TO:         All Employees, Subcontractors, Suppliers and Customers of Genesis

Interiors, LLC.

 

RE:          Company Safety Program

 

 

Safety in all Genesis Interiors operations is not a company goal; it is a

requirement.

To this end we have formulated this written policy to govern all operations of

Genesis Interiors.

 

It is a condition of employment, with Genesis Interiors, that all employees must

adhere faithfully to the requirements of this policy and the safety rules,

instructions and procedures issued in conjunction with it.  Failure to do so

will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the attached policy.

 

It is a condition of all subcontracts and purchase orders issued by Genesis

Interiors that this policy and safety rules, instructions and procedures issued

in conjunction with this policy as well as applicable state, federal and local

codes and regulations be adhered to.  Failure to comply is a breach of contract

terms.

 

All visitors to any Genesis Interiors operations, including but not limited to

suppliers, owners, representatives, agents of the architect or engineer,

regulatory authorities and insurance company representatives shall be required

to follow all safety rules and regulations in effect during their visit.

 

Genesis Interiors will make an effort to insure that the operations of other

contractors not under our control do not endanger the safety of our employees. 

To this end all employees are required to report hazardous activities of other

employees to appropriate Genesis Interiors officials.

 

The safety director, general superintendent and foreman have full backing of

management to enforce the provisions of this policy as it relates to

responsibilities assigned to them.

 

 

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

 

It is the policy of this company to provide a safe and healthful place of

employment for ALL EMPLOYEES.

 

It is therefore the purpose of this stated policy to:

 

1.  Abide by all federal, state and local regulations as they pertain to

construction.

 

2.  Apply good sense and safe practices as dictated by locations, conditions and

circumstances to all jobs.

 

3.  Exercise good judgment in the application of this policy.

 

4.  Protect the public from the effects of our operations.

 

To further these goals, the following assignments of responsibility are made:

 

 

 

 

MANAGEMENT SHALL:

 

1.  Establish rules and programs designed to promote safety and make known to

all employees rules established.

 

2.  Provide all supervisors with copies of appropriate rules and regulations.

 

3.  Inform employees of changes in safety rules.

 

4.  Make available training necessary for employees to perform their tasks

safely.

 

5.  Provide protective equipment for employees where required.

 

6.  Impress upon all, the responsibility and accountability of each individual

to maintain a safe workplace.

 

7.  Record all instances of violations and investigate all accidents.

 

8.  Discipline any employee willfully disregarding this policy.

 

9.  Require all subcontractors as a matter of contract and all material

suppliers through purchase order terms to follow safety rules.

 

10. Encourage all prime contractors to work safely.

 

11. Appoint a safety officer with enforcement authority over safety matters.

 

12. Conduct safety inspections of all job sites and maintain records and

continually monitor all aspect of the program for effectiveness.

 

 

 

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENTS COOPERATING WITH ON-SITE SAFETY PERSONNEL SHALL:

 

1.  Plan production so that all work will be done in compliance with established

safety regulations.

 

2.  Be completely responsible for on-the-job safety and health and order the

immediate correction of any

     safety deficiencies brought to management attention.

 

3.  Make sure proper safety materials and protective devices are available and

used and all equipment is in

     safe working order.

 

4.  Instruct foremen in safety requirements and make sure they pass on their

instruction to their crew.

 

5.  Take advantage of offered safety training and be aware of all safety rules.

 

6.  Review all accidents, oversee correction of all unsafe practices and file

accident reports.

 

7.  Conduct jobsite meetings and provide all employees with proper instruction

on safety requirements.

 

8.  Require conformance to safety standards from all subcontractors.

 

9.  Notify office of all safety violations.

 

10. Provide for the protection of the public from company operations.

 

11. Attempt to insure safe performance by others present on the site including

owners and architect/engineer

      representatives, the general public, visitors and the employees of other

contractors.

 

 

 

JOB FOREMEN SHALL:

 

1.  Carry out safety programs at the work level.

 

2.  Be aware of all safety requirements and safe working practices.

 

3.  Plan all work activities with adherence to safe working practices in mind.

 

4.  Instruct new employees and existing employees performing new tasks in safe

working practices and provide their crew with continuing instruction on safety 

     requirements including conducting tool box talks.         

