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Mill City Electric, Inc.
Safety Manual
Table of Contents
1.0 General Overview
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1.1 Management
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1.2 Employees
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1.3 First Aid/ Medical Emergency Plan
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1.4 General Safety
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2.0 Safety and Health
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2.1 Housekeeping Program
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2.2 Personal Protective Equipment Program
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2.3 Hand & Power Tools
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2.4 Safe Use of Ladders and Stairways
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2.5 Utility Avoidance
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2.6 Excavating & Trenching
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2.7 Aerial Lifts
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2.8 Cad Weld Requirements
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2.9 Fire Protection
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2.10 Confined Space Safety Program
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2.11 General Electrical Requirements
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2.12 Hazardous Energy Control (LO/TO)
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2.13 Aerial Lifts
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2.14 Fall Protection
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2.15 Electromagnetic Energy (EME) / Radio Frequency (RF)
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3.0 Emergency Action
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3.1 MCE Emergency Action Control Plan Responsibilities &
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3.2 Medical Emergency Response
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3.3 Fire and Hazardous Material Emergency
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3.4 Severe Weather Procedures
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1.0 General Overview
· It is the policy of Mill City Electric, Inc. (MCE) to protect the
safety and health of our employees. We recognize that
employees are our most valuable asset. We provide this safety
program manual in order to provide guidelines and procedures
that will help minimize the risk of injury or illness for all
employees and minimize the risk of loss for the company.
Please understand and refer to this manual as needed. Minor
changes in policy or procedure will be distributed in paper form
to all employees.
1.1 Management
1.1.1 Management Overview
· It is the responsibility of management to provide training and
support with regard to safe work practices in order to help
prevent accidents and injuries. Management must act to prevent
job hazards where possible, and keep informed on health and
safety issues in order to maintain an effective program.
Workers are strongly encouraged to help managers in these
endeavors.
· Supervisors and Foremen are directly responsible for the safe

work habits and job training of our workers. They must enforce
company rules and take immediate corrective action to eliminate
hazardous conditions. They shall not permit safety to be
sacrificed for any reason. Foremen and supervisors have the
authority and responsibility to discontinue operations when they
perceive a hazard until the hazard is eliminated.
1.1.2 Self-Inspection Procedures
· Visual premise inspections should be carried out by
supervisors and foremen daily. Periodic supplemental
inspections will be initiated by safety committee members using
a premises inspection checklist. The results of these
inspections will be reviewed by the safety director.
· Foremen will document inspections on the job safety analysis
on a daily basis before work begins. The job safety analysis will
be reviewed and signed by all employees on the jobsite.
1.1.3 Safety Committee
· The safety committee includes representatives from
management and interested employees. Please see company
bulletin board for current safety coordinator and committee
members. Accident review reports (described later in this
manual) as well as any questions or concerns about safety
policy should be directed to the current safety committee
coordinator. They will prepare safety reports as necessary and
initiate regular quarterly safety checks. Safety committee
members have an advisory roll in which they are responsible for
making recommendations to management on improving safety in
the workplace. Specifically, they will identify hazards, suggest
corrective actions, and develop accident investigation
procedures. They will also be aware of attitudes of employees
regarding safety policy and will suggest ways to stimulate
interest in the safety program.. The safety committee
coordinator will provide updates to the Employee Safety Manual
as necessary. Please contact the safety committee coordinator
if you would like to be part of the safety committee.

1.1.4 Accident Investigation
· All accidents (including car accidents) and injuries as well as
near misses are to be reported to the supervisor. Accident
Reports are to be filled out by the supervisor on site with the
assistance of representative of the safety department or human
resource director if needed. An accident investigation will be
conducted by a safety committee member or a representative of
the safety department. The goal of an accident investigation is
fact finding, not fault finding. The investigator’s goal is to
assess the situation surrounding accidents and to take steps to
prevent similar accidents. Follow-up investigations, when
necessary, will be completed by the safety committee or a
representative of the safety department. Investigations should
be initiated as soon as possible after the accident or near miss
has occurred.
1.1.5 Accident Record Keeping
· The Safety Committee Coordinator will keep accurate records
of all accidents including Accident Reports, Accident
Investigation Reports, and Safety Meeting Minutes.
1.2 Employees
1.2.1 Employee Responsibilities
· Every employee, regardless of position in the company, is
expected to cooperate in all aspects of the company’s safety
program. MCE requires all of its employees to “work safe” and
to assist the company in avoiding and correcting workplace
conditions or practices which might cause an accident.
· Personal hygiene and clean work areas make for a more
pleasant, as well as a safer, place to work. Employees are
required to wash or sanitize their hands before returning to
work after visiting the toilet areas and before dispensing any
food or beverages. Employees in all departments should also

keep their work areas and/or work sites as neat and orderly as
possible. Please place all litter from lunches, scrap debris and
other waste in appropriate receptacles.
· MCE’s safety policy requires the following:
· Immediately report all accidents and near misses to
supervisors or foremen whether you were involved or just
witnessed the incident. Note: The size of the accident is
immaterial. We can always learn from them.
· Immediately report all hazardous conditions or other safety
concerns to your supervisor or foreman.
· Wear appropriate and/or required personal protective
equipment.
· Immediately report any questionable equipment (equipment
with damaged guards, frayed cords, or any potentially unsafe
defect) to your supervisor or foreman. Equipment that is unsafe
must be immediately removed from service.
· Each employee has a personal responsibility for his own safety
as well as the safety of coworkers. If everyone is doing what is
necessary to ensure worksite safety, we will all benefit. Speed
is no substitute for safety.
· Every member of the MCE team must be health, safety and
fire-prevention conscious.
1.2.2 Employee Selection
· Prior to employment with MCE all new hires will be required
to fill out an application for employment. Motor Vehicle
Record and references may be checked. Potential employees
will be notified of specific job descriptions including essential
job functions and qualifications necessary for the position,
including physical and mental requirements, and any special
training required.

