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tfEC/ vo dec 1 Q m3 J-M MnuOFACTuRING COMPANY, INC. DEC 22 1983 D 004094 SC-JMM-2555 * Stat:-=nt of Corporate S'.f-ty Policy................................................................ Page 1 Acknowledgement of Pveceipt of Company's Safety Rules............................. 2 Objective of Safety Program.................................................................................................... 3 Basic Safety Program........................................................................................................................ 4 - 6 Position Responsibilities.......................................................................................................... 7-8 Control of Safe forking Conditions.................................................................................. 9 Training and Supervision of Employees......................................................................... 10 Safety Inspections................................................................................................................................ 11 Safety Meetings........................................................................................................................................ 12 3asics of Accident Prevention................................................................................................ 13 Accident Investigation..................................................................................................................... 14 Employee Health and Emergency Treatment of Injuries.................................. 15 Legal Safety P.equirements............................................................................................................ 16 Employee Consultation and r.varnir.g Notice................................................................. 17 General Safety Rules........................................................................................................................... 18 -20 Specific Safety Regulations...................................................................................................... 21 -31 Appendix D 004095 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF r? ECU I FT OFCC.UV.SY'S SAFETY RULES I have received ar.d and agree to follow real a copy of all rules as a Co-pony's condition Safety of my Sul os employment. I will ask my supervisor if I do not understand any of th e rules. If I find any unsafe conditions, I will report th'-.m to my supervisor. SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE DATE Copy to be returned to personnel department. -2- D 004096 It is the c'oj.rcti' e of J-M y T:f!U f -iC t uring Cor.psnv, Inc. end J-M A/C ?i=:e < r ~ c r a t i or: tc 1 -? l-::-cnt an >:-f i ecr ive safety program m crier to minimize injury and suffering to employees, pro: c t e maximum e f f i c iency of operations throughout the Cor -p^ny. The broad objective can be successfully achieved by ini tiation and continued observance of the following: . 1. Planning all work to minimize personal injury, property damage, and less of productive time. 2. Maintenance of a system for prompt detec tion and correction of faulty procedures, unsafe practices and conditions. 3. Making available and enforcing the use of personal protective equipment and all necessary mechanical guards. 4. Establishing an effective system of tool and equipment inspection ana maintenance. 5. Institution of an educational program to maintain interest and cooperation of all levels of employment through (a) investi gation of all accidents to determine cause and initiation of prompt corrective action, (b) regular effective safety meetings, (c) : posting and enforcing minimum safety require rr-er.ts ror all job operations, (d) use of bulletins / pesters, and other appropriate visual aids. 0 004097 SASIC ?! .UVY PKCCaAH I ^ Furmcse: The porpcse of this pr-; gram is to effectively cuide the company e.-.-.ployces m the pursuit of safety. Efforts directed to reauce accidents will succeed only to the degree that all management personnel apply the principle that safety,is an operating responsibility and demands the same executive direction and control aivan to increasing efficiency of production. II. Supervisor Activities -- BASIC: Specific safety functions are assigned to supervisors. They are designed to involve the supervisor in all areas of the program Because it is only through their active participation and support that the program can be successful. Thesd activities can be related to the acronym BASIC, indicating they are fundamental, but essential to the program. They are: 3-3asic Training A-.