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HEALTH, SAFETY ANDENVIRONMENTAL MANUAL

Revised April 1, 2011


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Forrest Services LLCHealth, Safety & Environmental Manual

2Revised April 1, 2011

Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 72.0 RULES OF CONDUCT.............................................................................................................. 9

2.1 Major Violations Requiring Immediate Termination........................................................... 92.2 Serious Violations Not Requiring Immediate Termination................................................ 92.3 Other Violations..................................................................................................................... 102.4 Safety Awards........................................................................................................................ 10

3.0 SAFETY DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS..................................... 113.1 New Employee Orientation.................................................................................................. 113.2 New Employee Drug Testing.............................................................................................. 113.3 Safety Council Training........................................................................................................ 123.4 General Safety Training....................................................................................................... 123.5

Medical Records

.................................................................................................................... 134.0 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS....................................................................................................... 14

4.1 Job Hazard Assessment, Daily Safety Meeting, and Daily Equipment Checklist Form(Attachment 1).................................................................................................................................. 144.2 Work Permit (Attachment 2)................................................................................................ 154.3 Additional Guidance.............................................................................................................. 15

5.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)................................................................ 165.1 Commonly Used PPE........................................................................................................... 165.2 Hearing Conservation Program.......................................................................................... 175.3 Fall Protection........................................................................................................................ 17

5.3.1 Definitions....................................................................................................................... 185.3.2 Rescue............................................................................................................................. 185.3.3 Competent Person......................................................................................................... 18

5.4 Respiratory Protection.......................................................................................................... 195.4.1 Types of Respirators..................................................................................................... 195.4.2 Medical Evaluation......................................................................................................... 195.4.3 Fit Testing....................................................................................................................... 205.4.4 Face Seal Protection..................................................................................................... 20

Attachment AFit Testing Procedures................................................................................... 26Attachment BOSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire................................ 21

6.0 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS..................................................................................................... 286.1 Ingersoll Rand HP 750 Air Compressors.......................................................................... 286.2 Air Dryers................................................................................................................................ 28


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6.3 Sand Hoppers and Sandpots.............................................................................................. 286.4 Clemtex CPF Charcoal Filtration System.......................................................................... 296.5 Coppus Air Blowers.............................................................................................................. 296.6 Generators and Lights.......................................................................................................... 296.7 Spiders.................................................................................................................................... 296.8 Scaffolding.............................................................................................................................. 306.9 Paint Equipment.................................................................................................................... 306.10 Dehumidifier....................................................................................................................... 306.11 Tools.................................................................................................................................... 306.12 Ladders............................................................................................................................... 31

6.12.1 Extension Ladders..................................................................................................... 316.12.2 Step Ladders............................................................................................................... 31

7.0 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (LOTO)................................................................................................. 337.1 Energy Control Program...................................................................................................... 347.2 Lockout/Tagout Procedures................................................................................................ 357.3 Annual Inspection.................................................................................................................. 36

8.0 RIGGING, MOBIL CRANE, MATERIAL STORAGE AND HANDLING (CRAWLER,TRUCK OR LOCOMOTIVE CRANE)............................................................................................... 37

8.1 Material Storage.................................................................................................................... 378.2 Material Handling.................................................................................................................. 378.3 Powered Industrial Lift Vehicles.......................................................................................... 37

8.3.1 All Industrial Vehicles.................................................................................................... 388.3.2 Aerial Lifts....................................................................................................................... 398.3.3 Tractor............................................................................................................................. 39

8.4 Industrial Vehicle Operator Training.................................................................................. 398.4.1 General Requirements.................................................................................................. 398.4.2 Training Program Content............................................................................................ 39

9.0 SAFETY RULES FOR VEHICLES......................................................................................... 419.1 General Operating Standards and Driving Privileges..................................................... 419.2 Loss of Driving Privileges.................................................................................................... 429.3 What to Do When You Are Involved In an Accident ........................................................ 42

10.0 CONFINED SPACE.............................................................................................................. 4410.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................... 4610.2 Hazardous Concentration................................................................................................ 47


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10.3 Risk Assessment............................................................................................................... 4710.4 Permit Required Confined Space Program................................................................... 48

10.4.1 Permit........................................................................................................................... 4810.4.2 Training........................................................................................................................ 4810.4.3 Entry Supervisor......................................................................................................... 4810.4.4 Authorized Entrant..................................................................................................... 4910.4.5 Attendants................................................................................................................... 4910.4.6 Rescue and Emergency Services........................................................................... 5010.4.7 Alternate Entry Procedures...................................................................................... 5110.4.8 Procedures for Testing the Atmosphere................................................................. 5210.4.9 Communication........................................................................................................... 5210.4.10 Concluding Entry........................................................................................................ 5310.4.11 Annual Review............................................................................................................ 53

11.0 ELECTRICAL SAFETY........................................................................................................ 5412.0 WORKER LEAD PROTECTION PROGRAM................................................................... 56

12.1 Action Level........................................................................................................................ 5612.2 Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).................................................................................. 5712.3 Competent Person............................................................................................................ 5712.4 Employee Information and Training............................................................................... 5712.5 Notification to Other Contractors..................................................................................... 5812.6 Medical Surveillance......................................................................................................... 58

12.6.1 Blood Sampling and Analysis................................................................................... 5812.6.2 Respiratory Requirements........................................................................................ 59

12.7 Warning Signs.................................................................................................................... 6012.8 Containment....................................................................................................................... 6012.9 Exposure Monitoring......................................................................................................... 6112.10 Protective Clothing and Equipment................................................................................ 6112.11 Personal Hygiene Facilities and Practices.................................................................... 6212.12

Housekeeping

.................................................................................................................... 6212.13 Project Specific Requirements........................................................................................ 63

13.0 HAZARD COMMUNICATION PROGRAM....................................................................... 6413.1 Explanation of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).................................................. 64

13.1.1 Section IProduct Information............................................................................... 6413.1.2 Section IIComponent Data................................................................................... 64


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13.1.3 Section IIIPrecautions for Safe Handling and Storage.................................... 6513.1.4 Section IVPhysical Data....................................................................................... 6513.1.5 Section VPersonal Protective Equipment Requirements................................ 6513.1.6 Section VIFire and Explosion Hazard Information........................................... 6513.1.7 Section VIIReactivity Information........................................................................ 6513.1.8 Section VIIIFirst Aid............................................................................................... 6513.1.9 Section IXToxicology and Health Information................................................... 6513.1.10 Section XTransportation Information.................................................................. 6613.1.11 Section XISpill and Leak Procedures................................................................. 6613.1.12 Section XIIWaste Disposal................................................................................... 6613.1.13 Section XIIIAdditional Regulatory Status Information...................................... 6613.1.14 Section XIVAdditional Information...................................................................... 6613.1.15 Section XVMajor References............................................................................... 66

13.2 Forrest Services LLC Hazard Communication Program............................................. 6613.2.1 Inventory List of Hazardous Chemicals.................................................................. 6713.2.2 Container Labeling..................................................................................................... 6713.2.3 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)....................................................................... 6813.2.4 Employee Training..................................................................................................... 6813.2.5 Outside Contractors................................................................................................... 6813.2.6 Multi-Employer Sites.................................................................................................. 69Hazard Communication Training Acknowledgement............................................................. 70