1.2.3 Employee Training
· An orientation to the safety program will be given to all new
employees as part of beginning employment with MCE. All
employees are required to attend safety meetings. Periodic
mandatory safety meetings will be held on a regular basis.
Supervisors and foremen will continue training as necessary on
the job sites. Employees are encouraged to offer their ideas for
improving the safety policy and regarding safety issues on the
job sites.
1.3 First Aid/ Medical Emergency Plan
· First aid kits, located in each van or truck and in the MCE
office, will be well stocked and maintained. Never give more
than immediate, temporary care. Foremen must notify the
Safety Coordinator if any safety equipment or first aid
equipment is needed.
· In the event of a life threatening emergency call 911.
Supervisors and foremen have cell phones.
1.4 General Safety
1.4.1 General Safety Rules
· Employees will report all injuries immediately to the person in
charge. No employee shall go to a physician for treatment of
any on-the-job injury without authorization from the office or
supervisor except under emergency conditions. Injuries not
reported before leaving the shift may result in any subsequent
claim being questioned.. All employees are required to
cooperate fully in the event of an accident investigation. An
employee working in an unsafe manner, violating safety
policies, or posing a threat to himself or herself or others will
be warned of the danger. His or her supervisor will indicate

what corrective measures are required. He or she will sign a
Consent to Corrective Measures form. A written notice of
policy violation will be placed in his or her personnel file.
Subsequent warnings will result in suspension or termination.
All employees are required to attend safety meetings as called
by their supervisors. Safety recommendations from employees
are encouraged
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· The use of intoxicating liquor or drugs on the job, or reporting
to work under the influence of intoxicants, is strictly prohibited.
See Drug and Alcohol Policy in Employee Manual.
· Only authorized persons shall operate machinery or
equipment. This includes vehicles used for transportation while
on the company time clock. A worker shall not operate a
machine unless all guards are in good working order.
Questionable equipment should immediately be brought to the
supervisor or foreman’s attention. Equipment found to be in an
unsafe condition will immediately be placed out of service until
the unsafe condition is corrected.
· Supervisors and foremen must tag or lock out dangerous
equipment so that it will not operate. No worker shall ignore,
remove, deface, or destroy any warning signs or interfere with
any form of accident prevention device
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· All employees shall promptly correct any unsafe condition,
practice, or equipment. Work shall not continue until the
unsafe practice or condition is corrected. Equipment found in an
unsafe condition shall immediately be removed from service
until the unsafe condition is corrected.
· No employee shall work alone unless pre-approval has been
given by their supervisor. Employees shall not be allowed to
work alone if there is no cell phone coverage. When an
employee has been granted permission to work alone the

employee shall contact their supervisor at the start and the end
of the work shift or when the task is completed. .
1.4.2 Personal Protective Equipment
· Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required on
specific jobs. Any deficiency in the required protective
equipment must be reported to the supervisor immediately and
replaced. (Please see Personal Protective Equipment List).
Safety equipment furnished by MCE which is damaged or worn
out will be replaced free of charge. Employees who abuse or
lose equipment, however, will be subject to discipline and could
be subject to deductions from pay.
1.4.3 Personal Protective Equipment List
· *Safety glasses (safety glasses are required at all times)
· *Hearing protection
· *Dust masks
· *Hard hats (hard hats are required at all times)
· *Hot work gloves
· Sleeves (no muscle shirts or tank tops)
· Long pants
· Adequate work boots
· Work gloves
· Items marked with an asterisk are provided by MCE. Other
items are to be provided by the employee. Work boots and
appropriate clothing are the responsibility of the employee. Let
your supervisor or foreman know if you are lacking any PPE.
· Proper clothing and work boots are required at all times.
Hearing protection should be worn whenever employee is
exposed to loud noise. Dust protection should be worn

whenever significant dust is present.
· Hot work equipment must only be used by those with proper
hot work training.
1.4.4 OSHA Regulations
· Employee safety and health are important to Mill City TEC.
All company safety rules and OSHA regulations (including Title
29 CFR, Title 40 CFR and Title 49 CFR) must be followed by
all employees. Any employee who is furnished safety
equipment by the Mill City TEC will be required to wear such
safety equipment at all times while doing the work for which
the equipment is furnished.
2.0 Safety and Health
2.1 Housekeeping Program
2.1.1 General Requirements
· MCE shall perform pre-job planning including the
consideration of housekeeping plans and will also include
methods and necessary equipment or tools.
· MCE shall instruct its supervisors to maintain good housekeep
ing.
2.1.2 Project Cleanliness
· MCE expects that each work area shall be cleaned and swept
daily, if applicable, or as often as necessary to remove fire and
safety hazards discovered through regularly scheduled
inspections.
2.1.3 Material, Dunage, Equipment, Trash Management