-ccident Investigation S-Safety Meetings I-Inspectlens C-Ccur.seling Individual Employees Basic Training: Supervisors are required to participate in an indoctrination program for new erpiovees. The purpose is to make certain that tne employee receives the necessary information to oegm . work. Training procress of new employ res must' be closely monitored by supervisors to insure the employee is performing the job as in structed and doing it safely. This orieitaticn checklist will become a permanent part of the personnel file. . * -Occident Investigation: Supervisors will conduct investigations of all injuries to their employees. The Accident Investigation Report will be completed to in clude corrective action taken, and forwarded to the plant manager for review within two days. ihe safety officer will maintain accident report files. _ The responsibility to conduct an accident investigation is one which cannot be taken lightly. The reason is obvious! It is the only way tc systematically establish all the feces concerning hew and why an accident occurred, and tfen taka action to prevent a recurrence. - This responsibility lies with the immediate supervisor of the injured employee. His job is* to Gather all available information from the injured employee, witnesses, the scene, etc. then a::oly his experience in evaluating that inf orma ~~ icn and report his idea of what happened, how it har-pentid, why it happened and what has been done" no drevenu a recurrence. _A _ T D 004098 Follow 1 g a r o acne s on hc'w to g-it ho r a.cr5 : Remind the o: p Icy^e'of the investigation's purpose. If t he'employee is afraid of ridicule, r:-pr i-a.-.d, ere., ho probably will r.ct h;lp in 11 er.tifving the facts. I-'e must understand the puroose is 2vOT to find fault. 2. Lot the emolcyee tell his/her story at the scene- His story should include what he was doing, how he was doing it and what happened. Let him complete his story without interruption. 3. Ask questions. The supervisor must be sure he clears up any misunderstandings. 4. Chock understanding. The supervisor should describe the accident as he understands it, checking key points. 5. Discuss how to prevent recurrence. The supervisor must cover specifically what needs to be done to prevent recurrence. Here the employee's opinion could be valuable. This step must be covered to conclude a useful accident investigation. * Safety Meetings: . Supervisors are required to hold safety meetings regularly for their employees. Prepared safety talks will be distributed periodically. Super visors are encouraged to present in format ion applicable to their employees' jobs, hazards, injury experience, etc. - Inspections: Each supervisor is expected to conduct a planned inspection on his areas of responsibility at least once a week. These inspections are to be conducted for each shift. A summary of the inspection results will be forwarded to the plant manager. It is important that the supervisors' weekly inspection be planned, not incidental. 3y incidental, it means 3ust keeping our eyes ocen for unsafe acts or conditions. This type cf inspection should be taking place continuously. The planned insoection is deliberate and thorough. When the supervisor sets out on the inspection, he has in mind out-of-the-wav areas to check, specific tools, machines, or processes;specific conditions to lock for, etc. Nooning is left to chance. -5- D 004099 Counseling of Individual Z.r.plcyces: From tire to tire, it is r^-c^ssary to counsel erplcyeas on = n in-iv i dua 1 basis for va'-icus reasons (unsafe acts, injury, achrrence to safety rules, etc.) The topic of discussion should always nave specific application for the individual ccur.se.led. This feature of the pro gram helps to reinforce with employees manage ment's ccnmittirant to safety. 6 - D 004100 It is the Cump-.ny's policy Oat -all perse..al c r sue.*. s ibi 1i ty for the cj'.a safety p r-s gran -.s c ut lir.-.-a below p'cy-jos accept S 1 *1 1 C T ~ r* \ \m \ n of I. Plant Manager: * As part of the cooperative effort to reduce needless waste and personal injury, plant ranagers will >.naoe the devel opment of a practical and effective safety pregram. It shall be their responsibility to maintain an interest and participate in accident control through (1) review and action of accident control records, (2) review of recommendations submitted by the safety inspectors, and aporopriate cor rective action taken by the managers, and 13) issue letters and bulletins concerning accident prevention problems as required. II. Personnel Or Employee Relations Manager: It is the responsibility of the personnel manager to assure that planned safety is observed by issuing instruct ions to all supervisors, holding them responsible for preventing all accidents, and requiring them to comely with all pro visions of the safety program by (1) maintenance of the accident.record and reporting system, (2) maintenance of interested participation in safety through regular atten dance at safety meetings, and (3) initiation of corr.-rctive action in response to safety recommendations. III. Safety Officer/^utervisor; i It is the job of the safety officer/supervisor to effectively administer the safety program to the working employee by (1) review and supervision of the use of the accident report and investigation'form, (2) maintenance of the .