14.0 ALCOHOL, CONTROLLED SUBSTAND AND CONTRABAND POLICY................... 7114.1 DOT PHMS/FMCSA Drug Policy.................................................................................... 72

14.1.1 Pre-Access/Pre-Employee........................................................................................ 7314.1.2 Random Drug Testing............................................................................................... 7314.1.3 Post Incident Testing................................................................................................. 7414.1.4 Reasonable Suspicion............................................................................................... 74

14.2 Non-DOT Drug Testing..................................................................................................... 7414.2.1

Annual/Pre-Access

.................................................................................................... 7514.2.2 Random Testing......................................................................................................... 7514.2.3 Post-Incident Testing................................................................................................. 7514.2.4 Reasonable Suspicion Testing................................................................................ 75

14.3 Other Drug Testing............................................................................................................ 7614.4 Alcohol Testing (DOT and Non-DOT)............................................................................ 76


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14.5 Record Keeping (DOT)..................................................................................................... 7714.6 Reporting (DOT)................................................................................................................ 7714.7 Employee Assistance Program....................................................................................... 77

15.0 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN............................................................................................ 7815.1 Responsibility..................................................................................................................... 7815.2 Process Safety Management and Emergency Evacuation Procedures................... 78

15.2.1 Handling Leaks and Spills........................................................................................ 7815.2.2 Fire Procedures.......................................................................................................... 79

15.3 First Aid/Medical Care...................................................................................................... 8015.4 Bloodborne Pathogens..................................................................................................... 80

16.0 HOUSEKEEPING................................................................................................................. 8317.0 STANDARD FOR WORKERS EXPOSED TO HOT ENVIORNMENTS (HEATSTRESS)

............................................................................................................................................... 8417.1 Heat Fatigue....................................................................................................................... 8417.2 Heat Cramps...................................................................................................................... 8417.3 Heat Exhaustion................................................................................................................ 8417.4 Heat Stroke......................................................................................................................... 8417.5 Prevention........................................................................................................................... 85

18.0 ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION........................................................... 8618.1 Accident Reporting............................................................................................................ 86

18.1.1 Non-Reportable Accidents........................................................................................ 8618.1.2 Reportable Accidents................................................................................................ 8618.1.3 Serious Accidents...................................................................................................... 86

18.2 Accident Investigation....................................................................................................... 8719.0 QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE................................................................................. 8820.0 FOREMANS GUIDE TO SAFE OPERATIONS.............................................................. 89


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1.0 INTRODUCTIONCompany PolicySafety is our primary concern in our company. Each of us has the responsibility tomake our safety and the safety our co-workers a primary concern. This objective isfundamental to the well-being of our employees and to the efficient operations of our

business.

Our primary objective is to identify, evaluate, remove, or control workplace hazards inorder to prevent or reduce injuries and illnesses of our employees. Secondarily, wemust control the direct and hidden costs of accidents and lost time.

Forrest Services may work in multiple states performing abrasive blasting, waterpressure washing, coating (painting), and insulation of tanks, piping, etc.

The work performed by Forrest Services is basically the same, which our HSE Manualand Foremans Guide to Safe Operations attempts to cover the work we normally do.

By working in different facilities and in different states, safety hazards, stateregulations, and safety procedures may vary. Chemicals, such as Benzene and

Asbestos may be present, which would mean the Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) may differ in order to protect our employees and may vary the scope of work.

Therefore, senior management, being committed to creating a safe work environment,will require a Job Safety Hazard Analysis. Examples of Asbestos, Benzene, H2S(Hydrogen Sulfide), etc. awareness will provide whatever medical exam, PPE, andtraining required prior to commencing the work.

Changes may occur from time-to-time, due to updates to this manual. This manual isonly a safety guideline. There can be no substitute for a positive work attitude andindividual awareness of the work environment.

Management Responsibilities

To formulate basic company safety policy and provide the means of enforcement.This HSE Manual has the complete endorsement of management. Managementaccomplishes this through:

Informing the Safety Department of any safety issue Providing resources to meet safety requirements

Discussing safety hazards and instituting safety rules accordingly Providing and adequate safety training program Maintaining training records Providing adequate safety equipment for employees Maintaining accident records Reviewing this HSE Manual annually to remain in compliance with federal,

state, and local regulations


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Supervisor/Forman Responsibilities

To carry out this safety policy through: Conducting daily safety meetings with their employees Ensuring all safety instructions are followed

Maintaining continuous job site inspections Correcting unsafe work conditions

Employee Responsibilities

Cooperation with the Supervisors/Foremen who are charged with the implementationof this HSE Manual is critical because this program is aimed directly at benefiting theemployee by preventing his/her own accident.

Scope

This HSE Manual does not stand by itself. It is designed to be used in conjunctionwith the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), NationalInstitute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI) standards. The rules in this HSE Manual have beendeveloped in order to avoid and prevent health damages and injuries to all employeesof Forrest Services and to any sub-contractors employed by the company. Sub-contractors will submit their safety manual to Forrest Services for review prior tocommencing work for the company. In the event there is a discrepancy betweenForrest Services policies and the sub-contractors policies, the more stringent policywill be adopted.

Direction

The Safety Department, or a designated employee of Forrest Services, is authorizedby senior management to direct all phases of this HSE Manual.

___________________________ __________________Mark Lawrence, President & CEO Date

___________________________ __________________

Robert Schlenk, COO Date


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2.0 RULES OF CONDUCT

Our rules of conduct are outlined in this HSE Manual to inform al employees of what isconsidered to be unacceptable conduct. Failure to abide by these standards will resultin verbal and/or written warning, corrective action, and/or termination of employment.

When an employee is terminated on the job site, the employee will turn-in theircompany issued equipment to the Supervisor or Foreman, then be escorted to theparking lot and directed to leave the premises. If the employee has been with ForrestServices for less than 90 days, the cost of their safety training and any companyissued equipment not returned will be deducted from their final pay.

2.1 Major Violations Requiring Immediate Termination

Major violations require immediate termination. The termination may be madeby the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Department personnel, Vice Presidentof Field Operations, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, or thePresident and Chief Executive Officer of Forrest Services. Major violations

include, but are not limited to: Possession, use, sale, or distribution of controlled substances,

contraband, weapons, firearms, explosives, etc. on company orcustomer property (includes parking lots and vehicles)

Theft or misappropriation of company, customer, or employee property Falsification of personal records or time sheets Willfully damaging company, customer, or employee property Safety violations that could reasonably be expected to cause death or

serious injury to yourself and/or other employees, such as:o Smoking near flammable materialso Failure to use proper fall protection when working at heights

(Section 5)o Physically fighting or hitting another employee

Refusing to carry our work orders and instructions from the Supervisor orForeman and/or being insubordinate

Absences of two work days without notification to the Supervisor orForeman

2.2 Serious Violations Not Requiring Immediate Termination

A serious violation will not require immediate termination. For the first violation,the employee will receive a written warning and/or suspension. For the second

violation, the employee will be terminated. Serious violations include, but arenot limited to:

Sleeping (unless Confined Space Attendant), or excessive loafing on thejob

Neglecting or disregarding assigned duties Using threatening or abusive language toward others Ethnic or sexual harassment


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Disorderly, immoral, or indecent conduct Safety violations that could be reasonably be expected to cause minor to

major injury to yourself and/or other employees Unauthorized use of company vehicles or equipment Reporting to work under the influence of alcohol (Section 14)

Failing to report an on-the-job injury or damage to company/customerequipment/property in a timely manner

Removing confidential information, records, or property withoutmanagement authorization

2.3 Other Violations

Other violations are minor violations and will be dealt with as follows:

First Offense: Verbal warningSecond Offense: Written warningThird Offense: Written warning, suspension, and/or terminationFourth Offense: Termination

These minor violations include, but are not limited to: Excessive absences and/or tardiness Unsatisfactory or inefficient job performance Attending to personal business on company time Leaving job site early for meal breaks and/or at the end of work shift Safety violations that could not be reasonably be expected to cause

minor injury or illness

2.4 Safety Awards

Forrest Services grants all hourly personnel a safety award of one week paidvacation.