· MCE expects that all scrap, waste material, and rubbish shall
be removed from the work area as needed to reduce the risk of
injury to Mill City TEC employees, customers and the general
public.
· MCE requires that available material, equipment, concrete
forms, pipe, etc., are to be orderly and stacked out of walkways
and from in front of doors, stairways, and ladders.
· MCE requires that oil, grease, and other such liquid spills
shall be cleaned up at the time of the spill and are not to be left
unattended.
· MCE requires that where such items as protruding rebar and
anchor bolts create a impalement or tripping hazard, they shall
be properly protected and conspicuously marked.
2.2 Personal Protective Equipment Program
· MCE shall perform an assessment to consider the selection
and proper use and maintenance of personal protective
equipment.
· MCE shall instruct its supervisors to ensure that their
professionals are meeting or exceeding the personal protective
equipment requirements found herein.
· MCE shall furnish its employees with the appropriate personal
protective equipment to perform assigned task.
· MCE’s employees shall make use of the proper personal
protective equipment furnished by their employer.
· MCE’s employees shall select the proper PPE for the job task
being performed, and use in accordance to manufacture
requirements and the requirements found within the MCE Safety
Manual.
2.2.2 Eye & Face Protection
· MCE shall ensure that eye protection ANSI authorized safety
glasses shall be worn at all times except while employees are in

vehicles with enclosed cabs or where additional eye protection
is required.
· MCE shall ensure that persons who wear prescription or
corrective eyeglasses shall wear prescription safety glasses with
side shields, goggles or over-the-glass (OTG) safety glasses.
Prescription safety glasses must meet the requirements of:
· CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z94.3-92, Industrial Eye and Face
Protectors, or
· ANSI Standard Z87.1-1989, Practice for Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection.
· MCE requires that tinted lenses be removed inside buildings
or other structures with limited illumination. This includes
prescription glasses.
· MCE requires that full face shields be worn by employees if
there is a risk of face injury (i.e. grinding, chipping concrete,
etc…) or when possible eye and face hazards are present.
Safety glasses are required to be worn under the face shields.
Face protectors and non-prescription safety eyewear must meet
the requirements of:
· CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z94.3-92, Industrial Eye and Face
Protectors, or
· ANSI Standard Z87.1-1989, Practice for Occupational and
Educational Eye and Face Protection.
2.2.3 Hearing protection
· MCE requires that if an employee is or may be exposed to
potentially harmful levels of noise, or if information indicates
that an employee may be exposed to a level exceeding 82 dBA
Lex, MCE must measure the noise exposure.
· Noise dosimeters and sound level meters used for measuring
noise exposure must meet the requirements of ANSI Standard
S1.25-1991, Specification for Personal Noise Dosimeters, as
amended from time to time.

· MCE must inform affected employees of the results of any
noise exposure measurement and the significance of the
measurement to risk of hearing loss.
2.2.4 Respiratory protection
· MCE requires that respirators shall be worn when employees
are exposed to hazardous levels of gas, vapor, or particulate
contaminants in the atmosphere.
If employees are to be exposed to levels of dust or vapors that
are above the OSHA PELs employees will be required to wear a
respirator. If an employee is required to wear a respirator,
he/she will receive training, a medical evaluation and a fit test.
Employees will not be allowed to wear a respirator without
prior approval by the safety director.
2.2.5 Head protection
· MCE requires that safety head gear be worn at all times on
the project, except:
· During lunch and break periods providing no work is in
progress in the immediate break area and there are no overhead
hazards
· When operating equipment with fully enclosed cabs.
· MCE requires that if an employee is exposed to an electrical
hazard the safety headgear must have the appropriate non-
conductive rating.
· MCE requires that safety head gear not be altered in any way.
· MCE requires that safety head gear for electrical work be in
accordance with the provisions of ANSI Z89.1-2003 Type 1,
Class E Industrial Protective Helmets for Electrical
Professionals, and shall be worn at the project at all times
(100%).
· MCE requires that damaged headgear or headgear with
missing, mismatched, or modified components be removed from

service.
2.2.6 Foot Protection
· MCE shall consider the following factors when determining
the appropriate foot protection to be utilized by their employees
during the course of work: slipping, uneven terrain, abrasion,
ankle protection and foot support, crushing potential,
temperature extremes, corrosive substances, puncture hazards
electrical shock and any other recognized hazard.
· Base level foot protection on the project are, good quality
leather work boot with 6 inch tops that support the ankle
· Tennis shoes/dress shoes are not permitted to be used on the
project
· Safety-toe work boots are preferred
2.2.7 Hand Protection
· MCE requires that appropriate work gloves be worn whenever
personnel are performing work where their hands and fingers
might be cut or punctured by the material they are handling.
· MCE requires that all personnel who are expected to
access/climb any telecommunication tower shall wear
appropriate work gloves.
· MCE requires that all personnel engaged in wire or coaxial
cable cutting, stripping, or grounding installation shall wear
leather or cut resistant gloves such as Kevlar work gloves.
· MCE requires that all personnel who are working in energized
electrical panels and components shall use the appropriately
rated authorized rubber insulated gloves.
· MCE requires that all personnel CADWELDing were an
appropriate leather welding glove.
· MCE expects that work gloves shall not be required when
work activities require the ability to complete detailed work
with the fingers, such as terminating wiring. (The use of gloves

