Exhibit “E”
MODERN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION
SAFETY PROGRAM
Modern Construction Corporation is interested in the safety of all personnel working on our jobsite. We pursue
a safety policy designed to keep accidents at the lowest rate possible. Sound equipment and good tools are
mandatory. Everything is done to maintain safe working conditions. Each individual in a supervisory capacity,
from project manager to foreman, is responsible for the safety of those in his charge. Each employee will be
required to cooperate fully in helping to protect himself and his fellow workers. Subcontractors are required to
participate in all accident prevention measures.
Responsibility:
The coordination of the Accident Prevention Program will be the responsibility of the Project Superintendent,
and he is responsible for the compliance and enforcement of this program.
Guides and Regulations:
The use of the OSHA Federal Register and the AGC Accident Prevention Manual, together with the local and
state safety regulations manuals, will establish the uniform safety standards for each phase of the work on this
project. A copy of this manual is available in our field office.
Project Safety Requirements:
The project Superintendent / Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for:
1. Setting up a housekeeping program which involves cleanup and disposal of debris, the storage of
materials, and elimination of tripping and falling hazards.
2. Determining the necessary type of personal protective equipment, and requiring the foreman to make
sure these items are used (Hard Hats must be worn at all times.)
3. Preventing fire and maintaining adequate protection against fire that should start by making
extinguishing equipment available, as well as training employees in its use.
4. Providing first aid, including treatment at the job site and emergency transportation to doctor or
hospital.
5. Protecting the public by installing barricades and warning signs.
6. Requiring that specific operations are performed in accordance with accepted standards.
7. See that all necessary personal protective equipment and job safety materials are available.
8. Instructing the foreman that safe practices are to be followed and safe conditions maintained
throughout the job.
9. Informing the foreman that they are not to require or permit their men to make unnecessary changes,
but rather that they instruct the men in proper and safe procedures.
10. Reviewing all foreman’s reports of accident investigations, conducting further investigation where
indicated to see tat necessary corrective action is taken.
11. Requiring Subcontractors to participate in the Safety program.
The foreman will be responsible for:
1. See that all workmen follow safe practices.
2. Making sure that unsafe conditions are corrected in their work areas.
3. Making sure that protective equipment is on hand and used.
4. Taking every opportunity to make safety a part of everyday activities.
5. Seeing that all injuries are cared for properly and reported promptly.
6. Personally investigating all disabling injuries and near disabling accidents of importance.
NOTE: This project will be governed a all times by applicable provisions of State and Federal laws, including
but not limited to the latest amendments of Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of
1970, Public Law 91-596.
All subcontractors and/or material suppliers are responsible for compliance with these laws.
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Exhibit “E” – Safety Program (cont.)
SAFETY RULES FOR EMPLOYEES
All employees have a safety responsibility to themselves and to their fellow workers around them. These safety
rules apply to all employees on all jobs. Special additional rules may be established by the Project
Superintendent or foreman.
1. Report unsafe conditions or unsafe acts to your foreman for correction.
2. Report all injuries, regardless of how slight, to your foreman. The superintendent must be notified
before any employee sees a doctor concerning a job related injury, except in an emergency.
3. Horseplay on the job is prohibited.
4. Hard hats shall be worn by everyone on the job at all times.
5. Safety shoes are encouraged. Sturdy, heavy duty work shoes are required. Canvas and loafer type
shoes are not to be worn.
6. Work gloves shall be worn when handling rough edges or abrasive material when the work subjects
hands to lacerations, punctures or burns. Other hand protection may be designated by the Project
Superintendent or foreman.
7. Safety goggles shall be worn when sledging, hammering, sawing on metal or concrete, chipping,
welding, grinding, working in dusty places, handling of acids, peening and cleaning walls or other
operations where eye injuries may result. (Never watch welding without proper eye protection.
8. Ear protection in the form of ear muffs or approved ear plugs will be worn on all high-noise level jobs
as directed. Cotton or waste will not be used as a substitute for ear plugs.
9. Employees working around moving equipment are required to wear safe clothing. Employees are also
cautioned about the danger of wearing loose clothing, rings, bracelets, and jewelry around moving
equipment. Shirts are to be worn by all employees at all times.
10. Use of gasoline for cleaning equipment, tools or for starting fire is prohibited. Small quantities of
gasoline may be transported only in approved safety containers. Gasoline engines must be shut off
when refueling.
11. unsafe tools, defective or frayed electrical cords and unguarded machinery should be reported to your
foreman.
12. “No Smoking” rules must be observed in posted areas.
13. Tampering with or unauthorized removal of fire extinguishers from assigned locations is prohibited.
14. Riding of any equipment except by the operator or maintenance personnel is prohibited. This includes
the material hoist.
15. Getting on or off a vehicle or equipment while in motion is prohibited.
16. The operation of any equipment without proper authorization is prohibited.
17. Seat belts shall be worn in all moving vehicles when so equipped.
18. Cranes, backhoes or other equipment with booms must be operated with caution around overhead
power lines. Consult with your foreman for safe operating procedures.
19. No employee shall work beneath a lifted load. Equipment operators shall avoid carrying loads over
employees.
20. no employee shall operate any equipment, machinery or tool unless he has been properly instructed in
its use and is thoroughly familiar with all details of its operation.
21. Defective or unsecured ladders should be reported to your foreman.
22. Do not go up or down ladders without the free use of both hands. If materials or tools have to be
handled, use a rope to lift or lower them. Always face ladder when climbing or descending.
23. All machine guards shall be kept in place while machinery is in operation. Tampering with machine
guards is prohibited and any removal requires prior approval of a responsible supervisor. All guards
are to be replaced after the repair work that necessitated their removal has been completed.
24. Hand tools shall not be used for any other purpose than that intended. All damaged tools or worn parts
should be reported to the foreman for replacement or repair.
25. Tools or other objects should not be left on the scaffolds, ladders or overhead working surfaces.
26. Electric power tools shall be properly grounded before being put into operation.
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Exhibit “E” – Safety Program (cont.)
SAFETY RULES FOR EMPLOYEES (cont.)
27. Know the correct way to lift heavy objects and get help if needed. (Secure footing, firm grip, back is
straight, lift with legs.)
28. Acetylene, oxygen or other gas cylinders are to be stored in upright position secured by tying or
blocking into position.
29. No employee shall remove a cover or guard rail from any opening without authority.
30. Employees are not permitted to use or possess any intoxicants on the project site or to be under the
influence of any intoxicants or drugs while on the job. Any employee found intoxicated while on the
job will be terminated and removed from the job immediately.
31. Tools, equipment, machinery and work areas are to be maintained in a clean and safe manner.
32. Nails are to be removed from disassembled lumber.
33. No employee shall work on a scaffold higher than 10 feet without the proper guard rails, toe boards,
and proper flooring except when proper precautions, such as life lines with harnesses, barricades, etc.
have been made. Scaffolding platforms should be at least 38 inches wide when possible.
34. Unstable objects such as boxes, barrels or loose bricks are not to be used to support scaffolding or
planks.
35. Explosives and detonators are to be handled by authorized employees. Special precautions are
necessary and only experienced personnel are to be utilized.
36. Good housekeeping practices are required of all employees.
37. Common sense, health and sanitation rules must be observed for the welfare and consideration of other
employees.
38. Any questions regarding safety or \other safety rules of this project should be directed to supervision.
39. Willful violation of these or other safety rules of this project will be cause for dismissal.
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