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Burke Painting Company, LLC. is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and customers.

We concern ourselves with safety by operating an organized, clean and efficient work place.

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• Introduction
• Goal
• Policy Statement
• Management Commitment
• Levels of Responsibility
• Assignment of Responsibility

Introduction

We at Burke Painting Company, LLC. are committed to the safety and health of all of our employees, and know that our strength as a company is only as good as the strength of each individual. We will strive to place safety and health above all else, and will involve all workers at every level in establishing, implementing, maintaining and evaluating our efforts. This written Safety Policies and Procedures Manual is intended to eliminate and / or reduce the severity of job-related illness and injuries at this company.

It is our intent to comply with Federal OSHA, State, and local regulations and to provide a safe working environment for all of our employees.

It is understood that the contents of this manual are not totally inclusive of all Federal OSHA, State, and local regulations and requirements. Individuals must refer to Federal, OSHA, State, and local manuals for complete regulations, policies, and procedures. These are available in the office of the Safety Coordinator and via the Internet.

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Goal

The primary goal of Burke Painting Company, LLC. is to continue operating a profitable business while protecting employees from injuries, illnesses, or harm. This can be achieved in part by delegating responsibility and accountability to all employees involved in this company's operation.

Responsibility: Having to answer for actions, activities ,and results.

Accountability: The actions taken by management to insure the performance of each employee's responsibilities.

To reach the goal of a "safe workplace" every employee needs to take personal responsibility and be held accountable for their own safety on the job.

Benefits of achieving our goals are:

• Minimizing of injuries and accidents.
• Minimizing the loss of property and equipment.
• Elimination of potential fatalities.
• Elimination of potential permanent disabilities.
• Elimination of potential OSHA fines.
• Reductions in workers' compensation costs.
• Reductions in operating costs.
• Having the best safety and health conditions possible in the workplace.

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Policy Statement

It is Burke Painting Company, LLC.'s belief that our people are our most important asset and the preservation of employee safety and health must remain a constant consideration in every phase of our business. We will provide the resources necessary to manage, control, and eliminate all safety and health hazards.

All of our employees are responsible for working safely and productively, as well as the recognition and awareness of hazards in their work areas. Employees are also responsible for following safe work practices, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where necessary. It is our belief that any successful Safety and Health Program must have total employee involvement.

Therefore, this program has management's highest priority, support, and participation.

Production is not so urgent that we cannot take time to do our work safely.

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Management Commitment

The management of Burke Painting Company, LLC. is committed to the company's safety policy, and to provide direction and motivation by:

• Appointing a Safety Coordinator.
• Establishing company safety goals and objectives.
• Developing and implementing a written Safety and Health Program.
• Ensuring total commitment to the Safety and Health Program.
• Facilitating employees' safety training.
• Establishing responsibilities for management and employees to follow.
• Ensuring that management and employees are held accountable for performance of their safety responsibilities.
• Establishing and enforcing disciplinary procedures for employees.
• Reviewing the Safety and Health Program annually, and revising or updating as needed.

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Levels of Responsibility

Individuals serving in the following roles or positions will have responsibility for implementation of these Safety Policies and Procedures:

• Safety Coordinator : Robert Burke and F. Dobson, Dobson Associates
• Project Manager / Engineer : Joseph Beattie
• Superintendent : (TBD)
• Sub Contractor Superintendent / Foreman

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Assignment of Responsibility

Safety Coordinator:

Burke Painting Company, LLC. will designate a Safety Coordinator. The office phone number is: Robert Burke, (302) 998-8500 supported by Frank Dobson, Consultant, Dobson Associates Office: (302) 479-5342 , Cell: (302) 584-0932

It shall be the duty of the Safety Coordinator to assist the Project Manager / Engineer and all other levels of management in the initiation, education, and execution of an effective safety program including the following:

• Introducing the safety program to new employees.
• Following up on recommendations, suggestions, etc., made at the weekly safety meetings. All topics of safety concerns must be documented accordingly.
• Assisting the personnel in the execution of standard policies.
• Conducting safety inspections on a periodic basis.
• Addressing all hazards or potential hazards as needed.
• Preparing monthly accident reports and investigations.
• Maintaining adequate stock of first aid supplies and other safety equipment to insure their immediate availability.
• Holding each person accountable for their results through our formal appraisal system and where necessary, through disciplinary procedures.
• Emphasizing to employees that accidents create unnecessary personal and financial losses.

Project Managers / Superintendents:

Our Superintendents and Foremen will establish an operating atmosphere that insures that safety and health is managed in the same manner and with the same emphasis as production, cost, and quality control.

• Regularly emphasizing that accident and health hazard exposure prevention are not only moral responsibility, but also a condition of employment.
• Identifying operational oversights that could contribute to accidents which often result in injuries and property damage.
• Participating in safety and health related activities, including routinely attending safety meetings, reviews of the facility, and correcting employee behavior that can result in accidents and injuries.
• Spending time with each person hired explaining the safety policies / procedures and the hazards of his / her particular work.
• Ensuring that the initial Safety Orientation of "new hires" is carried out by the Safety Coordinator.
• Making sure that if a "Competent Person" is required, that one is present to oversee, and instruct employees when and where necessary.
• Never short-cutting safety for expediency, or allowing workers to do so.
• Enforcing safety rules consistently, and following company's discipline and enforcement procedures.
• Conducting a daily, job-site safety inspection and correcting noted safety violations on-the-spot.

Employees:

It is the duty of each and every employee to know the safety policies / procedures, and conduct his work in compliance with these policies. Disregard of the safety and health policies shall be grounds for disciplinary action up to and including termination. It is also the duty of each employee to make full use of all of the safeguards provided for their protection. Every employee will receive a Safety Orientation when hired and receive a copy of the company Safety Policies and Procedures Manual, and is expected to read, understand and comply with our goals.

Employee responsibilities include the following:

• Reading, understanding and following safety and health policies and procedures.
• Signing the Policies and Procedures Acknowledgment included in the forms section. (see Appendices).
• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times when working in areas where there is a possible danger of injury.
• Wearing suitable work clothes as determined by the supervisor / foreman.
• Performing all tasks safely as directed by their supervisor / foreman.
• Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, to their superintendent / foreman immediately, and seeking treatment promptly.
• Knowing the location of first aid, fire fighting equipment, and other safety devices.
• Attending any and all required safety and health meetings when directed.
• Not performing potentially hazardous tasks, or using any hazardous materials until properly trained, and following all safety procedures when performing those tasks.
• Stopping and asking questions, if ever in doubt, about the safety of any operation.

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