 

5.  Install and maintain devices to protect the public from company operations.

 

6.  Make sure protective equipment is available and used.

 

7.  Make sure all work is performed in a safe manner and no unsafe conditions or

equipment are present.

 

8.  Act without delay to correct all hazards including unsafe conditions which

are within the scope of your position.

 

9.  Secure prompt medical attention for any injured employees.

 

10. Report all injuries and safety violations.

 

 

 

WORKERS SHALL:

 

1.  Work safely in such a manner as to insure own safety as well as that of

co-workers and others.

 

2.  Request help when unsure how to perform any task safely.

 

3.  Correct unsafe acts or conditions within the scope of immediate work.

 

4.  Report any uncorrected, unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.

 

5.  Report for work in good mental and physical condition to safely carry out

assigned duties.

 

6.  Avail themselves of company and industry sponsored safety programs.

 

7.  Use and maintain all safety devices provided.

 

8.  Maintain and properly use all tools under his control.

 

9.  Follow all safety rules.

 

10. Provide fellow employees help with safety requirements.

 

 

 

ALL PERSONNEL SHALL:

 

1.  Strive to make all operations safe.

 

2.  Maintain mental and physical health conducive to working safely.

 

3.  Keep all work areas clean and free of debris.

 

4.  Assess result of their actions on the entire workplace.  Work will not be

performed in ways that cause hazards for others.

 

5.  Replace or repair safety precautions removed or altered before leaving work

area.  Unsafe conditions will not be left to imperil others.

 

6.  Abide by the safety rules and regulations of owner on their sites.

 

7.  Work in strict conformance with OSHA regulations.

 

 

 

SUBCONTRACTORS SHALL:

 

1.  Abide by all safety rules of owner and other contractors.

 

2.  Notify all other contractors when actions or activities undertaken by them

could affect health or safety of employees of other companies.

 

3.  Check in with jobsite supervisor before entering jobsite.

 

4.  Inform controlling contractor of all injuries to workers.

 

5.  Report to controlling contractor any unsafe conditions that come to their

attention.

 

 

 

ARCHITECTS, OWNERS AND VISITORS SHALL BE REQUESTED TO:

 

1.  Abide by all safety rules.

 

2.  Check in with superintendent so protective equipment may be provided such as

hard hats or eye and respirator protection.

 

3.  Refrain from entering construction areas without contacting employees

working in those areas.

 

 

GENERAL WORK RULES:

 

Abrasive Grinding

Abrasive wheel bench or stand grinders must have safety guards strong enough to

withstand bursting wheels.  Adjust work rests on grinders to a clearance not to

exceed 1/8 inch between rest and wheel surface.   Inspect and ring test abrasive

wheels before mounting.  Always leave wheel in working condition for next user. 

Properly dress wheel before using or/and when finished.

 

Access

Only safe means of access to and from work areas will be used.  Jumping from or

to work areas is not allowed; nor is sliding down cables, cable ropes and guys.

 

Air Tools

Secure pneumatic tools to hose in a positive manner to prevent accidental

disconnection.  Install and maintain safety clips or retainers of pneumatic

impact tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled.  All hoses

exceeding ½ inch inside diameter require safety devices at source of supply to

reduce pressure in case of hose failure.

 

Attitude

All company employees are required to treat safety as a number one priority.  As

such they are expected to report to work in good mental and physical condition

to safely perform their assigned duties.  Before starting any task, employees

must consider the possible effects of their actions on themselves and others and

take appropriate protective measures.

 

Belt Sanding Machines

Belt sanders will not be used without guards in place.

 

Compressed Air, Use of

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes may not exceed 30 psi and then only in

conjunction with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. 

Exception to 30 psi is allowed only for concrete form, mill scale and similar

cleaning operations.  The use of compressed air to clean off yourself or other

workers is not allowed.

 

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Put valve protection cabs in place before compressed gas cylinders are

transported, moved or stored.  Cylinder valves will be closed when work is

finished and when cylinders are empty or being moved.

 

Compressed gas cylinders will be secured in an upright position at all times. 

Keep cylinders a safe distance or shield from welding or cutting operations and

placed where they cannot become part of an electrical circuit.  Oxygen and

acetylene must not be stored together.

