Shop Committees Without Health and Safety Representatives –Provision to provide health and safety training and education for persons performing health and safety representation functions  Section VIII: Health and Safety Training –UAW-GM Center for Human Resources (CHR) Health and Safety develops training programs to enhance employee skills/abilities –Joint parties to assess the need for computers, software, and hardware to support joint health and safety training requirements –A local training needs analysis/plan will be completed at each location –Development/delivery of T-3 training on Laser Safety Awareness –NJC oversight of health and safety training programs  Section IX: Safety Training for Chairpersons of Shop Committees Without Health and Safety Representatives –Provision to provide health and safety training and education for persons performing health and safety representation functions

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section X: Lockout – Energy Control Policy –Commitment to implement and enforce the Lockout Energy Control Policy throughout the Company –Integrate Monitored Power System (MPS) into existing procedures –Use of common lockout placards and annual review of placards  Section XI: Bus Plug-In Units –Policy for installing and removing busway plug-in units  Section XII: Refusal of Hazardous Work –Worker’s right to discuss safety aspects/concerns of work assignments with supervisor and Union representatives  Section XIII: Improvement of Medical and Industrial Hygiene Services –Process for engaging consultants to provide IH and safety services  Section X: Lockout – Energy Control Policy –Commitment to implement and enforce the Lockout Energy Control Policy throughout the Company –Integrate Monitored Power System (MPS) into existing procedures –Use of common lockout placards and annual review of placards  Section XI: Bus Plug-In Units –Policy for installing and removing busway plug-in units  Section XII: Refusal of Hazardous Work –Worker’s right to discuss safety aspects/concerns of work assignments with supervisor and Union representatives  Section XIII: Improvement of Medical and Industrial Hygiene Services –Process for engaging consultants to provide IH and safety services

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section XIII: Improvement of Medical and Industrial Hygiene Services - continued –Development and implementation of site air sampling plan –Perform assessments of intermittent exposures in maintenance and service activities –Ensure that each location has basic Industrial Hygiene Program Tool Kits  Section XIV: Environmental Control –Provision to make regulatory agency reports available to the NJC –NJC receives periodic updates from the GM Environmental Issues team on projects that may affect UAW- representatives  Section XIII: Improvement of Medical and Industrial Hygiene Services - continued –Development and implementation of site air sampling plan –Perform assessments of intermittent exposures in maintenance and service activities –Ensure that each location has basic Industrial Hygiene Program Tool Kits  Section XIV: Environmental Control –Provision to make regulatory agency reports available to the NJC –NJC receives periodic updates from the GM Environmental Issues team on projects that may affect UAW- representatives

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section XV: Periodic Joint Audits of Plants –Describes formal health and safety audit process –Provision for effective emergency notification system and annual evacuation and take-shelter exercise/validation procedures  Section XVI: New Technology/Specifications –Commitment to design processes and equipment with effective health and safety controls (Global-Design for Health and Safety specification (G-DHS) –Jobs to be jointly evaluated to ensure that safety is not compromised when new technologies, or re-organization of tools, equipment, job method or processes are introduced –The NJC will periodically review advancements in technology that may impact the workforce  Section XV: Periodic Joint Audits of Plants –Describes formal health and safety audit process –Provision for effective emergency notification system and annual evacuation and take-shelter exercise/validation procedures  Section XVI: New Technology/Specifications –Commitment to design processes and equipment with effective health and safety controls (Global-Design for Health and Safety specification (G-DHS) –Jobs to be jointly evaluated to ensure that safety is not compromised when new technologies, or re-organization of tools, equipment, job method or processes are introduced –The NJC will periodically review advancements in technology that may impact the workforce

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section XVII: Control of Chemical and Foundry Exposures –Continue to update Occupational Exposure Guidelines (OEGs) –Appropriate review of new chemical technology/processes prior to implementation –Review of ventilation system performance and assessment of intermittent exposures in skilled trades and non-routine tasks –Medical surveillance of personnel working with metal removal fluids  Section XVIII: Access to Data –Describes database (Medgate) containing injury/illness data and ability for joint parties to extract data in report form –Encourage early reporting of injuries/illnesses and near misses –In addition to Medgate, information is also available in the mortality registry, Workers Compensation and Sickness & Accident databases  Section XVII: Control of Chemical and Foundry Exposures –Continue to update Occupational Exposure Guidelines (OEGs) –Appropriate review of new chemical technology/processes prior to implementation –Review of ventilation system performance and assessment of intermittent exposures in skilled trades and non-routine tasks –Medical surveillance of personnel working with metal removal fluids  Section XVIII: Access to Data –Describes database (Medgate) containing injury/illness data and ability for joint parties to extract data in report form –Encourage early reporting of injuries/illnesses and near misses –In addition to Medgate, information is also available in the mortality registry, Workers Compensation and Sickness & Accident databases