in these types of work operations is not feasible).
· Generally, work gloves should not be worn when operating
rotating tools or equipment, such as a conduit threader, drill
press, or other rotating machinery.
2.2.8 Dress Requirements
· MCE requires that employees’ personal clothing be of a type
and in a condition which will not expose the employee to any
unnecessary or avoidable hazards
· shirts covering the full trunk and shoulders including sleeves
with at least 4-inchs in length are required
· tank tops or midriff shirts are not allowed.
· long good quality work pants are required
· cutoff jeans or shorts are prohibited
· MCE requires that if there is a danger of contact with moving
parts of machinery or with electrically energized equipment, or
if the work process presents similar hazards:
· the clothing of the employee fit closely about the body
· dangling neckwear, bracelets, wristwatches, rings or similar
articles are not worn, except for medical alert bracelets which
may be worn with transparent bands that hold the bracelets
snugly to the skin, and
· cranial and facial hair must be confined, or worn at a length
that will prevent it from being snagged or caught in the work
process.
2.3 Hand & Power Tools
· MCE requires that employees using hand and power tools and
exposed to the hazard of falling, flying, abrasive and splashing

objects, or exposed to harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, or
gases are provided with the particular personal equipment
necessary to protect them from the hazard.
· MCE requires employees to use the proper tool for the job
performed.
· MCE requires that all tools, regardless of ownership, shall be
of an authorized type and maintained in good condition. (Tools
are subject to inspection at any time. A foreman has the
authority and responsibility to condemn unserviceable tools,
regardless of ownership.)
· MCE requires that tools shall never be placed unsecured on
elevated places.
· MCE requires that tools are to be used only for the purposes
for which they have been authorized.
· MCE requires that tools are not to be left lying around where
they may cause a person to trip or stumble.
2.3.2 Hand Tools
· MCE requires that hammers with metal handles, screwdrivers,
knives with metal continuing through the handle, and metallic
measuring tapes are not to be used on or near energized
electrical circuits or equipment.
· MCE requires that chisels, drills, punches, ground rods, and
pipes shall be held with suitable holders or tongs (not with the
hands) while being struck by another professional.
2.3.3 Fueled Tools
· MCE requires that gasoline powered tools not be used in
unventilated areas. Gasoline shall be dispensed from only
UL/FM authorized metal safety cans or DOT approved
container. These cans shall be properly labeled and stored. Fire
extinguishers must be available in the area.
· MCE requires that employees be careful while handling,
transporting, and storing gas or fuel in authorized flammable
liquid containers, according to proper procedures for flammable
liquids. Gasoline transported in vehicles must be secured.

· MCE requires that before the tank for a fuel–powered tool is
refilled, the user must shut the engine down and allow it to cool
to prevent accidental igniting of hazardous vapors.
2.4 Safe Use of Ladders and Stairways
· MCE requires that all ladders shall be inspected frequently
and regularly. Ladders with weakened, broken, or missing
steps; broken side rails; or other defects shall be tagged and
removed from service.
· MCE requires that ladders and scaffolds shall be sufficiently
strong enough for their intended use.
· MCE requires that portable metal ladders shall not be used in
the vicinity of energized electrical circuits. (Exception: Such
ladders may be used in specialized work, such as high voltage
substations, where nonconductive ladders might present a
greater hazard. These ladders shall be properly marked.) Areas
around ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts shall be properly
barricaded.
· MCE requires that ladders shall not be placed in front of a
door that opens toward the ladder, unless the door is open,
locked, or guarded. Areas around ladders, scaffolding, and
aerial lifts shall be properly barricaded.
2.4.2 Straight Ladders
· MCE requires that portable straight ladders shall not be used
without nonskid bases.
· MCE requires that ladders will be placed so that the distance
between the bottom of each ladder and the supporting point is
approximately 1/4 of that ladder’s length between supports.
· MCE requires that straight ladders will not be climbed beyond
the third step from the top.
· MCE requires that when employees work from a portable
ladder, the ladder must be securely placed, held, tied, or
otherwise made secure to prevent slipping or falling.
· MCE requires that when dismounting from a ladder at an

elevated position (as at a roof), the employee shall ensure that
the ladder side rails extend at least 3 ft (9 m) above the
dismount position, or that grab bars are present.
· MCE requires that employees shall wear a body harness and
lanyard, and tie off to a secure anchor whenever both hands
must be used for the job or whenever professionals are exposed
to a fall in excess of 6 ft (2 m).
2.4.3 Step Ladders
· MCE requires that the top two steps of step ladders shall not
be used.
· MCE requires that step ladder legs shall be fully spread and
the spreading bars locked in place.
· MCE requires that step ladders shall not be used as straight
ladders.
2.5 Utility Avoidance
2.5.1
General Requirements
· MCE shall contact the local underground utility identification
service at least 3 days prior to excavation
· MCE requires that all known utilities be marked prior to
excavation.
· MCE requires that utility locates be in the foreman’s
possession on the jobsite. Employees must have access to the
utility locates.
· A utility avoidance plan will be developed prior to digging.
2.5.2 Utility Avoidance Requirements
· MCE requires that potholing shall be used to physically
expose a marked utility to verify existence and determine its
exact location. All utility crossings shall be located. Potholing
shall be used to avoid contacting utilities.
· Before commencing an excavation operation, MCE must verify

the location and depth of the utility lines by potholing using
hand labor.
· All hand digging where there is a danger of striking live
electrical circuits over 50 volts shall be performed with
nonconductive hand tools.
· If utility lines are discovered, employees will mark them with
the appropriate color and symbol written with a weather-
resistant marker on an adequate stake or ribbon.
2.6 Excavating & Trenching
· MCE requires that surface hazards and spoil piles shall be at
least 2 ft (.66 m) from the edge of an excavation.
· MCE requires that all underground utilities shall be located
and protected, supported, or removed.
· MCE requires that employees wear warning vests or other
high-visibility garments when exposed to public vehicular
traffic.
· MCE requires that employees will NOT stand/work under any
loads handled by lifting or digging equipment.
· A competent person will be on site at all times during
excavating. The competent person will perform at least 2 soil
tests to determine the soil type. The soil type will be identified
before a protective system is selected.
· All excavating and trenching shall be done following
applicable federal and state regulations.
2.7 Aerial Lifts