 

Oxygen and fuel gas regulators must be placed in proper working order while in

use.

 

Concrete, Concrete Forms and Shoring

All protruding reinforcing steel onto or into which employees could fall must be

guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement.  Wire mesh needs to be secure

from recoiling.

 

Formwork and shoring will be designed and constructed to safely support all

loads imposed during concrete placement.  All components will be inspected prior

to erection.  Drawings or plans of jack layout, formwork, shoring, working decks

and scaffolding systems will be available at jobsite.

 

Forms and shores may not be removed until it has been determined that the

concrete has gained sufficient strength to support its weight and superimposed

loads.

 

Cranes or Derricks

Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds and special hazard warnings

or instructions must be conspicuously posted on all equipment.  Instructions or

warnings must be visible from the operator’s station.

 

Accessible areas within swing radius of crane must be barricaded to prevent

employees from being struck or crushed by the crane.

 

Except where electrical distribution and transmission lines have been

de-energized and visibly grounded, or where insulating barriers not a part of or

an attachment to the equipment or machinery have been erected to prevent

physical contact with the lines, no part of a crane of its load shall be

operated within 10 feet of a line rated to 50KV or below; 10 feet – inches from

each l kV over 50 kV for lines rated over 50 kV, or twice the length of the line

insulator, but never less than 10 feet.  Cranes will be inspected before each

use by the operator.  Any defects must be corrected before use.  Logs of crane

inspections must be kept with the crane.

 

Crane and Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms

Crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms may not be used unless the

erection, use and dismantling of conventional means of reaching the worksite

would be more hazardous or not possible.  Equipment used for this purpose must

be tested and equipped in strict accordance with 1926.550 (g) or state plan

equivalent.

 

Disposal Chutes

Use an enclosed chute whenever materials are dropped more than 20 feet to any

exterior point of a building.  When debris is dropped through floor holes

without a chute, the area where the material is dropped must be enclosed with

barricades at least 42 inches high and not less than 6 feet back from projected

edges of opening above.  Post warning signs at each level.

 

Drugs and Alcohol

Use of possession of alcoholic beverages or non-prescription drugs on the

jobsite is forbidden.  Workers reporting under the influence of alcohol or

controlled substances will be fired on the spot.

 

Electrical – General

All extension cords must be 3-wire type, protected from damage and not fastened

with staples, hung from nails or suspended from wires.  No cords or tools with a

damaged ground plug may be used.  Splices must have soldered wire connections

with insulating equal to the cable.  Worn or frayed cables may not be used.  All

cords must be at least 14 gauge.

 

Except where bulbs are deeply recessed in reflector, bulbs on temporary lights

will be equipped with guards.  Temporary lights may not be suspended by their

electric cords unless so designed.

 

Receptacles for attachment plugs will be of approved, concealed contact type. 

Where different voltages, frequencies or types of current are applied,

receptacles must be such that attachment plugs are not interchangeable.

 

Each disconnecting means for motors and appliances and each service feeder or

branch circuit at point of origin must be legible marked to indicate its

purpose, unless located and arranged so purpose is evident.

 

Cable passing through work areas will be covered or elevated to protect from

damage.  Boxes with covers for disconnecting means must be securely and rigidly

fastened to mounting surface.

 

No employee may work in proximity to any electrical power circuit that may be

contacted during course of work unless protected against electric shock by

de-energizing circuit and grounding it or by guarding with effective insulation.

 In work areas where exact location of underground electric power lines is

unknown, workmen using jackhammers, bars or other hand tools which may contact

lines must wear insulated protective gloves.

 

Electrical – Grounding

15 and 20 –ampere receptacle outlets on single-phase, 120-volt circuits for

construction sites which are not a part of permanent wiring of the building or

structure must be protected by either ground fault circuit interrupters or an

assured equipment grounding program.

 

An assured equipment grounding conductor program covers all cord sets,

receptacles which are not a part of the permanent wiring of the building or

structure and equipment connected by cord and plug.

 

Inspect each cord set, attachment cap, plug except cord sets and receptacles

which are fixed and not exposed to damage before each days use for external

defects and possible internal damage.  Remove from service immediately any

defective items.