To receive the award, you must have worked a minimum of 2,080 hours in theprevious calendar year WITHOUT:

A Lost Time Accident (LTI) Any written violation of company policy/procedure Failure to report an accident or incident to your immediate supervisor Failure to complete an accident report within 24 hours

This safety award (vacation days) will be subject to the terms listed below: You quit your job: Lose all 5 days If you are terminated: Lose all 5 days You receive written non-compliance notice for safety policies

o First Violation: Lose 2 dayso Second Violation: Lose 3 days


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3.0 SAFETY DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

3.1 New Employee Orientation

All new employees will be given the Newcomer Orientation. This trainingcovers the following subjects and how they specifically apply to ForrestServices:

Safety Policy Statement Rules of Conduct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Fall Protection Tools and Equipment Ladders Scaffolding Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Material Storage and Handling

Industrial Vehicles Company Vehicles Confined Space Electrical Safety Lead Abatement Hazard Communication Emergency Actions Fire Prevention First Aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogens Spills and Leaks Housekeeping Heat Stress Accident Reporting

After the orientation, for those employees who will NOT be attending a SafetyCouncil, a written test will be administered. Employees must score a 70% orbetter to pass. Subject areas that are missed will be discussed again with theemployee. For those who did not achieve 70% or better, the material will bereviewed and the employee will be tested again. All of the new employees willsign the Newcomer Orientation Sign-In Sheet after completion.

3.2 New Employee Drug Testing

Forrest Services administers ALL new employees a drug test. Any prospectiveemployee who tests POSITIVE for an illegal substance will NOT be hired. Thistest will be administered just after the identification is verified for theemployment package.

If the employee will go directly into a U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)safety sensitive position, then another drug test will be administered at a


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medical clinic under DOT rules.

Procedures for how to conduct the drug test are discussed in the Anti-Drug andAlcohol Misuse Prevention programs and Section 14 in this manual.

3.3 Safety Council Training

Most field employees will attend a local Safety Council basic safety course andadditional courses are determined by the job assignment. These SafetyCouncil courses require the employee to pass a test with a 70% or better. TheSafety Council courses expire, so refresher training is required annually. Thebasic safety course covers the following subjects:

Hazard Communication (HazCom) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respiratory Protection Hearing Conservation Electrical Safe Work Practices Elevated Work Process Safety Management (PSM) Confined Space Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)

3.4 General Safety Training

The Safety Department will ensure safety training is conducted in all of thefollowing areas. This training will be administered initially when an employee isassigned a task that requires it, recurring when required, or when an employeeindicates (verbally or through improper action) that they are unaware of the

proper procedures.

Training records will consist of the employees name, date, subject of training,instructors name, and pass/fail (pass is 70% or better), and will be retained forat least the length of employment. The following list details General SafetyTraining administered by the Safety Department:

Respirator Fit TestAnnual Fall Protection Competent PersonAnnual Scaffolding Competent PersonAnnual Spider Competent PersonAnnual Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Competent PersonAnnual Aerial Lift Operator3 Years Tractor Operator3 Years Lead Protection Competent PersonAs Needed First Aid3 Years Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Annual Bloodborne PathogensAnnual


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3.5 Medical Records

Forrest Services, the employee, or OSHA may require certain medical tests,evaluations, or treatment for job-related activities or injuries and illnesses.These medical records are private communications between the employee, the

medical provider, and Forrest Services. In addition, these medical records arekept confidential and cannot be disclosed or reported without an employeesexpress written consent to any person within or outside the workplace, exceptas required by law, and will be kept for the length of employment plus thirty (30)years, and are available to the employee or their designated representativeupon proper written request.

Every employee has the right to access their exposure and medical records.Any employee desiring to see their records must fill out the Medical RecordRequest Form and submit it to the Safety Department. The Safety Departmenthas five (5) workdays to notify the employee that their copy is ready for pick-up.

The employee, or their designated representative must pick up the records inperson, or the records will be mailed/faxed to the designated representative asspecified in the Medical Record Request Form. A copy of the medical recordsis provided to the employee free of charge. However, if that employee hasalready requested the records, or a portion of the records, they will be charged10 cents per page (covers copying costs). X-rays are dealt with separately, asagreed upon between the employee and Forrest Services, since they cannot bephotocopied.

All employees will be informed of their right to access their records upon initialhire and a notice will be constantly posted on bulletin boards.

When Forrest Services ceases to operate, all exposure and medical recordswill be turned over to the new company (if acquired). If Forrest Services is notacquired, but merely goes out of business, the company shall notify all affectedcurrent employees of their right to access their records at least three (3) monthsprior to closing. Medical records required to be kept for thirty (30) years will betransferred to the Director of National Institute of Occupational Safety andHealth (NIOSH). If and when Forrest Services had conducted business formore than thirty (30) years, NIOSH will also be notified at least three (3) monthsin advance of destroying any medical records (this should be done on anannual basis, rather than throughout the year).


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4.0 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS

The key to preventing accidents and injuries is to understand the hazards that arepresent with any job task. To assist the Foremen, the Safety Department hasprepared a Job Hazard Assessment, Daily Safety Meeting, and Daily Equipment

Checklist form. Additionally, the Foreman must be issued a Work Permit prior tocommencing the days tasks. The Foreman also has acopy of the Formans Guide toSafe Operations manual, and when necessary, additional guidance available to helpthem determine which hazards are present, or likely to be present during their daysactivities and help them put proper preventative measures in place.

4.1 Job Hazard Assessment, Daily Safety Meeting, and Daily EquipmentChecklist Form (Attachment 1)

The Foreman records data on this form each day and turns it into the SafetyDepartment weekly. The items covered in the Job Hazard Assessment and

Daily Equipment Checklist may provide the Foreman with their topic for theDaily Safety Meeting.

The Job Hazard Assessment lists eighteen (18) potential hazards. The Formanindicates YES if that hazard is expected to be present during that days task(this may already be marked from the previous day). The Foreman will notindicate NO until the last day of the week for any given hazard. For each ofthe eighteen (18) potential hazards, the source, the assessment, and theappropriate PPE for that hazard are identified by the Foreman.

The Daily Safety Meeting has space for the Foreman to list the subject of the

days tailgate meeting and space for the employee(s) to sign.