-ccidant ' Record summary, (3) preparing the necessary insurance and regulatory jurisdictional reports for transmittal to the manager, ^47 filing and keeping custody of all job accident records, and (5) controlling and supervising dispensing of safety equips.ents. IV. Foreman: All foremen are an integral part of safety work and the amount of effort they expend toward accident prevention in their daily assigr.menrs helps determine whetl'.er or.r.ot a good safety record is established. The respensib?litics of the foreman include (1) instructing personnel under his supervision in safe work practices and work methods at the time they are given werk assignments, (2) determining that all personnel have the proper protective equipment and suitable bools fer the job before starting work'ana that it is used, (3) c:r.sf = ntly checking to see that no unsafe practices or ccndi -funs are allowed to exist anywhere und-.-r nis jurisdiction, (4) setting a good cxamole for his men, (5) acquainting his :: an with the safety requirements and insuring that uhey are enforced, (6) making a complete -7- D 004101 n HU* oo r.: I'S v <5 9 z ion c t Mdrnc<.n rv f<-> t" .* < e> *"r\r+~. 'T i \?t* 3 i i s :..c-n fc o n 17} a r- > otorr.v ne c-t ly :c r m tn <d c: r:T3 u o hold' Ly safety s :-rv ."sjfc practices and c:r.Mt Lens, t h o accident i p ene of his men and the correction of the accident cac ses, safety suggestions with his men. D 004102 8- CC-\*"3GL Or Shi- nVi.-ti DIvieNS Positive controls should bo accomplished to assure chat all a ~ a s and equipr.nt are -rr-::erly maintained and free from easily recognisable hazards". Supervisory perser.nel should be required to inspect work areas and equipment on a scheduled basis and to correct all deficiericies noted. Reports of the inspection results should be made and sent to the safety officer. Maximum use should be made of technical specialists pro vided by the casualty and fire insurance carriers, the State Labor and Health Department and related agencies. Dis tribution of recommendations developed by these agencies will be directed to the supervisor in charge with a formal follow-up procedure being established. D 004-103 -9- TRAINING AND SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES Since many industrial accidents are caused by unsafe acts and chey are related directly to the lack of adequate job training, supervisory personnel will be required to thoroughly train and supervise each new or transferred employee in proper job performance and safety requirements. Rules and procedures should be established and posted for safe performance at all job sites. Immediate supervisors should evaluate driving techniques in the proper equipment along with vehicle maintenance proce dures for all personnel who drive or operate company vehicles or equipment. Deficiency should be reported and corrected immediately. Driver records should be maintained for all drivers of motor vehicles in order that special training or assistance may be provided promptly where reeded. Short safety meetings should be held on a regular scheduled basis, at which time various pertinent safety subjects will be discussed. -1. A _ D 004104 SAFSTY INFr-.Ali-lCA'S Safety inspection is another method of detecting potential accident causes. Safety inspection includes chserving work oporafc'.cr.s, material and equipment usage, and the working environment in general. These inspections are a continuous part of all supervisory duties; they are a daily requirement of supervisory responsibilities for planning, observing and instructing his men. -Meaningful safety inspections are the result of the supervisor's ability to recognize unsafe acts or conditions. This ability can be ceveloped by applying common sense safety principals to the knowledge or work operations, and by knowing why past accidents happened. It can easily be seen why accident reports and investigations are essential to the safety program. The mistakes of the past are the knowledge of the future. -11- D 004105 A general safety .".eating attended by all supervisors, foremen and thair men shall be conducted by the safety officer each month. A specific topic should be selec ted and prepared for presentation prior to the meeting. If desired, foremen or supervisors may be assigned presentation duties. The following should be made a part of all monthly meetings: A. Discussions of all accidents and near misses occurring since the prior meetings should be held and corrective recommendations formulated. B. Progress toward recommendations adopted at prior months meetings shall be reviewed. C. Minutes of all meetings should be recorded to aid in monitoring progress and for Division superintendents review. I__Weekly Supervisors Meetings: . ^ short safety meeting should be conducted weekly by each supervisor. All such meetings should include the follow ing : A. Each meeting should concern a specific topic relative to work either current or to be under taken in the near future. B. Employees should be given the opportunity to contribute to the meeting with either sugges tions or observations. C. A report of the meeting should be signed by the supervisor and forwarded to the safety officer. III. Special Meetings: Unscheduled meetings shall be called as new operations, special hazards, or other reasons dictate. " - i 2- D 004106 -.ASICS OF ACCIDB'jT i?P -Jv'L^TICN An accident is an ar.fcrasoan or unplanned event that -ray or .