 

Tests will be performed on all cord sets, receptacles which are not a part of

the permanent wiring of the building or structure and cord and plug-connected

equipment required to be grounded.  Grounding conductors will be tested for

continuity.  Each receptacle and attachment cap or plug will be tested for

correct attachment of the equipment grounding conductor.

 

Tests will be recorded.  This test record must identify each receptacle, cord

set and cord and plug-connected equipment that passed the test, and will

indicate the last date it was tested or the interval for which it was tested. 

No electrical tool or cord may be used unless it has been tested according to

company’s assured grounding program.  The non-current-carrying metal parts of

fixed, portable and plug-connected equipment must be grounded except those

protected by an approved system of double insulation.  The patch from circuits,

equipment, structures and conduit or enclosures to ground must be permanent and

continuous and have ample current carrying capacity.

 

Equipment Operation

No employee will operate electric, gas or hand powered tools or equipment unless

familiar with use of the item and safety precautions required.  Supervision will

provide necessary safety information for all tasks and equipment.

 

Excavating and Trenching

Before opening any excavation, efforts including utility company contact must be

made to determine if there is underground installation in the area.  Underground

facilities just be located and supported during excavation operations.

 

Walls and faces of trenches 5 feet or more in depth and all excavations to which

employees are exposed to danger from moving ground or cave-in must be guarded by

shoring or sloping.

 

Where employees may be required to enter excavations, excavated material must be

stored at least 2 feet from excavation edge.

 

Make daily inspections of excavations.  If evidence of possible cave-ins or

slides is apparent, cease all work in excavation until precautions have been

taken.

 

Trenches 5 feet deep of more require adequate means of exit, such as ladders or

steps, located so as to require no more than 25 feet of lateral travel.

 

 

Explosives and Blasting

Only authorized and qualified persons will be permitted to handle and use

explosives.  Smoking and open flames are not permitted within 50 feet of

explosives and detonator storage magazines.

 

Eye and Face Protection

Eye and face protection will be provided and must be worn when machines or

operations present potential eye or face injury.  Employees involved in welding

operation must wear filter lenses or plates of the proper shade number. 

Employees exposed to laser beams must use suitable laser safety goggles which

will protect for the specific wave length of the laser and be optical density

(O.D.) adequate for the energy involved.

 

Goggles will be worn over any employee-owned prescription glasses that do not

meet industrial safety standards.

 

Any employee operating any power tools will have safety glasses – this is to include hammers and chisels. 

Fire Protection

Fire fighting equipment must be conspicuously located and readily accessible at

all times and periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. 

Report any inoperative or missing equipment to supervision.

 

If the project includes automatic sprinkler protection, installation will

closely follow construction and be placed in service as soon as applicable laws

permit following completion of each story.

 

Fire extinguishers, rated not less than 3A, will be provided for each 3, 000

square feet of building area (or major fraction).  Travel distance from any

point to the nearest fire extinguisher may not exceed 100 feet with at least one

extinguisher for each floor.  In multi-story buildings, at lease one fire

extinguisher must be located adjacent to the stairway.

 

Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Only approved containers and portable tanks will be used for storage and

handling of flammable and combustible liquids.

 

No more than 25 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids may be stored in a

room outside or and approved storage cabinet.

 

No more than 60 gallons of flammable or 120 gallons of combustible liquids may

be stored in any one storage cabinet.

 

 

 

No more than three storage cabinets may be located in a single storage area. 

Inside storage rooms for flammable and combustible liquids must be

fire-resistive construction with self-closing fire doors, 4-inch sills or

depressed floors, a ventilation system of at least six air changes per hour and

electrical wiring and equipment approved for Class 1, Division 1 locations.

 

Storage in containers outside buildings may not excel 1,100 gallons in any one

pile or area.  Grade storage areas to divert possible spills away from building

or other exposures or surrounded with a curb or dike.  Locate storage areas at

least 20 feet from any building and keep free from weeds, debris and other

combustible materials.

 

Keep flammable liquids in closed containers when not in use.

 

Post conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking in service and refueling

areas.

 

Floor Openings, Open Sides, Hatchways etc.

Guard openings with standard guardrails and toe boards or cover.  Provide

railing on all exposed sides except at entrances to stairways.