The Daily Equipment Checklist lists the most common equipment used at thejob sites, and then identifies many of the items that need to be inspected on theequipment. On the front of the form, the employee uses a slash (/) to identifythe inspected item as satisfactory or an X to identify the inspected item asneeding repair/replacement. On the back of the form, the employee thatconducted the inspection of a particular piece of equipment will initial for thecorresponding piece of equipment and day of the week that they conducted theinspection.

Included on this form is a section for the Foreman to indicate that theemployees have inspected their PPE daily.

Additionally, there is a place for the Foreman, or designated employee, torecord the inventory of the first aid supplies and CPR pocket mask.

Finally, there are a few blank lines at the bottom for the Foreman to makecomments to the Safety Department.


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4.2 Work Permit (Attachment 2)

A majority of the customers that Forrest Services work for require a WorkPermit to be issued by their safety personnel that identifies specific criteria thatmust be met before work may commence:

Location of work (tank number, area, etc.) Type of work to be performed (hot work, confined space, abrasive

blasting, etc.) Safety requirements (atmospheric test, lockout/tagout, fire prevention,

etc.) Signatures of issuer and contractor

Forrest Services also requires its Foreman to complete a permit as well as thecustomers permit. This additional permit is required so that the SafetyDepartment may review the permits on a regular basis and ensure that theForemen and taking proper precautions.

Should there be an emergency that requires shutdown of a job or evacuation ofan area, the ALL work permits are immediately cancelled. A new work permitmust be issued before work can resume.

4.3 Additional Guidance

There will be times when Forrest Services will conduct work of an unusualnature. When the Superintendent is evaluating a job site with the customer,they will notify the Safety Department if there appears to be any required workthat has not already been addressed concerning how to perform that task

safely. In those cases, the Safety Department will work with theSuperintendent and the customer to determine which safety measures andprocedures will be put in place for that work. The Superintendent will ensuresafety measures and procedures are explained to the Foreman.


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5.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Personal protection equipment are items worn by employees to protect themselvesfrom hazards that could not be eliminated or controlled. Forrest Services will provide(at no cost to the employee) appropriate PPE to each employee as they need it. An

employee may provide their own PPE, provided it has been approved by the SafetyDepartment. The Safety Department will ensure all PPE provided by Forrest Servicesmeets the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), AmericanNational Standards Institute (ANSI), and American Society for Testing and Materials(ASTM) standards.

The Safety Department will train new employees during the New EmployeeOrientation and re-train employees when changes in the workplace or PPE occur oremployees indicate they are unaware of how to wear/use the PPE on the followingtopics:

Types of PPE used at Forrest Services

When the PPE is necessary Proper wear and fitting of the PPE Limitations of the PPE Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE

The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the employees maintain their PPE in asanitary and reliable condition. All employees will inspect their PPE before each useand replace it when damaged or worn out.

5.1 Commonly Used PPENote: There may be additional requirements for special jobs.

Head Protectiono Hard HatsWorn by all employees on the job siteo Blasting HoodWorn by the Blasters

Eye Protectiono Safety GlassesWorn by employees on the job siteo Chemical Splash Goggles or Splash Shield Worn by the Paint

Mixer while mixing paintso Full-Face Respirators Worn by Painters when spraying objects

at or above eye level (protects against overspray) Foot Protection

o Leather Steel Toed BootsWorn by all employees at all times Hand Protection

o Heavy Duty GlovesWorn by Blasterso Neoprene Rubber Gloves Worn by Paint Mixers, as well as

Painters during hand rolling or brushing. Also worn while cleaningpaining equipment.

Hearing Protectiono Disposable earplugs


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Fall Protectiono Body Harness/Lanyardo Lifeline/Rope Grab

Respiratory Protectiono Full-Face Respirator

o Half-Face Respiratoro Blasting Hood

5.2 Hearing Conservation Program

Each employee will be made aware of the Hearing Conservation Programthrough the New Employee Orientation. The Safety Department hasdetermined (through sound level meter readings) that hearing protection will beworn by all employees assigned to the job site whenever sandblasting isoccurring (inside or outside of the tank or blast booth). Additionally, earplugswill be work by the employees engaged in the following:

Spray painting inside the tank Cleaning with compressed air (inside or outside the tank) Working near a compressor, air dryer, dehumidifier, paint pump, or any

other equipment that is too loud (over 85dba general rule of thumb is ifyou have to raise your voice to be heard by another person 2-3 feetaway)

Following the successful completion of a new hires probationary period ofninety (90) days, Blasters will undergo audiometric testing to establish abaseline audiogram for the employee. The employee will be required to takean annual audiometric test thereafter. Testing will be conducted and evaluated

by medical personnel at the companys expense, and the results will bedisclosed to the employee and Forrest Services. In the event there has been asignificant Standard Threshold Shift, that employee will be notified withintwenty-one (21) days, given medical evaluation, and be reassigned withinForrest Services to a work area that is below 85dba.

Audiometric testing cannot take place until the employee has had at leastfourteen (14) hours without exposure to workplace noise or any other high levelnoises. Audiometric testing results will be maintained for the duration of theemployees employment. Noise exposure measurement records shall beretained for two (2) years.

5.3 Fall Protection

Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal or vertical surfaces)with an unprotected side or edge with is six (6) feet or more above a lower levelshall be protected from falling only by the use of conventional fall protection(personal fall arrest systems or PFAS). Note: There will not be a controlledaccess zone or safety monitoring system. Specific Fall Protection Plans maybe put in place for special jobs.


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5.3.1 Definitions

Anchorage A secure point of attachment for lifelines, lanyards,or deceleration devices

Body HarnessStraps secured about the employee in a mannerthat will distribute the fall arrest forces over at least the thighs,

pelvis, waist, chest, and shoulders with means for attaching it toother components of a personal fall arrest system LanyardFlexible line of rope, wire rope, or strap which generally

has a connector at each end for connecting the body harness to adeceleration device, lifeline, or anchorage

Lifeline Flexible line for connection to an anchorage(s) andallows connection of deceleration devices

o Vertical Lifeline Supports only one employee and iscapable of supporting 5,000 pounds

o Horizontal Lifeline May support multiple employees andmust be capable of supporting 5,000 pounds per employee

attached Rope Grab Deceleration device which travels on a lifeline and

automatically, by friction, engages the lifeline and locks so as toarrest the fall of an employee

Tie-OffHave a fall arrest system fully connected

5.3.2 Rescue

The Supervisor or Foreman will initiate immediate rescue of anyemployee that falls. This will be accomplished by either contacting thehost facilitys Emergency Response Team, Forrest Services Emergency

Response Team, or sub-contracted Emergency Response Teamdepending on the situation. If the host facilitys Emergency ResponseTeam is contacted, Forrest Services will make all of their equipment andtools available to the team and only assist if directed.

5.3.3 Competent Person

Each Foreman has been trained as a Competent Person for FallProtection, having received instruction and passing a written test (70%or better). The Foreman will conduct fall protection equipmentinspections annually for their employees. A different Competent Personwill perform the annual inspection of the Formans fall protection

equipment. These inspections will be documented and retained by theSafety Department.

A body harness and lanyard CANNOT be reused after arresting anemployees fall WITHOUT and inspection and authorization from aCompetent Person.


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5.4 Respiratory Protection

Respirators will be worn by the employees whenever there is a known orsuspected breathable hazard (vapors, gases, or particulates).