-ay. net result in po>-sc-.al injury or property damage. Accidents are caus-d cy mistakes, and these mistakes are either unsafe acts or unsafe conditions, or a combination of the two. Although, not every accident results in damage or injury/ each is a warning that a danger exists. Any accident may occur several times before an injury results, but the supervisor must not let a condition go unchecked. He must first find out why it happened, even though it may appear minor at the moment. His supervisor's responsibility is to remedy hazardous acts or conditions before someone gets hurt. Basic accident causes include: failure to understand in struction, failure to give adequate instructions, disregard of safety rules, and lack of concentration on the job. Knowing these basic causes, the supervisor should then determine the unsafe conditions ana unsafe acts that caused the accident and then plan to prevent a recurrence as soon as pcssbile. The supervisor should determine the probltim area and correct it cefore it happens. -13- D 004107 ACC ;!. f I ..V - oT I G\T1 ON Investigation of accidents is an essential part of ar.v saf.'tv program. Tne investigation of -aucid ...its is net made ter the purpose of pI -- c::::gg oo,: --re on sc.iocno, out to .-.^certain the races m orc<:cr t' o prevent oth- er accid- ents f-rem the same cause. Each accident should be investigated by the supervisor in charge. He should look for the following: a The true cause of the accident b The action taken to prevent recurrence c The extent of the injury or damage d Names of witnesses, if applicable, or available The "Supervisor's Accident Investigation Report Form" should be completed for all accidents. Knowing the cause of the accident is valuable only if this knowledge leads to success ful elimination. Corrective action is the most vital part of accident investigation. If such is not taken, the in vestigation is both pointless and incomplete. The right remedy, and most economical one being applied, is essential to the success of an accident investigation. A repetition of a similar accident may indicate tnat the previous remedy 'was ineffective or chat the cause found was not the fundamental one. Once the problem is determined, corrective action should be immediate; therefore, the signing of the investigator's name places a sens 2 of 1asoonsibiliby upon the investigator to give both serious and full attention to the completion 05 rhe report.: The safety officer will review the Investi gation Report for accuracy and co~.oleter.ess. If he is not satisfied, he will direct that further effort must be made. Determining causes of accidents often indicates means which will prevent reoccurrences. When an accident occurs, the following steps are to be t3ken: 1. All employees must be instructed to report all injury accidents to their foreman.*' 2. The foreman shall properly complete the sucervispr's Ir.vestigati.on Report Form ana submit it to his supervisor. ' 3. A copy of the Supervisor's Investigation Report: Form should be forwarded to the Satety Gfficer for his information and use in monitoring the safety program. _ Accident reports should be viewed as an informaticr.al tool rather than a raeie administrative duty. The purpose of an accident report is to assist the supervisor in determining problem areas in his ;>: ck operation. The problem may be a carticular piece of eq_ip::er.t, or an unsafe procedure, or an individual in need "of instruction. Whatever the prcfclc-m, the accident report, along with a thorough accident investi gation, will aid the supervisor in making his area of resocnsibility a safe one. -14- D 004108 v lcv-:s heat, ; h j AR-:.vry.-;?;T of ji.'.t'jrles Er.plcyee health, both on and off the job, reflects in crod-jct ion ar.a a.;o: :-nt, losses . Fr.c-per tr,-'if..nt of both minor and si rices injuries is'a`basic prerequisite to an effective employee nealth program and has a major eflect on safe v.-cr.-ring attitudes of the employees. Qualified, properly trained, first aid personnel should be available for all company personnel. First aid supplies and equipment should be available and should be properly maintained. -15- D 004109 The safety of our industry is new either regulated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (C9HA) as administered by the U.S. Deuartr-ent of Labor, or by a similar organization in certain states having acoccved State Plans. ~` Federal OSHA regulations that apply to our operations are found in Title 29, Chapter XVli; parts 1910 of the Code of Federal Peculations. Part 1910 is known as the General Occupati C2sal Safety and Health Standards and applies to all industries. it is the intent of J-M Manufacturing Company, Inc. and J-M A/C Pipe Corporation to comply fully with both the spirit of the law and all applicaole regulations. 