· MCE requires that lift controls shall be tested each day prior
to use to determine that such controls are in safe working
condition.
· MCE requires that only authorized persons shall operate an
aerial lift.
· MCE requires that employees shall always stand firmly on the
floor of the basket, and shall not sit or climb on the edge of the
basket or use planks, ladders, or other devices for a work
position.
· MCE requires that a full body harness shall be worn and a
lanyard attached to the boom or basket when working from an
aerial lift.
· MCE requires that boom and basket load limits specified by
the manufacturer shall not be exceeded.
· MCE requires that an inspection shall be conducted and
documented on the aerial lift prior to each days use.
· MCE requires that when defects are found that could affect the
safety of the aerial lift, the aerial lift shall immediately be taken
out of service until repairs can be made.
2.8 Cad Weld Requirements
· MCE requires that the guidelines contained in the MSDS and
manufacturer’s instructions for both the starting materials and
the welding materials are followed.
· MCE requires that igniter materials shall be stored in an
authorized container and kept away from extreme heat, sparks,
and moisture.
· MCE requires that when using igniter material, employees do
not look directly into the “flash” as it could cause temporary
blindness.
· Employees may only use a striker or an electronic igniter to
start a Cad Weld.

· MCE requires that moisture and contaminants are avoided in
the mold and materials being welded. Contact of molten weld
metal with moisture or contaminants may cause weld metal to
spew out of mold.
· MCE expects that care will be exercised when ridding a mold
of moisture. The proper way to rid a mold of moisture is to
slowly heat it with a torch. In the absence of a torch, a
“dummy” weld may be made using scrap conductors.
· MCE expects that employees avoid breathing concentrations of
smoke, as it may be hazardous.
· MCE employees performing Cad Weld operations shall wear a
face shield with at least a #5 ting, safety glasses, hard hat,
welding sleeves and welding gloves.
2.9 Fire Protection
· MCE understands that good housekeeping is essential to fire
prevention and expects that it will be practiced by all project
employees.
· MCE requires that smoking be prohibited at or near
operations, which constitute a fire hazard.
2.9.2 Fire Extinguishers
· MCE requires that fire extinguishers be provided and
maintained
· MCE requires that fire extinguishers be conspicuously marked,
and clear access to each be maintained.
· MCE requires that fire extinguishers be inspected, tested, and
maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) standards.
· MCE requires that each fire extinguisher be replaced
immediately after discharge with another fire extinguisher that
is fully charged and of the proper size and type.
· MCE requires that a fire extinguisher be present in all work

locations where there is a danger of fire.
2.10 Confined Space Safety Program
2.10.1
Confined Space
· It is large enough and configured that an employee can bodily
enter and perform assigned work.
· It has a limited or restricted means for entry or exit.
· Is not designated for continuous employee occupancy.
occupancy.
entry practices of a confined space. There are four levels to the
training. They are:
· Authorized entrants - Authorized to enter a permit required
confined space.
· Attendants – Authorized to conduct standby activities
including monitoring entrants and coordinating rescues.
· Entry supervisors – responsible for determining if acceptable
entry conditions are present, authorizing and overseeing entry
operations, and terminating an entry as required.
· Rescue and recovery – being able to follow procedures to
extract an entrant in relation to conditions.Permit required
· The potentially hazardous nature of a confined space requires
that a permit be issued that gives trained employees permission
to enter the space with strict controls and rescue capabilities in
place.

· Entry permits must be conspicuously posted at the entry to the
confined space while the entry is in progress.
· Work practices and precautions listed on the permit must be
strictly followed.
· Designated standby personnel must remain in verbal contact or
within sight at all times. The attendant must not leave his/her
designated standby point for any reason.
· Emergency rescues must be performed in accordance with
confined space practices. No one may enter a confined space to
conduct a rescue unless he/she is equipped, authorized and
trained to do so. Most confined space fatalities involve an
untrained person. You cannot hold your breath and extract
someone from a confined space.
Testing of Air Quality
It is absolutely required and necessary to assure that the air
quality of a confined space meets all atmospheric standards for
safe entry. This is accomplished in two ways, by testing the
atmosphere and ventilation.
· Testing air quality determines whether there is present
flammable, toxic, or oxygen deficient atmospheres.
· Only employees trained in the use of the test equipment may
perform a test.
· All test equipment must be calibrated as specified by the
manufacturer to insure the accuracy of the test.
· All equipment must be stored to protect it from the weather
and to minimize potential damage.
· In the event the equipment sounds an alarm all employees
should leave the area immediately. Move at least 100 feet away
from the space. The alarm indicates combustible gases, low or
high oxygen, or toxic gases are present. It may also indicate that
the sensor has failed.
· Ventilation is necessary to keep fresh air flowing continuously
into the confined space. This enables the space to be purged of

all contaminants and for the entrant to have safe atmosphere to
breath while working. (A space should be purged for at least 15
minutes prior to entry.)
· At no time should the ventilation be shutdown while there is
an entrant in the space.
· There should be no smoking within 25 feet of the confined
space opening.
Pumping out Water
Contaminants can enter a space (usually referring to a manhole)
from numerous sources. A leaking underground storage tank,
pipeline, storm run-off, spills, dumping, or migration from the
water table can place poisons into the confined space. These can
also be flammable.
Procedures
quality, and prior to pumping, checks for the following:
· Any oil sheen on the surface.
· A strong odor of diesel or gasoline.
· A sewage odor.
· If any of the above mentioned conditions exist do not pump
the space. Call your supervisor/manager immediately. Removal
will have to be coordinated with the safety director.
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2.11
General Electrical Requirements
2.11.1 Informing employees