5.4.1 Types of Respirators

There are two types of respirators: air supplied and air purifying

Air-supplied respirators have their own breathing source for theemployees (air compressor or air bottle/tank) and allow theemployee to work in more hazardous atmospheres

o Blasting Hood Provides constant breathable oxygendirectly (from air compressors through filters) to theemployees hood using positive pressure to preventhazardous air from entering the hood

o Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Full-facerespirator where the employee carries an air bottle/tankand an escape bottle

Air-purifying respirators use filters/cartridges to remove harmfulmaterials from the ambient air

o Half-FaceCovers the nose and moutho Full-FaceCovers the eyes, nose, and moutho Cartridges Disposable to allow employee to change as

the environment changes or as the cartridges reach theend of their useful life; color-coded for easy identification ofprotection level:

White Acid gases: Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), ChlorineGas (CI2) and Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)

BlackOrganic vapors: pesticides, paints, thinners GreenAmmonia gas Yellow Acid Gases (White) and organic vapors

(Black) PurpleHighly Toxic Particulate Filter (HEPA)

o Pre-FilterCloth-like filter that captures dust particles andpaint overspray to extend the life of the cartridge

5.4.2 Medical Evaluation

Every employee must be medically evaluated prior to fit testing an initialuse of a respirator. This is done to ensure that wearing a respiratorwont affect the employees health. The Safety Department will give theemployee an OSHA respirator medical evaluation questionnaire(Attachment A) and upon completion by the employee, will review thedocument. If the employee answered YES to any of the medicalquestions (Part A, Sections 2 or 3), then the employee will be sent to amedical clinic (at no cost to the employee) for evaluation.


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Medical re-evaluation will be provided: (1) if an employee reportssymptoms that are relevant to their ability to use a respirator; (2) when aphysician, supervisor, or the Safety Department informs themanagement that an employee needs to be re-evaluated; (3) wheninformation from the respirator program, including observations made

during fit testing or program evaluation indicates a need for employee re-evaluation; or (4) if a change in workplace conditions occurs that mayresult in substantial increase in the physiological stress that respiratoruse places on the employee.

An annual medical evaluation (questionnaire or physician evaluation) isrequired for each employee who continues to require the use of arespirator.

5.4.3 Fit Testing

After the medical evaluation, each employee must be fit tested for each

particular type/brand/size of respirator they may be required to wear.The respirator must fit properly in order to provide adequate protection tothe employee. The Safety Department administers the qualitative fittesting method (Bitter) for all employees who indicated they had nomedical problems on their questionnaire. Instructions on how tocomplete this fit test are included in Attachment B. For those employeeswho indicated a medical concern, the medical clinic will administer aquantitative fit test, if they determine the employee is qualified to wear arespirator.

An annual fit test is required for each employee and each respirator they

continue to use.

5.4.4 Face Seal Protection

Employees are not permitted to wear a respirator if they have: Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the face

piece and the face or that interferes with valve function Any condition that interferes with face piece seal or valve Corrective glasses/goggles or other protective equipment that

interferes with the seal of the face piece to the face of the user Not performed a user seal check each time they put on their

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Attachment AOSHA Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaire

This questionnaire will be used by the Forrest Services Safety Department to determine if you need amedical examination by a health care professional, at no cost to the employee, prior to being fitted fora respirator.

This questionnaire should be completed during normal working hours, at a time/place convenient tothe employee.

Part A, Section 1To be completed by every employee who has been selected to use any type ofrespirator (PLEASE PRINT):

1. Todays Date: ____/____/______ 2. Name: __________________________________

3. Age: ______ 4. Sex (circle one): Male Female

5. Height: ______ ft. ______ in. 6. Weight: _______lbs.

7. Job Title: __________________________ 8. Phone Number:________________________

9. Type of Respirator you will use:a. ______ N, R, or P disposable respirator (filter-mask, non-cartridge type only)b. ______ Other type (half- or full-face piece, powered air purifying, supplied air, SCBA)

10. Have you worn a respirator before (circle one): Yes No

Part A, Section 2Medical questions to be completed by every employee who has been selected touse any type of respirator (PLEASE PRINT):

1. Do you currently smoke tobacco, or have you smoked tobacco in the last month? Yes No

2. Have you EVER had ANY of the following conditions?a. Seizures (fits): Yes Nob. Diabetes (sugar disease): Yes Noc. Allergic reactions that interfere with breathing: Yes Nod. Claustrophobia (fear of closed-in spaces): Yes Noe. Trouble smelling odors: Yes No

3. Have you EVER had ANY of the following pulmonary or lung problems?a. Asbestosis: Yes Nob. Asthma: Yes Noc. Chronic Bronchitis: Yes No

d. Emphysema: Yes Noe. Pneumonia: Yes Nof. Tuberculosis: Yes Nog. Silicosis: Yes Noh. Pneumothorax (collapsed lung): Yes Noi. Lung Cancer: Yes No

j. Broken Ribs: Yes Nok. Any chest injuries or surgeries: Yes Nol. Any other lung problem that you have been told about: Yes No


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4. Do you currently have ANY of the following symptoms of pulmonary or lung illness?a. Shortness of breath:

1. When walking fast on level ground, or walking up a slight hill or incline: Yes No2. When walking with other people at an ordinary pace on level ground: Yes No3. Have to stop for breath when walking at your own pace on level ground: Yes No4. When washing or dressing yourself: Yes No

5. That interferes with your job: Yes Nob. Coughing:

1. That causes phlegm (thick sputum): Yes No2. That wakes you early in the morning: Yes No3. That occurs mostly when lying down: Yes No4. Cough up blood in the past month: Yes No

c. Wheezing: Yes Nod. Chest pains when you breathe deeply: Yes Noe. Any other symptoms you think may be related to lung problems: Yes No

5. Have you EVER had ANY of the following cardiovascular or heart problems?a. Heart Attack: Yes No

b. Stroke: Yes Noc. Angina: Yes Nod. Heart Failure: Yes Noe. Swellings in legs/feet (not caused by walking): Yes Nof. Heart arrhythmia (irregular heart beat): Yes Nog. High Blood Pressure: Yes Noh. Frequent pain or tightness in the chest:

1. During physical activity: Yes No2. That interferes with your job: Yes No

i. In the PAST TWO YEARS, have you noticed your heart skipping or missing a beat: Yes Noj. Heartburn or indigestion that is NOT related to eating: Yes Nok. Any other heart problem you have been told about: Yes No

l. Any other circulation problem you have been told about: Yes No

6. Do you currently take medication for any of the following problems:a. Breathing or lung problems: Yes Nob. Heart trouble: Yes Noc. Blood pressure: Yes Nod. Seizures (fits): Yes No

7. If you have used a respirator before, have you EVER had ANY of the following problems?a. Eye irritation: Yes Nob. Skin allergies/rashes: Yes Noc. Anxiety: Yes No

d. General weakness or fatigues: Yes Noe. Any other problem that interferes with your use of a respirator: Yes No

8. Would you like to talk with a health care professional about this questionnaire: Yes No

Part A, Section 3To be completed by employees selected to use either a full-face piece respiratoror an SCBA

1. Have you EVER lost vision in either eye (temporarily or permanent): Yes No


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2. Do you currently have ANY of the following vision problems:a. Wear contact lenses: Yes Nob. Wear glasses: Yes Noc. Color blindness: Yes No