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section XIX: Noise Abatement/Control Program –Describes comprehensive Hearing Conservation and Noise Control Program –Responsibilities of the plant Noise Control Committee –Requirement for noise exposure surveys  Section XX: Planned Maintenance –NJC identifies health and safety requirements to be integrated into the Quality Network “Planned Maintenance Action Strategy” –Safety related information shall be included in the Planned Maintenance Program (MAXIMO)  Section XXI: Working Alone –Outlines requirements for personnel assigned to perform tasks in isolated area (i.e. Safe Operating Practices, supervision, etc.)  Section XIX: Noise Abatement/Control Program –Describes comprehensive Hearing Conservation and Noise Control Program –Responsibilities of the plant Noise Control Committee –Requirement for noise exposure surveys  Section XX: Planned Maintenance –NJC identifies health and safety requirements to be integrated into the Quality Network “Planned Maintenance Action Strategy” –Safety related information shall be included in the Planned Maintenance Program (MAXIMO)  Section XXI: Working Alone –Outlines requirements for personnel assigned to perform tasks in isolated area (i.e. Safe Operating Practices, supervision, etc.)

Attachment “A” Highlights  Section XXII: No Hands in Dies Policy –Reinforces Company policy on “No Hands in Dies” and provision for expendable tools, sliding bolsters, and automatic operations –Need for orientation program for supervisors and facilities engineers  Section XXIII: Plastic Injection Molding Machines –Plastic injection molding machines will continue to be safeguarded in accordance with OSHA and ANSI guidelines  Section XXIV: Contractor Safety –Continue to use the “Construction Safety Process” (CSP) to protect employees during contractor work –When contractors work in proximity to UAW-represented workers and activities are likely to impact these workers, contractors will abide by UAW-GM plant/site Health and safety work practices –The PSRB will monitor contractor safety activity  Section XXII: No Hands in Dies Policy –Reinforces Company policy on “No Hands in Dies” and provision for expendable tools, sliding bolsters, and automatic operations –Need for orientation program for supervisors and facilities engineers  Section XXIII: Plastic Injection Molding Machines –Plastic injection molding machines will continue to be safeguarded in accordance with OSHA and ANSI guidelines  Section XXIV: Contractor Safety –Continue to use the “Construction Safety Process” (CSP) to protect employees during contractor work –When contractors work in proximity to UAW-represented workers and activities are likely to impact these workers, contractors will abide by UAW-GM plant/site Health and safety work practices –The PSRB will monitor contractor safety activity

Published Letters  Doc. #14: Roles and Responsibilities of Divisional Management –Divisional Management and representatives of the Union will support and operate within the policies and procedures established in the Joint Health and Safety Process  Doc. #46: Joint Program Representatives –Local joint leadership will determine where their current full time representatives will be allocated to best serve the employees of the organization  Doc. #105: Health and Safety Representative Roles and Responsibilities –The Local Committee is primarily to serve as a technical resource and consulting team to the local Management and Union in matters regarding employee health and safety  Doc. #14: Roles and Responsibilities of Divisional Management –Divisional Management and representatives of the Union will support and operate within the policies and procedures established in the Joint Health and Safety Process  Doc. #46: Joint Program Representatives –Local joint leadership will determine where their current full time representatives will be allocated to best serve the employees of the organization  Doc. #105: Health and Safety Representative Roles and Responsibilities –The Local Committee is primarily to serve as a technical resource and consulting team to the local Management and Union in matters regarding employee health and safety

Published Letters  Doc. #117: Compliance with Health and Safety Policies –RE&F, MAAC, and other GM groups and their supervision will follow the provisions of the current UAW GM National Agreement and all other UAW GM agreed to Health and Safety practices and procedures –Manufacturing Engineering leadership is represented at the Plant Manager’s staff and Plant Safety Review Board (PSRB) meetings to address and respond to local health and safety concerns  Doc. #122: Metal Removal Fluids –Significant efforts taken to reduce employee exposure to metal removal fluids (MRFs), to maintain the integrity of metal removal fluid systems, and to reduce the potential health effects of MRFs  Doc. #117: Compliance with Health and Safety Policies –RE&F, MAAC, and other GM groups and their supervision will follow the provisions of the current UAW GM National Agreement and all other UAW GM agreed to Health and Safety practices and procedures –Manufacturing Engineering leadership is represented at the Plant Manager’s staff and Plant Safety Review Board (PSRB) meetings to address and respond to local health and safety concerns  Doc. #122: Metal Removal Fluids –Significant efforts taken to reduce employee exposure to metal removal fluids (MRFs), to maintain the integrity of metal removal fluid systems, and to reduce the potential health effects of MRFs

Published Letters  Doc. #139: Near Miss Incidents –Discusses the importance of reporting, investigating, evaluating, and determining corrective actions for “Near Miss” incidents which occur in the workplace  Doc. #150: Pedestrian In-Plant Vehicle Team –Teams will conduct surveys to identify areas of concern such as: Keeping pedestrians and vehicles separate Maintaining aisles clear of obstructions Eliminating blind corners Elevating employee awareness Improving driver visibility  Doc. #139: Near Miss Incidents –Discusses the importance of reporting, investigating, evaluating, and determining corrective actions for “Near Miss” incidents which occur in the workplace  Doc. #150: Pedestrian In-Plant Vehicle Team –Teams will conduct surveys to identify areas of concern such as: Keeping pedestrians and vehicles separate Maintaining aisles clear of obstructions Eliminating blind corners Elevating employee awareness Improving driver visibility