GENERAL PLANT SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH POLICY

GENERAL PLANT SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH POLICY

By vivekanand

Policy Objective: Zero Injuries, Illnesses and Incidents

1. A Policies
2. The plant will be operated in a condition that will not risk incurring injuries or illnesses to personnel, adversely affect the health and safety of the community or negatively impact the environment.

1. Employees are personally accountable for preventing injury and illness to themselves and their fellow workers, and for protecting Company assets. Acceptance of this full safety responsibility, personal alertness and following plant safety rules is job requirements. Each of us can fulfill our safety responsibility by personal commitment to make safety thinking and protective action a pre-requisite for any other action or activity that we do.

1. The employee’s immediate and future health and well being is the first priority guiding all decisions (including medical treatment and incident investigation) 4. Going to medical and/or reporting a suspected injury or illness does not imply that the employee or their Managing Resource has done anything wrong; or that a violation of a safety rule or procedure has occurred. Investigations of all such reports will be done to identify root cause and prevent recurrence of the injury or illness.

1. Every injury/illness, no matter how minor, will be addressed because the employee's immediate and future health is a top priority. A minor injury or illness left untreated increases the potential of becoming a serious health risk to the employee.

1. B General Safety & Occupational Health (S&OH) Rules

1. Every injury or occupational illness sustained or even suspected, on plant, must be reported immediately to the Managing Resource Team Leader, or their designee, and be examined by Medical.
2. Each S&OH incident with or without injury is to be reported to their Managing Resource Team Leader, or their designee, so the cause can be determined and preventive action taken.
3. While at Pen cadre Vespel, “presence in the body” of alcohol or drugs taken for non-medical reasons is prohibited.
4. Use, sale, distribution, manufacture, dispensing, or possession of weapons, ammunition, explosives, intoxicants, illicit drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, or strike-anywhere matches is prohibited on Pen cadre Plant property.
5. Pen cadre Managing Resources and the SHE Coordinator are responsible for maintaining current S&OH rules and procedures pertaining to their area.
6. Every employee must be familiar with all S&OH Rules and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used in their assigned area, and understand any injury or health problem potential inherent in the use or handling of such chemicals.
7. Do not wear rings, watches, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings (studs are acceptable) in all production areas, back maintenance shop, equipment room and designated areas in technology labs when outside of marked aisle ways.
8. Loose-fitting clothing is not to be worn around rotation equipment or in any production areas, back maintenance shop, equipment room and designated areas in technology labs (i.e. ties, id badges or non-breakaway lanyards, unbuttoned shirts, jackets, lab coats…etc).
9. Each employee is to be familiar and in compliance with all plant "Inviolable Act Standards” and have detailed knowledge of the policy as necessary, relevant to their work assignment. See VSRP-13, Inviolable Act Standards.
10. Attendance at monthly safety meetings is a job requirement.
11. Horseplay is not permitted.
12. Throwing of any kind is not permitted.
13. Do not attempt any process or procedure until you know how to perform it safely & document training exists.
14. Know the location, use, and purpose of all safety equipment in your work area.

2 SITE HOUSEKEEPING STANDARDS

1. A Site Housekeeping Policy

Each individual has responsibility to establish and maintain housekeeping at a high standard of excellence such that any deviation that might create a hazard or reflect poor workmanship or poor quality are quickly identified and corrected.

Good housekeeping and orderliness have positive impacts on safety, product quality, workmanship, pride, and efficiency. It is a reflection of the safety environment within the area.