3. Have you EVER had an injury to your ears, including a broken ear drum: Yes No

4. Do you currently have ANY of the following hearing problems:a. Difficulty hearing: Yes Nob. Hearing Aid: Yes Noc. Any other hearing problem: Yes No

5. Have you EVER had a back injury: Yes No

6. Do you currently have ANY of the following musculoskeletal problems?a. Weakness in arms, hands, legs or feet: Yes Nob. Back pain: Yes Noc. Difficulty fully moving arms/legs: Yes No

d. Pain or stiffness when leaning forward/backward at the waist: Yes Noe. Difficulty fully moving head up/down: Yes Nof. Difficulty fully moving head side-to-side: Yes Nog. Difficulty bending at the knees: Yes Noh. Difficulty squatting to the ground: Yes Noi. Climbing a flight of stairs or a ladder carrying more than 25 lbs: Yes No

j. Any other muscle or skeletal problem that interferes with using a respirator: Yes No

Part BTo be completed if health care professional will conduct the respirator fit test

1. In your present job, are you working at high altitudes (over 5,000 ft), or in a place that has lowerthan normal amounts of oxygen: Yes No

If Yes, do you have feelings of dizziness, shortness of breath, pounding in your chest, or othersymptoms when you are working under these conditions: Yes No

2. At work, or at home, have you EVER been exposed to hazardous solvents, hazardous airbornechemicals (e.g. gases, fumes, or dust), or have you come into skin contact with hazardouschemicals: Yes No

If Yes, name the chemicals, if known: ___________________ ___________________________________________ _____________________ ________________________

3. Have you EVER worked with ANY of the materials, or under ANY of the conditions listed below:

a. Asbestos: Yes Nob. Silica (e.g. sandblasting): Yes Noc. Tungsten/cobalt (e.g. grinding/welding): Yes Nod. Beryllium: Yes Noe. Aluminum: Yes Nof. Coal: Yes Nog. Iron: Yes Noh. Tin: Yes Noi. Dusty environments: Yes No


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j. Any other hazardous exposure: Yes NoIf Yes, describe: ___________________________________________________________

4. List any second/side jobs/businesses you have:________________________________________________________________________________

5. List your previous occupations:________________________________________________________________________________

6. List your current and previous hobbies:________________________________________________________________________________

7. Have you been in the military: Yes NoIf Yes, were you exposed to biological/chemical agents (training or combat): Yes No

8. Have you worked on a HAZMAT team: Yes No

9. Other than medications previously listed (question 6, Section 1), are you taking any other

medications for any reason (including over-the-counter medications): Yes NoIf Yes, list them: __________________ __________________ __________________________________________ ______________________ _____________________

10. Will you be using any of the following items with your respirator(s)?a. HEPA filters: Yes Nob. Cartridges: Yes No

11. How often are you expected to use the respirator (circle Yes or No for ALL answers thatapply)?a. Escape only (no rescue): Yes Nob. Emergency rescue: Yes No

c. Less than 5 hours per week: Yes Nod. Less than 2 hours per day: Yes Noe. 24 hours per day: Yes Nof. Over 4 hours per day: Yes No

12. During the period you are using the respirator(s), is your work effort:a. Light (less than 200 kcal per houroffice work, light assembly work, standing while operating

small machinery): Yes NoIf Yes, what is your average shift: ______ hrs, ______ min

b. Moderate (200350 kcal per hournailing, drilling, driving, assembly work, lifting less than35 lbs, walking on level surfaces, bushing wheelbarrow on level surface): Yes NoIf Yes, what is your average shift: ______ hrs, ______ min

c. Heavy (over 350 kcal per hourheavy lifting, shoveling, bricklaying, chipping castings,walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs with load): Yes NoIf Yes, what is your average shift: ______ hrs, ______ min

13. Will you be wearing protective clothing/equipment (other than respirator) when wearing respirator:Yes NoIf Yes describe clothing/equipment:________________________________________________

14. Will you be working under hot conditions (above 77F): Yes No


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15. Will you be working under humid conditions: Yes No

16. Describe work you will be doing while wearing respirator: _______________________________

17. Describe special/hazardous conditions you might encounter while wearing respirator: ________________________________________________________________________________________

18. Provide the following information for each toxic substance you will be exposed to while usingrespirator:

Name of substance: ___________________________________________Estimated maximum exposure level per shift: __________________Duration of exposure per shift: ______ hr ______ min

Name of substance: ___________________________________________Estimated maximum exposure level per shift: __________________Duration of exposure per shift: ______ hr ______ min

Name of substance: ___________________________________________Estimated maximum exposure level per shift: __________________

Duration of exposure per shift: ______ hr ______ minName of substance: ___________________________________________

Estimated maximum exposure level per shift: __________________Duration of exposure per shift: ______ hr ______ min

19. Describe any special responsibilities you have while wearing respirator that may affect the safetyand well-being of others (e.g. rescue, security):

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


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Attachment BFit Testing Procedures

The Safety Department will conduct fit testing before the employee will use a respirator. Thefollowing procedure for fit testing is required:

1. Prior to the respirator selection process, demonstrate to the employee how to put on arespirator, how the respirator should be positioned on the face, how to set straptension, and how to determine an acceptable fit.

2. If the employee is new to wearing respirators, have them don the mask several times,adjusting the straps each time to become familiar with the process.

3. Assess the comfort and adequacy of the respirator fit with the employee using thefollowing criteria:

Position of the mask on the nose and chin No hair growth between the skin and the face piece sealing surface

Room for eye protection and/or prescription glasses Room to talk Proper strap tension, not overly tight Tendency of respirator to slip

4. Instruct the employee to conduct the following user seal checks:

Positive Pressure Check Close off the exhalation valve and exhale gently into theface piece. The face fit is considered satisfactory if a slight positive pressure can bebuilt up inside the face piece without any evidence of outward leakage of air and theseal (May require removal of exhalation valve cover).

Negative Pressure CheckClose off the inlet opening of the cartridge(s) by coveringwith the palm of the hand(s) and gently inhaling so that the face piece collapsesslightly and holding the breath for ten (10) seconds. The design of the inlet opening ofsome cartridges cannot be effectively covered with the palm of the hand, so useplastic to cover them. If the face piece remains in its slightly collapsed condition andno inward leakage of air is detected, the tightness of the respirator is consideredsatisfactory.

5. Conduct the Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT) using the procedures detailed in the Fit TestInstruction included in the Fit Test Kit.

6. Forrest Services will not hire a new employee if they cannot pass a fit test for the typeof respirator used.


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Respirator Training Acknowledgement

This is to certify that ______________________________ ID #: ______________________

k Has been trained in the use, limitation, and maintenance of respirators.

k Brand of respirator: _______________________________________________

k Type of respirator: Half Face Full Face SCBA

k Has passed the Sensitivity Test

k Could not be Fit Tested due to: ______________________________________

Employee: ______________________________ Date: __________________________(Printed Name)

Employee: ______________________________(Signature)

Instructor: ______________________________(Printed Name)

Instructor: ______________________________(Signature)


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6.0 EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Employees must be thoroughly trained before using any of these tools or equipment.All equipment and tools must be inspected prior to use each day. These inspectionsshould focus on damaged parts, loose fittings, tears in hoses or lines, and guards in

place. If any repairs are to be made, follow the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures(Section 7). Hearing protection may be required when working around much of thisequipment (Section 6). Forrest Services routinely utilizes the following equipmentwhen blasting and painting:

6.1 Ingersoll Rand HP 750 Air Compressors

The air compressors are used to provide Grade D air to the blasting hoods, tomove the abrasive product through the blasting hoses, paint trough the paintlines, and to power the Spiders, Coppus air blowers, and paint pumps. The aircompressor will have a grounding cable connected to a metal rod stuck into the

ground. The air compressor will push the air through bull hoses to the air dryeronly. The bull hoses will be connected using wire through the eyelets on thecrows foot connectors and further secured with steel, spring-loaded whipchecksafety cables at both ends. Bull hoses are NOT connected to each other toincrease their lengths. The air compressor, air dryer, and sandpot are placedwithin the bull hoses length.

