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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC
Safety & Health Policy Statement
2
Safety & Health Goals
3
New Employee Orientation
4
Employee Responsibilities
6
Accident Investigation/Reporting
7
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Rules
Safety Committee
Emergency Action Plan
Safety Discipline
16
Employee Confirmation
8
11
12
14
18
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SAFETY & HEALTH POLICY STATEMENT

ABC believes that NO JOB OR TASK IS MORE IMPORTANT
THAN WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY.
If a job represents a potential safety or health threat, every
effort will be made to plan a safe way to complete the task
in a safe manner.
Every procedure must be a safe procedure. Shortcuts in safe
procedures by management and all other associates will not
be tolerated.
If a worker observes any unsafe or unprotected exposure,
which may pose a potential threat to their safety & health,
he or she must inform management immediately.
If a job cannot be done safely..It will not be done.
Every employee is entitled to a safe and healthful place in
which to work.
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SAFETY & HEALTH GOALS

The following goals have been established for ABC:
(1)
Provide workers with a safe work environment.
(2)
Conduct routine/regular workplace inspections.
(3)
Provide Personal Protective Equipment.
(4)
Develop and implement safe work procedures and

rules.
(5)
Provide on-going safety training
(6)
Enforce safety rules and appropriate discipline.
(7)
Provide on-going property conservation practices.
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NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION

All new employees must attend our Safety Orientation
Session prior to starting work within their assigned area.
This session will be conducted under the direction of the
Safety Director and in coordination with Human Resources.
Upon completion of the Safety Orientation Session, each
new employee will be required to acknowledge that they
have received, understand, and will abide by the ABC
Safety Program. All participants must sign a statement
verifying that they have completed the session. This report
will be filed in the employees personnel file.
The following topics will be covered in the Safety
Orientation Session:
o
Company History
o
Safety Program/Policy & Work rules
o
Responsibilities
o
Safety Education/Training
o
Safety Audit/Inspections
o
Accident Reporting/Investigation Requirements
o
First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens
o
Personal Protective Equipment
o
Tool & Equipment Use
o
Material Handling
o
Lockout-Tagout
o
Machine Guarding
o
MVR Requirements
o
Hazard Communication
o
Emergency Action
o
Return-to-work & Light Duty Assignments
All new hires will be provided an opportunity to ask any
question that pertains to their job duties and employment
at ABC.
All production, shipping, and warehouse employees are
required to attend a 4 hour in-house safety training session
on an annual basis. This partial day session is held each
January in the conference room. The Safety Director will
decide the topic material; however each annual session is to
place emphasis on material handling and machine guarding.
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All employees, at time of hire, are to be trained in