· MCE requires that employees are informed of the potential
electrical hazards before being permitted to do work in
proximity to energized electrical conductors or equipment.
2.11.2 Space around equipment
· MCE requires that passageways and working space around
electrical equipment be kept clear of obstructions, be arranged
so as to give authorized persons ready access to all parts
requiring attention, and not be used for storage.
2.11.3 Working on Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
2.11.4 Disconnection and lockout
· MCE requires that low voltage electrical equipment be
completely disconnected and locked out as required by the MCE
Safety Manual before starting work.
· Except if it is not practicable to completely disconnect low
voltage electrical equipment. In which case work shall be
performed by qualified and authorized professionals and in
accordance with written safe work procedures which
· require the use of appropriate electrical protective equipment,
including rubber gloves and cover up, and other necessary live
line tools,
· provide that, if practicable, uncontrolled liquid is not
permitted close to any professional working on the equipment,
and
· if applicable, control the use of metal ladders, wooden ladders
with wire reinforced side rails, metal scaffolds or metal work
platforms.
· MCE requires that electrical equipment over 50 volts be
completely disconnected and locked out as required by federal
and state regulations.
· Except if it is not practicable to completely disconnect
electrical equipment. In which case work shall be performed by

qualified and authorized professionals and in accordance with
written safe work procedures which
· require the use of appropriate electrical protective equipment,
including rubber gloves and cover up, and other necessary live
line tools,
· provide that, if practicable, uncontrolled liquid is not
permitted close to any professional working on the equipment,
and
· if applicable, control the use of metal ladders, wooden ladders
with wire reinforced side rails, metal scaffolds or metal work
platforms.
2.11.5 Ground fault circuit interrupters
· MCE requires that portable electrical equipment, including
temporary lighting, is protected by an authorized ground fault
circuit interrupter of the class A type installed at the receptacle
or on the circuit at the panel, unless another acceptable means
of protection is provided.
2.11.6 Personal Protective Equipment
· MCE requires that employees working in areas where
electrical hazards are present shall be provided with, and shall
use, protective equipment (Arc Flash Gear) that is designed and
constructed for the specific body part to be protected and for the
work to be performed.
· MCE shall provide electrical protective equipment (Arc Flash
Gear) required by this program at no cost to employees. Such
equipment shall include an Arc Flash rated apparel, eye
protection, head protection, hand protection, insulated footwear,
and face shields where necessary.
· MCE requires that all protective equipment shall be
maintained in a safe, reliable condition by the employee to
whom it is issued.

· MCE requires that employees wear protective equipment for
the eyes and face whenever there is a danger of injury from
electric arcs, flashes, or from flying objects resulting from an
electrical explosion.
· MCE requires that employees wear rubber-insulating gloves
where there is a danger of hand and arm injury due to contact
with live parts or possible exposure to arc flash burn.
2.11.7 Rubber Insulating Equipment
· Rubber insulating equipment includes protective devices such
as gloves, sleeves, blankets, and matting.
· MCE requires that insulating equipment be inspected for
damage before each day’s use and immediately following any
incident that could have caused damage.
· MCE requires that an air test be performed on rubber
insulating gloves before each use.
· MCE requires that insulating equipment found to have defects
that might affect its insulating properties must be removed from
service until testing indicates that it is acceptable for continued
use.
· MCE requires that where the insulating capability of
protective equipment is subject to damage during the use, the
insulating material shall be protected by an outer covering of
leather or other appropriate material.
· MCE requires that rubber insulating equipment be tested.
· MCE requires that rubber insulating equipment be stored in an
area protected from light, temperature extremes, excessive
humidity, ozone, and other substances and conditions that may
cause damage.
2.11.8 Insulated Tools & Materials
· MCE requires that insulated tools be rated for the voltages on
which they are used.
2.12 Hazardous Energy Control (LO/TO)

2.12.1
Lockout/Tagout
· MCE employees performing work on a project shall ensure
that energy sources are isolated and effectively controlled if the
unexpected energization or startup of machinery or equipment
or the unexpected release of an energy source could cause
injury.
2.12.2 Lockout requirement
· MCE requires that if machinery or equipment is shut down for
maintenance, no work may be done until:
· all parts and attachments have been secured against
inadvertent movement,
· where the work will expose employees to energy sources, the
hazard has been effectively controlled, and
· the energy isolating devices have been locked out as required
by the MCE Safety Manual.
· MCE requires that if machinery or equipment is in use for
normal production work, the above mentioned be applied if a
work activity creates a risk of injury to employees from the
movement of the machinery or equipment, or exposure to an
energy source, and the machinery or equipment is not
effectively safeguarded to protect the employees from the risk.
2.12.3 Lockout procedures
· MCE requires that when lockout of energy isolating devices
are required, the devices must be secured in the safe position
using locks in accordance with procedures that are made
available to all employees who are required to work on the
machinery or equipment.
· MCE requires that each employee expected to lock out has