6.2 Air Dryers

The air dryer removes water and oil from the air supplied by the air compressor.The dry air may then exit through a bull hose to the blast machine, through a air hose to the filtration system, or through a air hose to power additional

equipment.

The fan blades on the air dryer will be in a metal enclosure that does not haveopenings larger than .

The air hoses are connected using wire through the eyelets on the crowsfoot connectors. At the air dryer connection, they will be further secured with asteel, spring-loaded whipcheck safety cable. Whipchecks are not required onthe individual pieces of equipment the hoses are connected to.

6.3 Sand Hoppers and Sandpots

A sand hopper will be located in a stable, flat area that allows access for thesemi-truck that delivers the blasting media and the loading of the sandpots. Anextension ladder will be placed against the hopper and securely tied to thehoppers lowest permanent ladderrung. Confined Space procedures (Section10) must be followed if an employee is to enter the hopper for any reason. Anemployee climbing up the hopper must follow fall protection procedures(Section 5.3) as well.


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A blast machine or sandpot will be connected to the air dryer with a bull hose(using whipchecks). Blasting hose are connected to the sandpot and heldsecurely by guillotine valves at the base of the blast machine. Blasting hosesconnect to the blast nozzle or to each other to increase their lengths will besecured with wire through the eyelets on each crows foot connector.

Blast nozzles have deadman valves that utilize two (2) small air hoses (red andgreen) that run along the blasting hoses from an air tank on the side of thesandpot to the blast nozzle. When the deadman valve is squeezed, airpressure pushes the guillotine valve up enabling the blast media to be pushedthrough the blast hose. When the blast nozzle deadman valve is released, theair pressure pushes the guillotine valve down against the blast hose to preventany additional blast media from going through the blast hose. Under NOcircumstances will employees do anything to disable or keep the deadmanvalve in an open position. Whenever the Blaster lays down the blast nozzle,the Blaster will unscrew either of the air hoses that operate the deadman valve

to prevent an accidental release of blasting media.6.4 Clemtex CPF Charcoal Filtration System

The filtration system receives Grade D air from the air dryer and filters outadditional contaminants. It then allows multiple breathing airlines to beconnected, so that more than one Blaster may be operating at a time. Thecharcoal filters are changed every three (3) months and indicated on the cardattached to the filter canister.

6.5 Coppus Air Blowers

Coppus air blowers are powered by air hoses from the air dryer. Multiplehoses may be connected together to obtain a sufficient length. The hose areconnected to each other with wire through the eyelets on the crows footconnectors. The air blowers are usually placed in a manway opposite themanway used for the confined space entry. The purpose is to increaseventilation through the tank. Filters are placed over the blower on the exteriorof the tank to capture the particulates.

6.6 Generators and Lights

The generators are diesel powered and provide 110-volt power to explosion-

proof lights. All generators are equipped with ground fault circuit interrupter(GFCI). The generator will have a grounding cable connected to a rod stuckinto the ground.

6.7 Spiders

Spiders are secured to the tops of the tanks with steel cables. For internalfloating roof tanks without wind girders, the cables are connected to the anchor


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at the center of the top of the tank and use pin-style top-rollers (1,500 lb. loadcapacity) with tieback and shackle, which overhand the edge of the tank andenable the Spider to be easily moved around the tank. For external floatingroof tanks with wind girders, the Spiders are suspended from ring girder rollers(1,000 lb. load capacity). Spiders may also be attached to the stairs by

wrapping the cable around a minimum of two (2) steps and securing the cableto itself with a shackle.

6.8 Scaffolding

Scaffolding is occasionally required when Forrest Services has to paint theentire interior wall of a tank. The scaffolding will need to be moved around theinside of the tank as each drop is completed. When this happens, the Foremanis the Competent Person. Our employees will not assemble, move, or alter thescaffolding without the Foremans supervision. The Foreman will utilize a tag toindicate that a daily inspection has been conducted and the status of thescaffold.

Should scaffolding be required around the outside of the tank, the scaffoldingequipment and assembly will be contracted out to a qualified scaffoldingcompany that meets OSHA and local requirements. Forrest ServicesCompetent Person will conduct the daily inspections and update the tag on thescaffolding at the beginning of each work day.

6.9 Paint Equipment

The airless spray pump utilizes an air hose from the compressor through thedryer for its power. The spray gun and power roller hoses utilize threaded

connectors. Multiple hoses may be connected to increase the length.

The spray guns have a safety lock that the Painter must engage anytime theylay the gun down. With this lock in place, the gun cannot spray.

6.10 Dehumidifier

Forrest Services rents dehumidifiers each time they paint or apply linings to theinterior of tanks. The size of dehumidifier is determined by the size of the tank.The rental company is given the dimensions of the tank and the interior heightof the roof where the work will be occurring. The dehumidifier is required to

turn the air inside the tank three (3) times per hour. The dehumidifier hose isplaced in a manway opposite the Coppus blower.

6.11 Tools

Field employees will also use paint scrapers, screwdrivers, channel-lock pliersand crescent wrenches to make adjustments to the equipment. These toolsshould only be used for their intended purposes and should NOT be used


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beyond their capacity.

6.12 Ladders

Follow these rules when using any ladder: Always inspect ladders before using (rungs evenly spaced and not

loose)Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures if the ladder hasdefects

Do not use ladders as a skid, brace, or for any other purpose thanclimbing

If necessary to place a ladder in/over a doorway, barricade the door andpost warning signs

While ascending/descending a ladder, do not carry anything that willprevent holding on with both hands. Use a hand line or other means

Keep both feet on the ladder rungs Do not reach out too far or place one foot on a line or piece of equipment

Change the position of the ladder as often as necessary A safety harness is required when working in elevated areas higher than

six (6) feet Ladders are not to be used as scaffolding Ladders must not be overloaded (person and equipment weight)

6.12.1 Extension Ladders

Follow these rules when using extension ladders: When using an extension ladder, the pitch will be such that the

horizontal distance from the top support is approximately ofthe length of the ladder

Ladder must be equipped with a tie-off rope and non-skid safetyfeet

Ladder must be adequately tied-off The top of the ladder must extend three (3) feet beyond the

supporting object Extension ladders must be overlapped a minimum of three (3)

rungs Never use metal ladders when working near or under power lines

6.12.2 Step Ladders

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7.0 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (LOTO)

Definitions

Affected EmployeeAn employee whose job requires him/her to operate/use

a machine or piece of equipment on which servicing or maintenance is beingperformed under LOTO or whose job requires him/her to work in an area inwhich such servicing or maintenance is being performed.