Emergency Action and proper evacuation of building in
case of an emergency. Each employee is to be given
instruction/training on where to exit and where to locate in
the event of an emergency.
Foremen and Assistant Foremen are to meet with the Safety
Director on a quarterly basis to discuss training needs and
goals
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EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Each employee is responsible to follow established polices
and procedures. Regular attendance is required of all.
Following directions is critical. Responsibility does not end
with just taking care of you.
Unsafe working conditions and acts must be
reported to management.
It is the responsibility of each employee to work in a
professional and safe manner.
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION/REPORTING
All injuries/illnesses must be reported to management as
soon as possible.
It is the policy of ABC to have all injuries/illnesses
investigated by Foremen or Assistant Foremen within 24
hours of incident. A formal Accident Investigation Form
(available from the Safety Director) must be forwarded to
the Safety Director as soon as possible.
It is important that all incidents be reported, no matter how
slight.
Any property/liability loss claim must also be reported to
management as soon as possible. The Safety Director will
conduct a loss investigation of all property/liability claims.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes all clothing
and accessories designed to protect against workplace
hazards. In some situations the only available protection
for employees will be the use of PPE and often in
emergencies, PPE will be required for the safety of the
workers.
As required by federal and state regulations, personal
protective equipment is essential for the protection of eyes,
ears, face and other body parts when working around
hazardous machinery and equipment. All PPE must meet
established standards (ANSI, NIOSH, OSHA, etc).
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by ABC.
Employees are not allowed to provide their own PPE unless
authorized by the Safety Director. As a general rule, only
company provided PPE is allowed.
Hazard Assessments have been completed throughout
the production and warehouse areas of ABC. PPE is
required in the following areas:
Warehouse
All employees and visitors are required to wear approved
hard hats and eye protection. Steel-toed shoes/boots
required of warehouse workers.
Welding Shop
eye protection. Approved hard hats required of all welders.
Approved hearing protection required of all welders.
Welders are also required to don approved PPE in the form
of goggles, helmet, leather coat, apron, steel-toed work
boot, gloves, no cuff pants and other equipment as
deemed necessary by the Safety Director. Mechanical
ventilation is required at all welding stations.
Paint Shop
eye protection. Spray painters are required to wear
company provided work clothing (disposable shirt/pants).
Approved respirators are required during those times when
spray painting, mixing, or clean-up is taking place. Steeltoed boots/shoes required of paint sprayers. All spray
painting is to be conducted within the paint spray booth.
Mechanical ventilation system is to be in operation when
spray painting takes place.
General Production Areas
Approved eye protection required of all who enter shop.
Visitor glasses (eye protection) are available in main office

as well as next to loading dock door and warehouse
entrance.
ABC will reimburse employee each 24 months for the
purchase of approved steel-toed boot/shoe.
ABC
will provide prescription eye wear (approved
safety eye protection) for those individuals requesting
same.
SAFETY RULES
All safety rules must be obeyed. Failure to do so will
result in strict disciplinary action. All injuries must be
reported as soon as possible. No horseplay, alcohol, or
drugs allowed on premises. PPE must be worn as
prescribed by management.
All tools/equipment must be maintained in good
condition.
Only appropriate tools shall be used for specific jobs.
All guards must be kept in place.
No spliced electrical cords/wiring allowed.
Only authorized personnel can operate forklift
vehicles.
Smoking allowed only in lunchroom.
Seat belt use required of all drivers/passengers.
All OSHA Safety Standards will be followed for job
processes requiring respiratory protection.
All OSHA Safety Standards concerning Lockout/Tag out
of energized equipment will be followed.
All OSHA Safety Standards concerning Hazard
Communications will be followed.
All OSHA Safety Standards concerning Forklift Safety
will be followed.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
The primary purpose of the Safety Committee is to
promote safety awareness and reduce the potential for
injury/loss throughout ABC.
The Safety Committee is to be chaired by the Safety Director
and include representatives from each department (total
number of committee members not to exceed five
individuals). Members can be volunteers or appointed.
Membership is limited to two terms (1 year each) during any
four year period.
Meetings are to be scheduled, when possible, for the same
day each month (2nd Tuesday of each month 2:00 p.m.). All
meetings are to take place in the conference room. Each
meeting should have a set agenda and minutes of each
meeting recorded. A copy of the minutes shall be forwarded
to the Executive Vice-President within 48 hours of meeting.
Each Safety Committee Meeting shall include a review of the
prior months minutes as well as a review of the prior
months injury/illness log and investigations of losses/claims.
Past injuries/claims/losses need to be reviewed for any
patterns or trends.
General functions of the Safety Committee can include:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Identifying workplace hazards

Enforcement of Safety Rules
Measuring safety performance
Reducing frequency/severity of injuries
Creating safety policies
Developing and monitoring safety programs
Specific tasks of the Safety Committee can include:

(1) Conducting self-inspections of the workplace
(2) Review employee reports of hazards
(3) Assist in safety training
(4) Creating safety incentive programs
(5) Publish/distribute safety newsletter
(6) Inspect PPE
(7)
(8)
Post safety posters/slogans on bulletin board