ready access to sufficient personal locks to implement the
required lockout procedure.
· MCE requires that if the use of a personal lock is not
practicable for lockout, another effective means may be used in
place of a personal lock to secure an energy isolating device in
the safe position.
2.12.4 Employee responsibilities
· MCE expects that each employee who works on machinery or
equipment requiring lockout is responsible for:
· locking out the energy isolating devices before starting work,
except as provided by the MCE Safety Manual,
· removing personal locks on the completion of his or her work,
and
· maintaining immediate control of the key(s) to personal locks
throughout the duration of the work.
2.12.5 Removal of locks
· MCE requires that a personal lock only be removed by the
employee who installed it, or if this is not possible, the matter
must be referred to the MCE supervisor , who will be
responsible for its removal.
· MCE supervisors shall:
· make every reasonable effort to contact the employee who
installed the lock, and ensure that the machinery or equipment
can be operated safely before removing the lock.
· notify the employee at the start of his or her next shift if the

employee's personal lock(s) have been removed since the
employee's previous shift.
2.12.6 Locks not required
· MCE is not required to utilize locks if:
· the energy isolating device is under the exclusive and
immediate control of the employee at all times while working
on the machinery or equipment, or
· a tool, machine or piece of equipment which receives power
through a readily disconnected supply, such as an electrical
cord or quick release air or hydraulic line, is disconnected from
its power supply and its connection point is kept under the
immediate control of the employee at all times while work is
being done.
2.13 Aerial Lifts
· MCE requires that at a minimum the following aerial lift use
requirements have been met:
· First read the manufacturer's operating manual.
· Familiarize yourself with the machine from the driving
position before beginning any operations.
· Do not operate an aerial lift unless you are qualified by
training and experience in its safe operation and capacity
limitations.
· Compete and document a daily inspection of the vehicle before
use.
· Inspect the area where the machine will be operated focusing
on overhead hazards such as power lines and overhead pinch
points. The area inspection should also focus on ground
conditions such as hill, holes and cubs that could cause the
aerial lift to overturn or throw the operator from the lift.

· Machine shall be positioned on a firm, level surface. If lift is
parked on an incline block the wheels.
· All braking devices shall be engaged (automatic and/or
manual, as applicable).
· Load shall be within manufacturer's rated design capacity, as
reflected on placard adjacent to
platform or as shown on the capacity indicator.
· Wear a safety harness when operating or standing in an Aerial
Platform. Attach the lanyard to an appropriate anchor on the
aerial lift.
· Be aware of operating clearances required before initiating
any machine functions.
· Understand all machine functions, including emergency
procedures, before accepting operator
responsibility.
· Observe extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles from
striking or interfering with
operating controls.
DO NOT:
· Operate a malfunctioning machine - shut down and seek
service assistance. Place lift out of service until repaired.
· Permit unauthorized personnel to operate an Aerial Platform.
· Tie off to an adjacent structure when working from an Aerial
Platform. Sit or climb on the edge of the platform, or use
planks, ladders or other devices as a work position. Leave a
platform above ground.
· Operate a machine not properly serviced or maintained, i.e.,

broken protective control boots, deteriorated wiring, missing
parts, etc.
· "Slam" an operating control through the extreme range of
travel; return to neutral, stop, then proceed to direction.
· Disable safety devices.
· DANGER: NEVER MECHANICALLY BLOCK FOOT
SWITCH.
· DANGER: NEVER OPERATE OR PLACE ANY PART OF
THIS MACHINE OR ITS LOAD WITHIN 20 FEET OF ANY
ELECTRIC POWER LINE.
2.14 Fall Protection
· MCE requires fall protection 100 percent of the time when
employees are exposed to a fall in excess of 6 feet or when
required by additional rules. One hundred percent fall
protection is required whether the employee is climbing,
traveling from Point A to Point B, connecting structural steel,
or erecting scaffolds or other temporary platforms. No
employee or work operation is exempt from the 100 percent fall
protection requirement.
· Free Climbing practices are prohibited
· Riding the Hoist Line practices are prohibited
· Repelling practices are prohibited
2.14.2 Pre-Planning
· Before climbing a tower the foreman will conduct an
inspection of the tower. The foreman will inspect the point of
daylight and base of tower before climbing. The first climber

will inspect the tower structure for rust, missing bolts and
members. If there are deficiencies that affect the structural
integrity of the tower the foreman will notify the Project and
Construction manager. Employees will not be allowed to climb
the tower until the structure is deemed safe by the tower owner.
· Before climbing the foreman will meet with his crew and plan
the day’s work. During the pre-planning meeting the foreman
will make an asessement of each worker and ensure they are fit
for duty.
· The foreman will also perform an assessment of the weather.
If there is lightning reported within 20 miles of the tower
location employees will not be allowed to be on the tower and
anyone on the tower will immediately descend to the ground.
· The first climber will carry an RF monitor and warn the
following climbers of any potential RF exposure.
· The first climber will inspect any safety devices that were
installed on the tower. The first climber will inform those who
follow of any deficiencies in the safety devices. If there are
deficiencies in the safety climb employees will be required to
anchor to the structure
· The first climber will warn the following climbers of any other
hazards such as electrical hazards that the following climbers
may encounter.
2.14.3 Fall Protection Plan
· MCE shall have a written fall protection plan for a workplace
if
· Work is being done at a location where employees are not
protected by permanent guardrails, and from which a fall of 6
feet or more may occur.
2.14.4 Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
· MCE requires that when not protected by any other means of
fall protection, such as safety nets or scaffold with proper