 

Every open-sided floor or platform six feet or more above adjacent floor or

ground level must be guarded by a standard railing or equivalent on all open

sided except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway or fixed ladder.

 

Runways four feet high or more need standard railings on all open sides.

 

Guard ladder way floor openings or platforms with standard guardrails and

standard toe boards on all exposed sides, except at entrance to opening, with

passage through the railing provided by a swinging gate of offset so a person

cannot walk directly into opening.

 

Temporary floor openings will have standard railings or effective covers.

 

Floor holes into which persons can accidentally walk will be guarded by either a

standard railing with standard toe board on all exposed sides or a standard

floor hole cover.

 

While the cover is not in place, the floor hole will be protected by a standard

railing.

 

Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts and Mists

Exposure to toxic gases, vapors, fumes, dusts and mists at a concentrate above

those specified in the “Threshold Limit Values of Airborne Contaminants” of the

ACGIH should be avoided.

 

When engineering and administrative controls are not feasible to achieve full

compliance, protective equipment or other protective measure will be used to

keep the exposure of employees to air contaminants within the limits prescribed.

   Any equipment and technical measures used for this purpose must be reviewed

for each particular use by a technically qualified person.  Employees will wear

all furnished equipment at all times.

 

 

 

Hand Tools

Employees will not use unsafe hand tools.  Wrenches may not be used when saws

are sprung to the point slippage occurs.  Keep impact tools free of mushroomed

heads.  Keep wooden tool handles free of splinters or cracks and tight in the

tool.

 

Electric power operated tools will either be approved double insulated, be

properly grounded or used with ground fault circuit interrupters.

 

Hard Hats

Hard hats will be worn at all times on construction sites.

 

Hazard Communication

Employees will receive training in their rights, duties and responsibilities

under the Hazardous Communications Standard.  A copy of the company’s program

and the standard will be made available to all employees on request.  Employees

will review material safety data sheets when working with a covered material for

the first time and anytime thereafter when a question arises.  Safety

precautions outlined on Material Safety Data Sheets are to be followed.

 

Hearing Protection

Hearing protection will be worn in areas where sound levels may exceed 85

decibels.

 

Hearing protection will be worn while firing any tools (Hilti, Trackfast etc.), cutting with chopsaw or grinder.

 

Heating Devices, Temporary

Fresh air must be present in sufficient quantities to maintain safety of

workers.  Solid fuel salamanders are prohibited in buildings and on scaffolds.

 

Hoists, Material and Personnel

Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds and special hazard warning

or instructions posted on cars and platforms may not be exceeded.  Material

hoist way entrance hoists will be protected by substantial full width gates of

bars.  Hoist way doors or gates of personnel hoists will be not less than 6 feet

6 inches high and be protected with mechanical locks which cannot be operated

from the landing side and are accessible only to persons on the car.  Provide

overhead protective covering on the top of the hoist cage or platform.

 

Horseplay

All disruptive activities usually referred to as horseplay are forbidden.  No

practical jokes or fights will be tolerated.

 

Housekeeping

Form and scrap lumber with protruding nails and all other debris will be kept

clear from work areas.  Remove combustible scrap and debris at regular

intervals.  Containers will be provided for collection and separation of all

refuse.  Covers are required on containers used for flammable or harmful

substances.

 

At the end of each portion of work return all tools and excess material to

proper storage.  Clean up all debris before moving on to next phase.  Each

employee is responsible for keeping their own work area clean.

 

Illumination

Construction areas should be lighted to not less than minimum illumination

intensities listed while work in in progress.

 

Foot-Candle: Area of Operation

5 general construction area lighting.  General construction areas, concrete

placement, active storage areas, loading platforms, refueling and field

maintenance areas and stairways.

 

                5 Indoor: warehouses, corridors, hallways and exit ways

               

                5 Tunnels, shafts and general underground work areas: exception:

minimum of 10 foot candles is required at tunnel and shaft heading during

drilling,                  mucking and scaling.  Bureau of Mines approved cap

lights shall be acceptable for use in the tunnel heading.

 

                10 General construction plant and shops (e.g., batch plants,

screening plants, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, carpenters shops,

rigging lofts and           active storerooms, mess halls, indoor toilets and

workrooms).