Capable of Being Locked-OutAn energy isolating device is cable of beinglocked-out if it has a hasp or other means of attachment to which or through, orthrough which, a lock can be affixed, or it has a locking mechanism built into it.Other energy isolating devices are capable of being locked-out, if lockout canbe achieved without the need to dismantle, rebuild, or replace the energyisolating device or permanently alter its energy control capability.

EnergizedConnected to an energy source or containing residual or storedenergy.

Energy Isolating DeviceA mechanical device that physically prevents thetransmission or release of energy, including but not limited to the following: amanually operated electrical circuit breaker, a disconnect switch, a manuallyoperated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected fromall ungrounded supply conductors and, in addition, no pole can be operatedindependently, a live valve, a block, and any similar device used to block orisolate energy. Push buttons, selector switches and other control circuit typedevices are not energy isolating devices.

Energy SourceAny source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,chemical, thermal, or other energy.

Hot TapA procedure used in the repair, maintenance, and services activitieswhich involves welding on a piece of equipment (pipelines, vessels, or tanks)under pressure, in order to install connections or appurtenances. It iscommonly used to replace or add sections of pipeline without interruption ofservice for air, gas, water, steam, and petrochemical distribution systems.

Lockout The placement of a lockout device AND a tagout device on an

energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuringthat the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot beoperated until the lockout device is removed.

Lockout Device A device that utilizes a green key lock to hold an energyisolating device in a safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine orequipment. Included are blank flanges and bolted slip blinds.


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Normal Production OperationThe utilization of a machine or equipment toperform its intended production function.

Servicing and/or Maintenance Workplace activities, such as constructing,installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining and/or

servicing machines or equipment. These activities include lubrication, cleaning,or un-jamming of machines or equipment and making adjustments or toolchanges, where the employee may be exposed to the unexpected energizationor start-up of the equipment or release of hazardous energy.

Setting Up Any work performed to prepare a machine or equipment toperform its normal production operation.

TagoutThe placement of a tagout device on an energy isolating device, inaccordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolatingdevice and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout

device is removed.

Tagout DeviceA prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means ofattachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy isolating device inaccordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolatingdevice and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagoutdevice is removed. The tagout device used by Forrest Services has red andwhite stripes and clearly states DANGER and LOCKED OUT DO NOTREMOVE on one side, with DATE, AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE, EQUIPMENTTAGGED OUT, and authorized employees to work on that piece of equipmentwhile it is tagged out. The tagout device also has a hole in it to allow the

employee to attach it to the energy source.

7.1 Energy Control Program

Forrest Services has established a program consisting of energy controlprocedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that beforeany employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine orequipment where the unexpected energizing, start-up or release of storedenergy could occur and cause energy, the machine or equipment shall beisolated from the energy source, and rendered inoperative. The followingindividuals are responsible to place a LOTO device on a piece of equipment or

machine: an employee who sees that a piece of equipment or machine is notsafe to operate, AND all the mechanics repairing/replacing theequipment/machine.

Normal production operations are not covered by this section. Servicing and/ormaintenance, which takes place during normal production operations iscovered by this section only if:


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An employee is required to remove or bypass a guard or other safetydevice; or

An employee is required to place any part of his/her body into an area ona machine or piece of equipment where work is actually performed uponthe material being processed (point of operation) or where an associated

danger zone exists during a machine operating cycle.

EXCEPTION: Minor tool changes or adjustments and other minor servicingactivities, which takes place during normal production operations, are notcovered by this section if they are routine, repetitive, and integral to the use ofthe equipment for production provided that the work is performed usingalternative measures which provide effective protection.

This section does NOT apply to work on cord and plug connected electricequipment for which exposure to the hazards or unexpected energization orstart-up of the equipment is controlled by the unplugging of the equipment from

the energy source and by the plug being exclusive control of the employeeperforming the service or maintenance.

7.2 Lockout/Tagout Procedures

The following procedures should be followed: The person doing the work is responsible for LOTO all items that could

release potential energy The person doing the work is responsible for keeping the key in their

possession until their work is completed The person locking out/tagging out the item is responsible for completing

their entries in the LOTO logbook No one can remove a lock or tag other than the person that installed it See the Safety Department should the person locking out/tagging out

equipment unavailable for proper handling of removing a lock or tag

The established procedures for the application of energy control must be don inthe following sequence:

1. Preparation for ShutdownAuthorized employee must have knowledgeof type of magnitude of energy and methods to control it

2. Machine or Equipment Shutdown Follow manufacturers shutdownprocess

3. Machine or Equipment IsolationPhysically isolate the energy source4. Lockout/TagoutApply the LOTO5. Release Any Stored Energy Open valves, etc.; May need to be

repeated if energy can re-accumulate6. Verification of IsolationTest to ensure there is no stored energy

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1. Clear the machine/equipmentRemove tools and materials2. Clear other employees3. Remove LOTO4. Energize and proceed with testing and positioning5. De-energize and reapply control measures (LOTO)

If more than one person, or group of people will be working on themachine/equipment, use a multiple lock lockout device and require allpeople/group to place their own lock on the device being locked out. Allpeople/group must remove their own locks before the device can be returned toservice, preventing any one person/group from energizing the device whileanother person/group is still working on the device. If a group is working on thedevice, it is the Supervisors responsibility to ensure each person in their groupis finished and clear before removing their lockout.

Employees who fail to comply with Forrest Services LOTO procedures will be

subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.7.3 Annual Inspection

A periodic inspection of the energy control procedure must be completed atleast annually. The inspection shall be performed by the competent personwith each authorized employee on their responsibilities. The SafetyDepartment shall certify that the inspection occurred by identifying:

Machine or equipment utilized Date Employees included

Person performing inspection


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Crane work is sub-contracted out to Maxim Crane, or other qualifiedcontractors. Said contractors will be required to answer YES to all questionsin mobile crane on shore and rigging/material handling who, in turn, isresponsible for ensuring that their equipment and operators conform to federal,

state, and local regulations. Never walk under anything being lifted Do not ride on cranes or forklifts Beware that you may need hearing protection depending on the noise

level of the vehicle Watch for vehicles when walking or driving Leave plenty of room for the tag line workers to move around Hand signals should comply with ANSI standards for the type of crane in

use

8.3.1 All Industrial Vehicles

There are some general rules of operation that apply to all of thepowered industrial vehicles. These are:Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to useon each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe defective equipment must be locked out/tagged out and removed fromserviceShall not be loaded beyond its recommended safe working load (cranecapacity/slings, rigging material and spreader bar)Prior to lifting, inspection of hooks throat opening (safety latches)Secure unstable loadsUnbalanced or odd-shaped loads

Ensure plenty of clearance (minimum 10 for power lines)Never lift a load over anyoneBeware of tip overDo not jump from the vehicle if it does tip overCompliance with manufactures and clients rated load capacities andvisible to the operator while he/she is at their control stationBeware of workplace hazards, such as rough, sloped or uneven surfacesand hazardous areas, such as blind spots, intersections, etc.Remove vehicle from work area when not in use

An accessible fire extinguisher of 5BC rating or higher, shall be availableat all operator stations or cabs of equipmentFor any reason

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