1. B Site Housekeeping Rules
2. All emergency equipment, fire doors, and emergency exit routes are to be kept unobstructed and in good condition.
3. All posted instructions, warning signs, and safety-highlighted painting and plastic dots are to be maintained in good condition (i.e. legible).
4. A storage place should be designated for all tools, safety equipment, ladders, hoses, and material. Such items should be stored in a neat and orderly manner.
5. Spills, process leaks, or any slipping or tripping hazard, which cannot be immediately corrected, must be isolated with warning signs or barricades.
6. Hot/cold liquids should be covered when transporting on site
7. Smoking and chewing tobacco wastes, all trash, and scrap must be deposited in proper containers, which must be emptied and cleaned regularly. Smoking is permitted in authorized areas only.
8. A high standard of general site appearance must be maintained.
9. All floors, walkways, stairways, roof areas, and grounds must be keep neat, clean, and free of dust, debris, and waste, as well as maintained in good repair to prevent slipping and tripping hazards.
10. All work areas are to be well defined and kept in an orderly fashion.
11. Hoses and extension cords must be run overhead where possible or be properly marked or barricaded to prevent tripping hazards and must be removed promptly when they are no longer needed.
12. Maintain a clean and orderly locker. Avoid storing items on top of lockers, cabinets and refrigerators that are
13. Over 5 feet high

3 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

1. A Pedestrian Policy

A pedestrian’s safety is dependent on being responsible for his or her own well being. Pedestrians have the "right-of-way", but must exercise caution and NOT walk into the path of moving vehicles.

1. B Pedestrian Rules
2. Running is not allowed on-site or in parking lots, except when there is a need to escape an unsafe situation and/or respond to an emergency.
3. Pedestrians must recognize their personal responsibility in a pedestrian/vehicle interaction. By establishing eye contact with the vehicle operator, the pedestrian will help in this interaction.
4. Use a free hand to hold handrails when ascending and descending stairways. If there is no alternative to carrying something with both hands, pre-plan safety into your activity and use extreme caution.
5. Always ascend and descend stairways one step at a time.

4 PERSONNEL PROTECTION

1. A Policy on Foot Protection

Protective footwear is required in all operating, laboratory, maintenance and storage areas. In addition, Management may designate other locations as areas requiring foot protection. The purpose of this policy is to ensure the protection of the feet in areas where there may be a danger of injuries occurring due to rolling or falling objects, or objects which might break through the sole of a shoe, and to protect against feet coming in contact with electrical or chemical hazards. See VSRP-10, SAFETY SHOES PROCUREMENT AND USE POLICY.

1. B Foot Protection Rules

These rules apply to all personnel.

1. Unless accepted, safety shoes are to be worn in all operating/maintenance areas. This also includes warehouse areas, control rooms, laboratories etc. People, while working in offices, are not required to wear safety shoes but if they go into an operating/maintenance area they are required to have safety shoes on. Area exceptions to this rule must be clearly documented.
2. Toecaps are acceptable for short-term use until approved safety shoes are obtained.
3. All SAFETY shoes are to meet the current ANSI Standard Z41.

EXCEPTION: The only exception to these rules on foot protection applies to visitors and tours (short-term visitors) that may enter areas requiring foot protection. These persons are exempted by reason that they will not be performing work and will be accompanied by a visitor’s host who will not allow such persons to expose themselves to any foot hazard.

1. C Policy on Head Protection

Head protection must be worn in designated "Hard Hat" areas and where the potential exists for head injuries.

1. D Head Protection Rules
2. Hard hats are to be worn in the correct manner, with the bill facing forward for drip protection except when being worn with a welding hood or face shield.
3. When chemical goggles are worn, the band is to be completely free of the hard hat and placed around the back of the head.
4. Hard hats are to meet the current ANSI standard Z89.1, minimum class “B”, they must be in good condition and are not to be painted or contain holes.
5. Periodic inspection by each individual should be conducted by lightly flexing the bill to ensure the plastic has not become brittle.
6. Management and the SHE Coordinator are responsible for posting designated hard hat areas.

1. E Policy on Hand Protection

Hand protection shall be used when the nature of work being performed presents a hand injury hazard. See VSRP-14, Hand Protection.

1. F Hand Protection Rules
2. Gloves or hand protection should be considered as a “last line” of defense. Careful planning and safe job performance is the best way to prevent hand injuries.
3. Glove selection is based on the hazard the hand is exposed to. Check with your Standard Procedures, work instruction and safety rules for the specific glove for the task you are to perform.
4. G Policy on Eye Protection

Wearing approved eye protection in designated areas of the site is the responsibility of all personnel. See VSRP-12, Safety Glasses & Contact Lens Policy.