Identify Light Duty Jobs
The Safety Committee of ABC was formed to promote safety

throughout our organization. The benefits of a Safety
Committee are numerous and ABC believes that this is a
forum for problem solving. The Safety Committee has an
open door policy and welcomes suggestions.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is in place to ensure
employee safety from fire and other emergency. At the time
of an emergency, all employees should know what type of
evacuation is necessary and what their role is in carrying
out the plan. In some emergencies total and immediate
evacuation will be necessary. In other emergencies only
partial evacuation may be necessary.
When a fire is detected it is necessary that the fire alarm
pull station be activated as soon as possible. The fire alarm
will notify the emergency response team who will perform
assigned duties. The activation of the alarm will also notify
the local fire department.
In the event of bomb threat, toxic chemical release,
hazardous weather, or other emergencies notification
will be made over the public address system.
In the event of fire, bomb threat, or toxic chemical release;
employees are to proceed to the nearest available and safe
exit and leave the building as soon as possible. Floor plans
(maps) and exits have been posted in each department.
In the event of Weather emergencies all employees (and

visitors) are to evacuate their assigned area and report to
the lower level bomb shelter. Again, it is of critical
importance that all employees and visitors are accounted
for.
Supervisors within each area shall take a head count at
the designated meeting areas. It is the responsibility of
each supervisor to advice fire and police departments of
any missing persons.
There will be evacuation training each April and
October (full evacuation to designated areas).
SAFETY DISCIPLINE
Management personnel at all levels are responsible for taking
action when a violation is observed. If a violation is observed,
they must take action immediately to correct the violation and
enforce this disciplinary policy. Employees who fail to follow
safety rules and regulations established to protect them and
their fellow employees endanger themselves and others.
Visitors and contractors on site are also required to abide
by the safety rules and regulations.
The following procedures will be followed when a
violation is observed:
FIRST VIOLATION*
Verbal warning with written confirmation in personnel file.
SECOND VIOLATION*
Written warning and day suspension (written
confirmation in personnel file).
THIRD VIOLATION*
Written warning and one week suspension (written
confirmation in personnel file).
FOURTH VIOLATION*
Termination (written confirmation in personnel file).
*As warranted by type of violation (use of

drugs/alcohol, criminal activity, etc.) termination of
employment may take place after any such violation.
EMPLOYEE CONFIRMATION OF SAFETY

PROGRAM
This is to certify that I, ___________________________________,
have read and will observe the safety practices as outlined in
this booklet and other rules presented to me during my
employment with ABC. I understand that the safety practices
listed are not the only procedures and/or rules that I will be
called upon to follow.
I also understand that it is a requirement of my employment
that any injury/illness be reported to my supervisor
immediately.
SIGNED _________________________________________
WITNESS
________________________________________
DATE _______________________
This form to be filed in personnel file
The information and suggestions contained in this material

have been developed from sources believed to be reliable.
However, Frankenmuth accepts no legal responsibility for the
correctness or completeness of this material, or its application
to specific factual situations.

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DOC. NO.- SP-01

DOC. NO.- SP-01

SAFETY & HEALTH POLICY STATEMENT

DOC. NO.- SP-01

SAFETY & HEALTH GOALS

Provide workers with a safe work environment.

Conduct routine/regular workplace inspections.

Provide Personal Protective Equipment.

Develop and implement safe work procedures and

Provide on-going safety training

Enforce safety rules and appropriate discipline.

Provide on-going property conservation practices.

DOC. NO.- SP-01

NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION

DOC. NO.- SP-01

All employees, at time of hire, are to be trained in

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Visitor glasses (eye protection) are available in main office

Identifying workplace hazards

Specific tasks of the Safety Committee can include:

Post safety posters/slogans on bulletin board

The Safety Committee of ABC was formed to promote safety

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

In the event of Weather emergencies all employees (and

*As warranted by type of violation (use of

EMPLOYEE CONFIRMATION OF SAFETY

This form to be filed in personnel file

The information and suggestions contained in this material

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