 

Injuries

All injuries, even those that seem slight, will be reported immediately to your

supervisor.

 

Ladders

The use of ladders with broken or missing rungs or steps, broken or split side

rails or with other faulty defective construction is prohibited.  When ladders

with such defects are discovered, withdraw them from service immediately.  Place

portable ladders on a substantial base at a 4-1 pitch, have clear access at top

and bottom, extend a minimum of 36 inches above landing, or where not practical,

provide grab rails.  Secure against movement while in use.

 

Portable metal ladders may not be used for electrical work or where the may

contact electrical conductors.

 

Job-made ladders will be constructed for their intended use. Cleats will be

inset into side rails two inch or filler blocks used.  Cleats will be uniformly

spaced 12 inches, top-to-top.

 

Lasers

Only trained employees will be allowed to operate lasers.  Employees will wear

proper eye protection where there is a potential exposure to laser light greater

than 0.005 watts (5 mill watts).

 

Beam shutters or caps will be utilized or laser turned off when laser

transmission is not actually required.  When lasers are left unattended for a

substantial period of time, turn them off.

 

Masonry Access Zone

Limited access zones are to be established on the scaffolding side of unbraced

masonry walls.  The zones are to be equal to the finished height of the wall

plus four feet.

 

 

 

Medical Services and First Aid

When a medical facility is not reasonably accessible, a person trained to render

first aid will be available at the worksite.

 

First aid supplies must be readily available.

 

The telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals or ambulances must be

conspicuously posted.

 

Motor vehicles and Mechanized Equipment

Check all vehicles in use at beginning of each shift to assure that all parts,

equipment and accessories affecting safe operation are in proper condition and

free from defects.  All defects shall be corrected before placing vehicle in

service.

 

No employee shall use any motor vehicles, earthmoving or compacting equipment

having an obstructed view to the rear unless: vehicle has a reverse signal alarm

distinguishable from surrounding noise levels or vehicle is backed up only when

an observer signals it is safe to do so.

 

Heavy machinery, equipment or parts thereof which are suspended or held aloft

will be substantially blocked to prevent falling or shifting work under or

between them.

 

Personal Protective Equipment

The employee is responsible for wearing appropriate personal protective

equipment in operations where there is exposure to hazardous conditions or where

need is indicated to reduce hazards.

 

Lifelines, safety belts and lanyard will be used only for employee safeguarding.

 Employees working over or near water, where danger of drowning exists, will

wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets or buoyant work vests.

 

Power-Actuated Tools

Only trained employees will be allowed to operate power-actuated tools.  All

power-actuated tools will be tested daily before use and all defects discovered

before or during use will be corrected.  Tools will not be loaded until

immediately before use.  Loaded tools will not be left unattended.  Safety glasses and earplugs will be worn.

 

Power Transmission, Mechanical

Belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, drums, flywheels, chains or

other reciprocating, rotating or moving parts of equipment must be guarded if

such parts are exposed to contact by employees or otherwise constitute a hazard.

 No equipment may be used without guards in place.

 

 

Protection of the Public

All company personnel are charged with aiding in the protection of the public,

including, as your job description dictates, installation and maintenance of

signs, signals, lights, fences, guardrails, ramps, temporary sidewalks,

barricades and overhead protection as may be necessary.

 

Railings

A standard railing will consist of top rail, intermediate rail, toe board and

posts and have a vertical height of approximately 42 inches from upper surface

of top rail to floor, platform etc.  The top rail of a railing will be

smooth-surfaced with strength to withstand at least 200 pounds.  The

intermediate rail will be approximately halfway between top rail and floor.

 

A stair railing will be of construction similar to a standard railing, but the

vertical height will be no more than 34 inches or less than 30 inches from upper

surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward

edge of tread.

 

Respiratory Protection

In emergencies or when feasible engineering or administrative controls are not

effective in controlling toxic substances, approved respiratory protective

equipment will be provided and used.  Respiratory protective devices will be

approved for the hazardous material involved and extent and nature of work

requirements and conditions.  Employees required to use respiratory protective

devices will be thoroughly trained to their use.  Respiratory protective

equipment will be inspected regularly and maintained in good condition.  Dust masks will be worn when sanding, Installing insulation and ceiling tile.