1. H Eye Protection Rules
2. Side shields are a required part of all safety glasses.
3. Special situations related to the job or the area may require additional eye protection.
4. Eye protection is to meet the current ANSI standard Z87.1.

1. I Policy on Hair Management

All hair, as described in the guidelines below, must be covered or completely contained (pinned tightly to your scalp, including ponytails) when outside of marked aisle ways in the Machine Shop and when operating the Rollermic (part separator) machine. Any method of containment that does not create a hazard will be acceptable.

1. J Hair Management Guidelines:
2. Hair, which must be contained, is that which extends:
3. Below eyebrows.
4. Below bottom of collar on a regular shirt or blouse.
5. More than 4" from the skull, all head positions and movements considered (applies to facial as well as scalp hair – e.g., beards, handlebar mustaches, etc).

Location of hair containment PPE will be located in designated areas.

1. K Policy on Ear Protection

Ear Protection is required in designated “Ear Protection” areas.

1. L Ear Protection Rules

Approved ear protection is to be worn in designated high noise areas, marked by blue dots or lines.

1. M Policy on Clothing

Each employee has a responsibility to provide a relative degree of protection by wearing appropriate personal clothing for the environment in which he or she works. For situations not addressed below, area Managing Resource and the Safety Office shall determine appropriateness of clothing based on its ability to protect the employee.

1. General Clothing Requirements: Clothing such as tank tops, sleeveless shirts or sleeveless blouses, capri-length pants and shorts are not to be worn in any production area, back maintenance shop and equipment room. Loose-fitting clothing, loose sleeves, ties or loose jewelry are not to be worn in production areas, back maintenance shop, equipment room and designated areas in technology labs.

Shorts are not appropriate work clothing in any area and are therefore prohibited. Any suitable clothing may be worn to and from an employee's shift change provided the employee changes into required clothes prior to entering his/her work area.

1. Protective Clothing: Uniform lab coats or coveralls will be provided to employees and contractors as required according to their assigned areas of work. The protective clothing selection is based upon a desire to reduce the risks of transporting resin outside of the manufacturing areas, specifically into break and meeting rooms.

Uniform lab coats will provided by Cintas. Cintas will drop off clean lab coats and pick-up soiled garments once each week. Soiled uniforms lab coats are to be left in the soiled garment container. Cintas will be responsible for all laundry and repair services for these garments. The lab coats are not to be worn off site nor laundered at home by any employee or contractor. Failure to comply with this policy will fall under the corrective discipline process. Protective clothing is required in the following areas of the plant. Anyone assigned to work in these areas is required to wear the protective clothing or equivalent.

ISO Molding – Lab coat

Plaque – Lab coat

Resin – Coveralls

Direct Form – Lab coat

EXCEPTION: People on tours, safety audits, leadership walkthroughs, or technical troubleshooting are not required to wear the protective clothing. People in these situations are not expected to encounter gross resin contamination and therefore are not expected to wear the required protective clothing. Prior to entry to a break room or conference room, uniform lab coats or overalls are to be removed and hung in designated locations in the manufacturing areas.

5 GENERAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY

1. A General Equipment Safety Rules
2. Before using periodically inspected equipment such as safety harnesses, life lines, ladders, steam hoses, extension cords, hoists, etc. verify the presence of a current inspection tape and be sure there are no obvious deficiencies. Tag out and correct any deficient items.
3. Riding on hand-pulled and powered equipment not equipped for that purpose is prohibited.
4. All cutting tools (scissors, knives etc.) must be stored in sheaths, or designated holders, when not in use.
5. Scissors:
6. Must have rounded or blunt tips.
7. Must have cutting blades in closed position whenever “out-of-hand”.
8. May not be carried in pockets or other parts of clothing unsheathed.
9. Must be sheathed when not in use. *

* When recurrent cutting is an integral part of the overall job, sheathing is not required, provided the operator remains in (and maintains control of) his/her immediate work area.

