1. ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY
Safety Meeting to Review our Company Policies

2. Today we will review: Our Environmental, Health & Safety Policy
Hazard Communication Program - Hazcom
Bloodborne Pathogens Program
Clean worksite program
Excavation Checklist
JSEA program
Recognizing “Situations of Accident Potential” (SOAP)

3. We will conduct business in a manner that protects the environment, and the health and safety of employees & community
So how does this statement become real to you?
You must understand what it says
Plan your work to make sure safety hazards are addressed
Consider and control environmental risks
Understand the products you use
Use the checklists that have been developed
Always look at situations, ask “What if” questions and use good practices to control the hazards.

4. Key points of Environmental, Health & Safety Policy
Employees must understand that personal safety and protecting the environment are important
Plan your work considering the above
Comply with laws
Communicate with all workers involved in the job or the area
Review specific highlights of our program (handout)

5. You may see signs like this - Do you anticipate - comply - ignore?

6. How does this look to you?
Ask for questions - the attendees should be able to spot the oil spill and discuss how they would respond.

7. Hazcom - General
You need to understand the health hazards of the chemicals you use
Labels & MSDS’s
Safety, Health, Spill Response, & Disposal or product and containers are all included in the MSDS
Proper response in the event of a spill
Notify supervisor and operator
Stop spill if possible - only if you can do without exposing yourself to a hazard
Close valve, shut off pump, etc.
Divert so spill does not reach surface water
Verify this is correct per your procedures and polices.

8. Hazcom - Key points
All chemical containers must be labeled - tanks to small quantities you remove from tanks or other containers
All chemicals must have MSDS on file and you need to understand the hazards of all the chemicals/products you use
You need to receive training in handling chemicals before you use the chemical
If you do not know what it is -- ask your supervisor
The Company has a written Hazcom program that covers all this in detail

10. Bloodborne Pathogens
Prevent transmission of disease due to exposure to blood and bodily fluids
Your exposure will come from giving first aid or cleaning up blood/fluids after an accident
Follow universal precautions
The Company has a written program that addresses many issues related to Bloodborne pathogens, this should be reviewed with you take first aid / CPR training.

11. Exposure Precautions

12. Clean Worksite Program
Keep work are clean
Dispose of non-hazardous trash in garbage
Clean up all spills; larger spills need to be reported
Keep truck tool boxes and all supplies stored safely, orderly and properly labeled
Keep equipment and tools from blocking walkways and travel paths
Inspect work areas before beginning work; note:
Safety concerns or hazardous material concerns
Pick up and remove trash and scrap
Dispose of per instructions given by operator
Use trash bins or dumpsters as provided
Recycle as much trash, waste or scrap as can reasonably be done
Contact supervisor if you have questions

13. Excavation Checklist
These are required to comply with OSHA rules and Company safety policies
Complete each day when excavating
Confirm line locate and marks are visible
Complete the form - (review handout)
This form is also a pre-job tailgate meeting
All employees must sign the form when the meeting is finished and before work is started
If any visitors come to the location, they must sign the form as well

14. Job Safety Environmental Analysis JSEA
Company employees are required to fill out a JSEA prior to beginning a job
Use forms provided to record the meeting and time
Tailgate meetings should be held when a job changes
Completed forms must be turned in to Safety Coordinator
Treat these JSEA’s as a serious part of your job - they are a key tool in helping you work safely.

15. Situations of Accident Potential SOAP
Plan ahead and look for hazards, problems or concerns before starting a job
Observe situations and ask -- what are the things that can cause injury?
Be proactive and correct the problem before it leads to an accident
Remember:
If the situation is not safe you have Stop Work Authority per the Company program.

16. Questions?