16- D 004110 vjipr.os&E ccr.scL:avion :d HiG r-'cncE Employees who violate the safety regulations are subject to oisciplmjry action as follows: 1- First infraction -- oral warning 2. Second infraction -- written warning advising next infraction will be suspension 3. Third infraction -- suspension 4. Fourth infraction -- discharge The third or fourth step action will be taken for blatant or wanton violations of the safety rules, which result in a serious injury. _ -17- D 004111 GENERAL SAFETY EG! S You are working f or an organization which is sincere in its desire to conducctt all of its rn_e__r_a__t_i_o__n__s_ _in t_h__e___s_a__f_e__s_t__m___a_n_ner ;elow le. Ccxpliar.ce wioh the* general will assist.us in achieving th_is_ safety rules listed obje__c__t_iv__e_. These rules are the minimum guides for^working safely. Your continued awareness and cooperation in safety is a vital part of .your job. It is your duty to apply these and all acceoted standards of safety. 1. 'whenever you are involved in any accident that results in personal injury or darnaae to property - no matter how small - accidents must be reported to your supervisor. Get first aid promptly. 2. Report immediately, any condition or practice, you think might cause injury or damage to equipment. 3. Do not operate any equipment which, in your opinion, is not in a safe condition. 4. All prescribed safety and personal protective equipment should be used wnen required, and maintained in a good working condition. 5. Obey all company rules, governmental regulations, signs, markings, and instructions. Be partic ularly familiar with those that apoly directly to you. If you do not understand - ASK! 6. Leg muscles are stronger than back muscles. Lift with your legs, not your back. Bend the knees and keep the back straight. Plan before you attempt to move a load. Con sider weight, size, shape, path of travel, and set down location. Get help if necessary. Frotect your hands and fingers from rough edges, sharp corners, and metal straps. Keep hands and fingers cut of pinch points between the load and other objects. 7. Material and equipment in the work environment present enough exposure without horseplay. Absolutely no horseplay will be tolerated. * 8. Every tool is designed for a specific use. Do not misuse. Inspect daily for defects. Keep tools in proper working condition. Maintain clean, sharp, oiled, dressed and adjusted. Mover hit hardened steel with hardened steel, such as hitting a hatchet with a hammer. -] 8- D 004112 Tcol brek s en hi r vi lc o2 *93 r* e. rrs , cue ks. !i*U - V, roc no d h eads, or splint ere d h die s sha 11 not be - se d7 Do to r a oVto.iEd stri :<i r.g 1 s imL. 2 C-B o rr cr pc eon le ssi eb aVG bility elow. els of on o ver v . ad work th em fa 11 ing and . Never leave tools lying about so they create a tripping hazard. Never carry an edged or pointed tool in your fockets or belt unless the edge or point is ully protected. Wrenches should never be used as hammers. If the jaws are worn or sprung they should be repaired or replaced. Make certain you know how to turn off any power tool before you turn it on. Use proper eye protection when using tools that can create flying chips or particles. Inspect all tools for worn or Iccse parts before connecting it to the power supply. Make sure all guards are in-place and are secure Check your work area for other people before starting the tool. Warn persons nearby. Be prepared for jamming of rotating tools. Have footing and balance and watch out for nearby obstructions. Check yourself for locse clothing. 9. Keep stored material, scrap, and'other tripping hazards out of roads and walkways, off of stairs and away from emergency equipment. Cords, cables, and hoses crossing reads or walkv;ays are to be covered to prevent tripping or damage, or are to be supported overhead. 10. The use of drugs and/or intoxicating beveraaes are prohibited. " 11. All concentrations of combustible material must be kept to a minimum through proper housekeeping practices including trash removal and oil and grease accumulation clean up. Flammable licuids (flesh point belcw 1Q0F) __ All drums dispensing flammable liquids should be grounded, mending straps should be used when dispensing flammable liquids from drums to safety containers, all flammable liquids should be transported in approved safety containers. Combustible liquids (flash point above 1G0F) - All combustible liquids should be transported in closed metal containers. -19- D 004113 Extinguishers utilizing the trcrc-r tyn-e 2 sent for the tyoe ccmhustible or r laf- ."-.able" pres ;-.nt must be race available and utilized. Clear, unobstructed access to all fire extincuishers must be Maintained. " Care.must be exercised to.eliminate all possible sources of ignition from potentially hazardous areas -- No smoking regulations will be established, areas posted, and observation enforced; flashlights aporoved for use in hazardous locations will be pro vided; vapor tight fixtures must be provided in areas where combustible vapors may occur. -20- D 004114 SPECIFIC SAFETY REGULATIONS In addition to the foregoing General Safety Regulations/ the following regulations are to be observed by all personnel engaged in the work described under various classifications. -;.i- 0 004115 I. Introduction This program. provides guidelines for prct-ctirrg J-M A/C Pipe Corporation employees' healoh from expos-re to asbestos and complying with the OSHA asbestos standard, 29 CFR 1910.1001 effective July 1, 1976. (See also Section IX) II. Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) . No employee may be exposed to asbestos at concentrations in excess of: A. 2 fibers/cubic centimeter (f/cc) of air averaged over an 8-hour time period. . B. lOf/cc ceiling concentration averaged over a time period not exceeding 15 minutes. . C. It is J-M's policy to reduce fiber levels to the lowest feasible concentration. III. Methods of Compliance A. Employee exposure to asbestos at or below the PEL must be controlled as. follows: . 1. Feasible engineering controls such as isolation, enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, and dust collection. 2. Work practices including good hcuse?<eeping, vacuum cleaning of deposited dusts, wet cleaning, taping holes in fiber bags, etc. to prevent the emission of airborne fibers.- A clean up situation should involve wet methods. 3. Administrative procedures, principally, rotating employees to less dusty jobs. * 4. Use of respirators only when engineering or ad ministrative procedures are not feasible. How ever, respirators will be provided to these employees who request to use them. IV. Employee Monitoring A. Each A/C pipe manufacturing location must administer an asbestos exposure monitoring program which, as a minimum, will r-aet the following requirements: 1. One person, usually the environmental control engineer or the safety officer, is given the re sponsibility of conducting the tests. This person must receive the fell owing prior to performing cha fca-.ts: -22- D 004116 > ;?. sic c : re3 of : r.-^esr.'"'. nl Ln the use of aJr sampling b. Tra: r. irg in fiber counting as presented by the !.'ICSH training urcrse 522 "Sa.rpling and Zvaluating Airborne Asbestos Dust". 2. Each work position where exposure to asbestos is possible must be monitored at least once every 6 months. ' a. Personal samples on all workers at all job positions should be taken. b. Environmental monitoring should be done to de termine fiber levels in general areas of the plant. This type of sampling can also provide an indication of background fiber levels. c. Initial monitoring should be done when a new operation is installed. d Follow up sampling should be done when any changes, minor or major, are made to equipment or when the regular sampling program discloses fiber levels which are higher than expected. 3. Employee exposures must be evaluated whenever there is reason to believe that an increase in asbestos exposure may occur as a result of production, process or control changes, or other reasons such as through out any fiber clean-up procedure. 4. Engineering samples taken in specific areas near machinery can help determine if engineering controls are effective, or are required. 5. Samples should be analyzed within 10 working days of the exposure monitoring. . 6. If any employee's exposure is determined to exceed 0.5f/cc then follow-up samples should be taken on that employee within 14 days of the initial deter mination. B. All plant monitoring results will be forwarded to the individual plant concerned, with a copy to the Corporate Environmental Control Department, within 5 working days of fiber counting completion. C. Employees or their designated representatives rust be provided a reasonable opportunity to observe the moni toring and measuring. D. Corporate Environmental Control Department will g:-ried- ically audit the in-plant monitor:- ~g program wi-.h on site sampling s ;vveys and review of plant record; a.d procedu ces. -23- D 004117 E Employees .must 1.3 r.crifi i in v.-ri ti *.g v.: thin 5 daj s of rinding oho r - ;its in -xccss of the PEL, and of the steps being takep to reduce the exposure to wichin the FEL. Notifying all mplcyees of their exposure within 14 lays of the i ling should be ~?ce as a natter of routine, even if they are within the CSHA limits. V Employee Asbestos Exposure Notification A. Purpose: The Fiber Exposure Notification (FEN) form is to be used to notify employees of the results of their monitored exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers. B. Responsibility: 1. Plant manager's responsibilities include: a. Proper implementation of this procedure as out lined . b. Assigning competent individual(s) the responsi bility for FEN form completion and distribution. c. Reviewing/recommending/implementing action(s) to reduce or maintain airborne asbestos fiber con . centration to exposure levels deemed acceptable. d. Meeting with the monitored employee (or assigning a responsible representative to meet with the monitored employee) to discuss with the employee the information presented on the FEN form. e. Ensuring complete compliance with this notifica tion procedure and to hold those with assigned responsibilities accountable for carrying them out properly. f. Ensuring that recommended control actions are taken by the date stated. * 2. Plant safety officer's responsibilities include: a. Proper completion of the FEN form. __ b. Proper distribution, preservation, and mainten ance of form copies. c. Aiding plant management with the proper educa tion of plant personnel relative to the purpose and meaning of monitoring programs, and provide answers to questions these employees may have. d. Reviewing monitoring results and cecc:.mending .. control methods, based on the results, as re quired . D 004118 VI. . . 