1. Check the condition of any tool or piece of equipment (electrical or non-electrical) to determine if it is safe to use before you use it. Regardless of condition, do not use equipment that has an overdue inspection tag.
2. Retractable blade utility knives or X-acto hobby knives may be used only for approved purposes as described in area procedures. When these knives are used, proper blade holders must also be used. A protective Kevlar? cutting glove must be worn on the hand not holding the knife when performing cutting-related tasks and changing knife blades. Dispose of dull or used blades by placing them in a

metal or plastic container marked “Used Blades”. When the container is full, place it in the Dumpster.

1. Individual pocketknives with 3-inch or shorter blades may be used for appropriate personal use, but are not to be used for work tasks.
2. Pallets should be stored flat, never on end. Walking on pallets is not permitted.
3. Do not cross safety barricades without gaining proper approval. Use barricades whenever appropriate. See VSRP-5, Barricades.
4. All guards must be in place prior to the routine operation of any piece of equipment.
5. Chains used as guardrails on work platforms, loading docks, etc, shall be fastened across the opening and taut (no more than 4” defection off center) when the need for them being down no longer exists.
6. Open only one file drawer at a time and close it when not in use. All file cabinets must be anchored or weighted to keep from tipping over, or temporarily labeled as "not anchored", prior to being put into use.
7. People who troubleshoot office equipment (copying machines, printers, laminators, shredders, etc.) malfunctions, such as jams, feed problems etc., need to be aware of the burn potential, electrical, pinch and nip points that are significant in these machines.
8. New/existing swivel chairs on castors are to be of a 5-legged design for stability. Four legged chairs with castors are prohibited.
9. Keep at least one foot on the floor or on an integral footrest while sitting in a chair. Also, keep all legs of chairs or stools on the floor at all times.
10. When using compressed air lines, welding leads, nitrogen lines, water hoses, burning hoses, or other temporary lines, they shall be supported/secured a minimum of seven (7) feet above floor at passageways or barricaded/marked lines with safety cones when they run across the floor. They will not be hung from

conduit, process lines, sprinkler lines, etc. Compressed air may not be used to clean clothing or on any part of the body.

1. Upon receipt of any electrical item (tools, machines, extension cords, appliances, space heaters, radios etc.) the receiver/user should notify Maintenance for electrical inspection The preferred method to notify maintenance is by e-mail. Maintenance will however, respond to emergency inspections. See VIT-1, Electrical Inspections.

6 VEHICLE SAFETY

1. A General Vehicle Safety Rules
2. Safety belts are to be worn at all times in vehicles on site and when traveling on company business. Adjustable headrests should be set at the proper height to avoid whiplash.
3. Yield the right of way to pedestrians.
4. Park in designated areas only.
5. Any vehicle used for company business (rental or personal) must meet the company safety standards of weight and type. Large loose objects briefcase, suitcase, etc. should be stored in the trunk. Refer to Corporate SHE Standard S9G for additional information.
6. Maintain on-site vehicle speeds at 15 mph or below and obey all posted traffic signs, and arrows on the pavement.
7. For business trips longer than 200 miles, flying is considered the preferred and safest method of travel. Exceptions should be approved by the Managing Resource. (Exceptions may include such reasons as travel accompanied by personal vacation or large groups of employees traveling together using company

approved vehicle.)

1. Sound horn before backing if the vehicle is not equipped with a backup alarm.
2. During inclement weather (rain, snow, fog, etc.), vehicle headlights shall be turned on.
3. DOT approved motorcycle helmets shall be worn when operating or riding a motorcycle on company property.

7 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

1. A GENERAL HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RULES:
2. Chemicals, hazardous products, or contaminated parts will not be stored in offices or lockers unless appropriate storage facilities are provided.
3. Flammable liquids more than 16 oz. and all flammable aerosol cans must be stored in a flammables cabinet after use.
4. Appropriate carriers must be used for flammable, toxic, corrosive, or other hazardous materials or multiple samples in glass containers that are being carried or transported.
5. Pure Nitrogen is a colorless, tasteless, odorless gaseous element that can cause asphyxiation. Be aware of the nitrogen use in your work area and adhere to posted signs.