 

Safety Nets

Safety nets are required when workplaces are more than 25 feet above the surface

and the uses of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety

lines or safety belts are impractical.

 

Saws

All portions of band saw blades will be enclosed or guarded, except for working

portion of blades between bottom of guide rolls and table.

 

Portable, power-driven circular saws will be equipped with guards above and

below the base, plate or shoe.

 

The power guard will cover the saw to depth of teeth, except for minimum arc

required to allow proper retraction and contact with the work, and will

automatically return to covering position when blade is removed from the work.

 

Radial saws will have an upper guard which completely encloses upper half of the

saw blade.  The sides of lower exposed portion of blade will be guarded by a

device that will automatically adjust to thickness of and remain in contact with

material being cut.  Radial saws used for ripping must have non-kickback fingers

or dogs.  Radial saws will be installed so the cutting head will return to

starting position when released by operator.

 

All swing or sliding cut-off saws will be provided with a hood that will

completely enclose upper half of saw.

 

Limit stops will be provided to prevent swing or sliding type cut-off saws from

extending beyond front of back edges of the table.

 

Each swing or sliding cut-off saw will be provided with an effective device to

return saw automatically to back of table when released at any point of its

travel.

 

Inverting sliding cut-off saws will be provided with a hood that will cover the

part of the saw that protrudes above top of the table or material being cut.

 

Circular table saws will have a hood over portion of saw above the table so

mounted that the hood will automatically adjust itself to thickness of and

remain in contact with material being cut.

 

Circular table saws will have a spreader aligned with the blade, spaced no more

than ½ inch behind largest blade mounted in saw.  Circular table saws used for

ripping will have non-kickback fingers or dogs.  Feed rolls and blades of

self-feed circular saws will be protected by a hood or guard to prevent hands of

operator from coming in contact with in-running rolls at any time.

 

Scaffolds (General)

Scaffolds will be capable of supporting four times maximum intended load and

erected on sound, rigid footing, capable or carrying the maximum intended load

without settling or displacement.

 

Guardrails and toe boards will be installed on all open sides and ends of

platforms more than six feet above ground or floor, except needle beam scaffolds

and floats which require the use of safety belts.  Scaffolds four to 10 feet in

height, with a minimum dimension in either direction of less than 45 inches,

will have standard guardrails installed on all sides and ends.

 

There will be screen maximum ½ inch openings between toe board and guardrail,

where persons are required to work or pass under scaffolds.  Planking will be

scaffold grade or equivalent as recognized by approved grading rules for species

of wood used.  Overlap scaffold planking a minimum of 12 inches or secure from

movement.

 

Scaffold planks will extend over end supports not less than six inches or more

than 12 inches.   Scaffolding and accessories with defective parts will be

immediately replaced or repaired.

 

Scaffolds (Mobile)

Platforms will be tightly planked for full width of scaffold except for

necessary entrance opening.  Platforms will be secured in place.

 

Guard rails made of lumber, not less and 2 x 4 inches (or equivalent)

approximately 42 inches high, with a mid rail, or 1 x 6 inch lumber (or

equivalent) and toe boards will be installed at all open sides and ends on

scaffolds more than 10 feet above ground or floor.  Toe boards will be a minimum

of four inches in height.  Where persons are required to work or pass under

scaffolds, install wire mesh between toe board and guardrail.

 

Scaffolds (Swinging)

On suspension scaffolds designed for a working load of 500 pounds, no more than

two men will be permitted to work at one time.  On suspension scaffolds with a

working load of 750 pounds, no more than three men may work at one time.  Each

employee will wear approved safety life belt attached to a lifeline.  The

lifeline will be securely attached to substantial members of the structure (not

scaffold), or to securely rigged lines which will safely suspend employee in

case of a fall.

 

Scaffolds (Tubular Welded Frame)

Scaffolds will be properly braced by cross bracing or diagonal braces, or both,

for securing vertical members together laterally.  Cross braces will be of such

length as will automatically square and align vertical members so erected

scaffold is plumb, square and rigid.  All brace connections will be made secure.