3. 2 - -si.'.i.'.g good '"cu h-^-ping winimn their d IT '3 cl S ^ b. ? ^ =: c t i c t:vj :-:cd h y 3: ~i".e >n a d2ily basis. c. Reporting any environmental problems to supervi sors immediately. d. Complying with health and safety rules and pro cedures. Protective Equipment A. Respirators 1. Respirator Use - Respirators may not be used to limit employee exposure to the 2f/cc level, except: . a. During the installation of engineering controls. b. When engineering controls are not technically feasible.. This could include maintenance of baghcusss or unloading rail cars of asbestos. c. In emergencies such as an equipment failure, a r break in the dry fiber conveying system, bag s ruptures and cleaning. 2. Employees required to wear a respirator a. No employee should be assigned to a task requir ing a respirator if based on his/her most recent examination, an examining physician determines that: -the employee will be unable to function normally wearing a respirator, or -the safety or health of the employee or ether employees will be impaired by his use of a respirator. b. If an employee would be impaired: -that employee should be rotated to another job, or -given the opportunity to transfer to a different position whose duties he is able to.perform, with the same employer, in the same geographi cal ar aa and with the same seniority, status, and rate of pay he had just prior to such transfer if that position is available. ' 3. Choice of respirator a. Use NI0.9H approved r * spire :..;rs. -25- D 004119 2 f/cc 1 eve 1. c. For these ar'eas or these tines when fiber levels exceed 2 f/cc, the following table shejId be consulted to choose the sppropriate respirator: Fiber Level Acceptable Respirator 0-2 f/cc 2-20 f/cc 20-200 f/cc more than ' 200 f/cc Disposable respirator or no respirator Quarter-mask dust Half-mask dust Self-contained breathing appax'atus Powered air purifying respirator Continuous flow supplied air B. Special Clothing 1. The company requires the use of special clothing such as disposable or cloth coveralls or similar whole body clothing, head covering, gloves, and foot covering for any employee exposed to airborne concentrations greater than 10 f/cc. 2. `Laundering of asbestos contaminated clothing may be done either at the location or by contract. The contractor must be informed in writing in the servicing contract of the requirements of the CSHA Asbestos Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1000(a). The clothing must be transported in sealed impermeable bags or ether closed, impermeable containers and labeled. 3. Change roems and lockers - Each employee exposed in excess of the PEL must be furnished two separate lockers or containers, separated or isolated so as to prevent the contamination of the employee's street clothes from his work clothes. VII. Waste Disposal Asbestos waste, scrap, debris, bags, containers, equipment, and asbestos contaminated clothing consigned for disposal should be disposed of in sealed impermeable bags, or other closed impermeable containers. (Also refer to Federal, State and Local hazardous -waste disposal requirements.) VIII. Caution Signs and Labels Caution signs should be displayed at each regulated area (fiber level greater than 2f/cc). Pest sirns at such a-distance from the regulated area so that an employee ray read the signs a.rd taka n-'c-ssary pro" " steps before entering the area mar'-ad by the signs. Post the siens at all approaches to regulated areas. -26- D 004120 IX. B. Caution labels should be affixed to all ^ a-.; tc r i ?. 1 s , mixiu re, .scrap, waste, cor.tr.rn.in shed clothing, laundry bags, and other predicts containing asbestos fibers, . or to their containers. Caution labels should be printed with letters cf sufficient size and contrast to be readily visible and legible. The label rr.ay state: CAUTION Cancer-Suspect Agent Contains Asbestos Fibers Avoid Creating Dust Remarks A. The Reagan Administration issued its first Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on November 4, 1983. OSHA has ordered that asbestos exposure be lowered to 0.5 f/cc from the current standard of 2 f/cc. This ETS will remain in effect for six months while OSHA prepares a new permanent standard. B. If the safety is regulated by the more stringent State or Local organizations in certain states having approved state plans, it is the intent of this Company to comply fully with all applicable State/Local regu lations . C. As far as the medical examinations are' concerned, all applicable Federal, State, or Local regulations should be followed. -27- 0 004-121 NOISE -\3ATi_-Hr,ST ^OGR^-M I. __Introduction: Noise is defined as, at least, an unwanted and, at most, a destructive sound. Noise can affect not only hearing but also other bodily functions. Noise acts upon the body very much as other stresses do. Routine exposure to intensified industrial noise may lead to chronic physiological disturbances. The wider effects of noise are considered highly controversial, and the present American standards are based only on the effects of noise on hearing. II. Objectives; To control or