2014 Contractor Safety Training What's New – What's Hot

What’s New. Roofs and supports, we still have challenges around unsafe roof structures. If you need to access any roof area, work with your planner prior to access. If there are questions call Plant Protection. Demolition – Several demolition projects are running at our facility. Please do not enter these areas without permission. Traffic routes have changed. 76 Coater is gone/now roll storage, 21/22 Coaters in process. Filter plant area buildings sensitive. Crane Plans are needed for any machine that has a lifting device. Check list is available. Electrical Distribution Standard published and electrical clearances have changed. Check with a SAPPI electrical planner. Hazard communication and global harmonization system. Safety Data Sheets vs MSDSs. Icons vs text Website with Video link for training.

What’s Hot Theft/contraband Searches will be conducted Gas bottle storage. Separate incompatible materials with a proper barrier. (Fuels and oxidizers must be separated by space or rated barrier when not in use.) Store bottles with protective cap on Chain or cable. No rope Minimum amount needed Theft/contraband Searches will be conducted Have paperwork for all materials removed from site Label tools

What’s Hot Accountability - Contractors are expected to report to Gate #9 when arriving on site. Sign in / sign out Must get out of your vehicle and sign in and out with the dispatcher. - Only vehicles with company signage will be allowed on site. Traffic Control /Congestion/Contractors parking on-site shall park only in designated areas. Hotwork Permits, Line Breaking Permits and Confined Space Permits are to be closed out on a daily basis. All permits shall be returned to the dispatch center at Gate #9. All permits are closed out with the dispatcher at Gate #9.

What’s Hot – Cont. Fall Protection: Pre-planning and rescue plans. Fall protection – use proper anchor points and proper lanyards use. Individual fall rescue plans are required. “Call PPD” is not adequate.

Concerns From This Past Year Lockout Verification New installations (when is lockout needed) Work platforms Ladders/Scaffolding/Platforms vs broke carts, tables, piping. Housekeeping – the work is not complete until the area is cleaned upon completion of the job. Properly dispose of waste. Theft Smoking on Sappi property Distractions Traffic and Unloading stations Cellphones Impact on others (falling debris, exhaust fumes, etc)

Preparation for Annual Outage Normal outage. But some power issues early on in week. Lot of work Plan ahead Complete your safety training ahead of time. Website is available Can provide own sign up sheet for respective companies if we know ahead of time 3 Vehicles (with id) per company within gated areas. Notify PPD in advance if supervisors or safety reps come in and out or they may have to wait. No id, no entry. Fill out the sign in sheet completely including vehicle registration numbers. Know your SAPPI Contact. Have crew know name too. Make sure safety pre-plan is complete Verify lockouts If in doubt – ASK!

Summary If you’re unsure about something contact your planner…. Ask the question before there is an issue or before someone gets hurt. Suggestions on ways to improve are appreciated and welcomed. Contact jean.wheat@sappi.com. Pre-planning! Makes for a safer work area.

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