 

Signs

For the protection of all warning signs such as “No Smoking”, “Keep Out”, “Eye

Protection Required”, “Out-of-Order – Do Not Use” and “Authorized Personnel”

will be posted.  All employees will obey these directions and aid in maintaining

the signs.

 

Stairs

Flights of stairs having four or more risers will be equipped with standard

stair railings or handrails as specified below.  On stairways less than 44

inches wide having one side open, at least one stair railing on the open side. 

On stairways less than 44 inches wide were having both sides open, one stair

railing on each side.  On stairways more than 44 inches wide but less than 88

inches wide, one handrail on each enclosed side and one stair railing on each

open side.

 

On all structures 20 feet of over in height, stairways, ladders or ramps will be

provided.  Rise height and tread width will be uniform throughout any flight of

stairs.

 

Storage

All materials stored in tiers will be secured to prevent sliding, falling or

collapse.

 

Aisles and passageways will be kept clear and in good repair.

 

Stored materials will not obstruct exits.  Materials will be sorted with due

regard to fire characteristics.

 

 

Toilets

Toilets will be provided according to the following: 20 or fewer persons- one

facility; 20 or more persons- one toilet seat and one urinal per 40 persons; 200

or more persons- one toilet seat and one urinal per 50 workers.

 

Wall Openings

Wall openings, from which there is a drop of more than four feet, and the bottom

of opening is less than three feet above working surface, will be guarded.  When

the height and placement of the opening in relation to the working surface is

such that a standard rail or intermediate rail will effectively reduce the

danger of falling, one or both will be provided.  The bottom of a wall opening,

which is less than four inches above the working surface, will be protected by a

standard toe board or an enclosing screen.

 

Welding, Cutting and Heating

Proper precautions (isolating welding and cutting, removing fire hazards from

the vicinity, providing a fire watch, etc.) for fire prevention will be taken in

areas where welding or other “hot work’ is being done.  No welding, cutting or

heating will be done where the application of flammable paints or presence of

other flammable compounds, or heavy dust concentrations creates a fire hazard. 

Equip torches with anti-flashback devices.

 

Arc welding and cutting operations will be shielded by non-combustible or

flameproof shields to protect employees from direct arc rays.

 

When electrode holders are left unattended, electrodes will be removed and

holder will be placed or protected so they cannot make electrical contact.  All

arc welding and cutting cables will be completely insulated.  There will be no

repairs of splices within 10 feet of electrode holder, except where splices are

insulated equal to the insulation of the cable.  Defective cable will be

repaired or replaced.

 

Fuel gas and oxygen hose must be easily distinguishable and not interchangeable.

 Inspect hoses at beginning of each shift and repair or replace if defective.

 

General mechanical or local exhaust ventilation or air line respirators will be

provided, as required, when welding, cutting or heating hazardous materials or

in confined spaces.  Always wear approved tinted eye protection when welding or

in areas where welding is being done.

 

Wire Ropes, Chains, Ropes, Etc

Wire ropes, chains, ropes and other rigging equipment will be inspected prior to

use and as necessary during use to assure their safety.  Remove defective

rigging equipment from service immediately.

 

Job or shop hooks and links, or makeshift fasteners, will not be used.  When

U-bolts are used for eye splices, the U-bolt will be applied so the “U” section

is in contact with the dead end of rope.

 

Safety Problem Solving Procedure

It is the intent of Genesis Interiors, LLC to provide a safe workplace for all

employees.  Supervisory personnel have been instructed to watch for and correct

all unsafe conditions immediately.  Construction sites are complex and items are

easily overlooked.  It is important that all employees be on the lookout for

unsafe conditions.  If one observes a condition that is unsafe, the following

actions are to be taken:

 

                1.  If possible, correct the condition immediately.  Many safety

hazards, like a piece of missing guard rail, are easy to correct.

 

                2.  If you are not able to take corrective action, report the

condition to your immediate supervisor for correction.

 

                3.  All company employees with any supervisory responsibility

have been instructed to take corrective action, or contact someone who

                       can, when a safety concern is raised.  In the event

corrective action is not begun in a reasonable length of time, the employee is

requested

                       to contact the acting safety director Brandon Lee Frier

at 1-440-346-3003 or by E-mail : brandonf@genesisinteriors.com