reduce exposure to excessive noise in the workplace and comply with the OSHA Occupational Noise Exposure Standard, 29 CFR 1910.95 (a) through (b). (See also Sec. VI) III. Noise Exposure Limitations: A. Continuous Noise: . Employee must net be exposed to the noise in excess of the sound levels shewn below: > Permissible Noise Exposure Duration per day (hr.) Sound Level (aBA) 8 6 4 3 2 1*5 1 H h or ' less 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 Duration in hours =8, where 2 (L-90 )/5 L = sound level (cBA) If the variations in noise level involve peaks at intervals of 1 second or less, it is considered as continuous noise. -28- D 004122 B. Impulsc/Impact Woise : Exposures to impulsive cr impact noise must not exceed 140 d3 peak sound ?r:-;sure level. IV. Engineerir.g/Administrative Controls: A. Requirement: ' When employees are subjected to sound exceeding the re gulated level, feasible engineering or administrative controls must be used to reduce the noise. B. Documentation: * It is important to fully document all administrative and engineering efforts to reduce noise levels, including costs. If such efforts fail to reduce noise to the re gulated levels, the documentation can be used in defense of OSHA citations on the grounds of infeasibility. V. Hearing Protection: If engineering or administrative efforts fail to reduce employee noise exposures to less than the permissible exposures, the employees must be provided hearing pro tectors and their use be enforced. . f VI. Remarks: If the occupational noise exposure standard is regulated by the more stringent State or Local organizations in certain states having approved state plans, it is the intent of this Company to comply fully with all applicable State/Local regulations. -29- D 004123 HEARING CONSERVATION P-0 AM I. Introduction: ' This program "ust be administered v.'hc-n Bver an -^mplcyee' s noise exposure -cruais or exceeds an S-hcur tine vcichted average (TWA) sound level of 85 aB measured on the A scale of a standard sound level meter. II. Objectives: To protect employees hearing and comply with the OSHA Hearing Conservation Standard/ 29 CFR 1910.95 (c) through (p) (see also Sec. V) III. Exposure Monitoring: A. When information indicates that any employee's exposure may equal or exceed the Action . Level (i.e./ an 8-hour TWA of 35dSA), a monitoring program must be developed and implemented. B. Representative personal sampling must be used when there is any question that the exposure might equal or exceed the action level, and when the noise levels vary greatly or the po sition being monitored is highly mobile. * C. All continuous, intermittent, and impulsive sound levels from 80 dB to 130 dB must be integrated into the noise measurements. Audio- dcsimeters used for monitoring must be designed and set to measure from 80 dB. . _ . D. Instruments used to measure employee noise exposure must be calibrated prior -to and following exposure measurements. E. Monitoring must be repeated whenever a change in production, process, equipment, or controls increases noise exposure to the extent that (1) additional employees may be exposed at or above the action level, or (2j the attenuation pro vided by hearing protection being used by employees may be rendered inadequate. P. Each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour TWA of 85 cB must be notified of the results of the monitoring. G. Employees or their representatives must be pro vided with the opportunity to observe exposure monitoring being conducted. IV. Hearing Protectors: A. Requirements for protectors: 1. Hearing protectors must be made available to all employees exposed to an 8-hour TWA of 85 dSA or greater. '-30- D 004124 2. Ho--Li.'.g protectors must be provided md replaced as necessary at no cost to the employee, except that reasonable local policies r.ay be established requiring rayrent for replacement protectors resulting from'the irresponsible behavior of employees. 3. The wearing of hearing protectors must be enforced when the employee is exposed to an 8-hour TWA of 90 SBA or greater. 4. Where the use of hearing protectors is mandatory, every effort must be made, including disciplinary procedures as necessary, to insure that the employee wear the protectors. B. Selection: Proper selection of hearing protection must pro vide for adequate attenuation, minimal discomfort and prevention of ear infection. Environmental work conditions such as dust, grease, temperature, humidity, etc. may dictate the choice of a pro tector. If the protector is uncomfortable, it is not likely to be worn properly. For these reasons, a limited variety of types of hearing protectors may be required to ensure that adequate protection is provided. C. Fitting Hearing Protectors; Each employee provided hearing protectors must be individually fitted with a hearing protector. If a change in protector type is made, refitting must be conducted. . Remarks If the hearing conservation program is regulated by the more stringent State or Local organizations in certain states having approved state plans, it is the intent of this Company to comply fully with all applicable State/ Local regulations. -31- D 004125