guardrails, professionals shall use full body harnesses, shock
absorbing lanyards with double locking snap hooks, and an
adequate anchorage (fall arrest equipment). To achieve
100 percent fall protection, employees may need to use a double
lanyard system and vertical or horizontal lifelines, retractable
lifelines, or other such authorized anchoring system.
· MCE requires that fall arrest equipment be rigged so that
professionals can neither free fall more than 6 feet or contact
any lower object. Anchorage points for fall arrest equipment
shall be capable of supporting 5,000 pounds per employee and
be located above the employee’s body harness attachment point
whenever possible. Where the anchorage point cannot be
located above the employee’s body harness attachment point, a
shorter lanyard is required to prevent a free fall in excess of 6
feet. Anchorage points shall be independent of any anchorage
being used to support or suspend scaffolds or other platforms.
Employees should avoid anchoring lanyard and positioning
device to the same anchor point.
· MCE requires that before each use, employees document a
visual inspect of all fall arrest equipment for cuts, cracks, tears
or abrasions, undue stretching, overall deterioration, mildew,
operational defects, heat damage, or acid or other corrosion.
Equipment showing any defect shall be withdrawn from service
and tagged as out of service.
· MCE requires that all fall arrest equipment subjected to
impacts caused by a free fall or by testing shall be removed
from service.
· MCE requires that employees store all fall arrest equipment in
a cool dry place not subjected to direct sunlight.
· MCE requires that employees shall not use fall arrest
equipment until they have been properly trained in its use.
· MCE expects that foremen shall ensure that fall protection is
available and used as required for all employees for whom they
are responsible.
· MCE requires that fall arrest equipment shall not be used for
any other purpose, such as tow ropes, hoist lines or rigging.

2.14.5 Horizontal & Vertical Lifelines
· MCE requires that when vertical lifelines are used, each
employee shall be protected by a separate lifeline. The lifeline
shall be properly weighted at the bottom and terminated to
preclude a device such as a rope grab from falling off the line.
· MCE requires that horizontal lifelines be limited to two
persons at one time between supports. Horizontal lifelines shall
be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a
qualified person. The horizontal lifeline shall be designed to
maintain a safety factor of at least two.
2.14.6 Guardrails
· MCE requires that proper guardrails be installed on open sides
of all walkways and runways where the fall distance exceeds
6 feet.
· MCE requires that all floor openings or floor holes be
protected by guardrails or hole covers.
· MCE requires that all skylights be protected by guardrails or
covers.
· MCE requires that if hole covers are used, they be strong
enough to support the maximum intended load, secured against
displacement, and properly labeled. If the cover is subject to
vehicular traffic, it shall be capable of supporting at least two
times the axle load of the largest vehicle expected to cross over
it.
· MCE requires that when an employee is operating a scissor lift
work platform, the lift have guardrails on all open sides and the
door access chains or rails in place.
· MCE requires that employees operating aerial lifts wear a
body harness and lanyard attached to the aerial lift. Employees
shall not attach the lanyard to an independent structure.

· MCE requires that barricades used to restrict employees’
access to a fall hazard be positioned no less than 15 feet from
the fall hazard.
2.14.7 Rooftop Requirements
· MCE shall meet or exceed the requirements detailed within
when rooftop work is being performed on roofs that are not
equipped with a parapet with a height of 42 inches and found to
be in good repair.
· MCE shall use a combined warning line system which
provides practical, fall protection for rooftop work and many
low-sloped roofs. Safety Monitors are prohibited as a sole
method of fall protection.
· Warning line systems consist of ropes, wires or chains, and
supporting stanchions that warn employees they are near an
unprotected roof side or edge. Warning line systems mark off an
area within which a person may do work without using
guardrails, PFAS, or safety nets. Warning line systems may also
be used on low-slope roofs for protecting employees who do not
need to go near and unprotected edge.
· MCE requires that a warning line system shall consist of the
following:
· Warning Line
· Stretched or erected around work area, not less than 15 feet
from the edge.
· Visibly flagged every 6 feet with red/orange material.
· Supported so that it stays between 34-39 inches from the
walking surface.
· Have a minimal tensile strength of 500 lbs.

· Attached to the stanchion so that pulling on it does not pull up
slack in other sections.
· Constructed so that points of access, hoisting areas and
storage areas are connected to work area by designing the
warning line system to include a safe access path.
· Erected so that the stanchions are capable of resisting, without
tipping over, a force of at least 16 pounds applied horizontally
against the stanchion, 30 inches above the walking work
surface, perpendicular to the warning line and in the direction
of the surface edge.
· MCE requires that if it elects not to utilize the warning line,
100% fall protection shall be maintained by the use of a
personal fall arrest system.
· MCE’s employees whose performance of work requires them
to be outside the warning line component of the system shall
maintain 100% fall protect by the use of personal fall arrest
systems.
2.15 Electromagnetic Energy (EME) / Radio Frequency (RF)
2.15.1
· MCE requires that safe electromagnetic energy (EME)/ radio
frequency (RF) awareness & hazard avoidance work practices
are used onsite at all times.
2.15.2
Proof of Competency
· MCE shall issue all employees staffed to the project with an
EME/RF training confirmation wallet card to verify training
completion. Training confirmation wallet cards shall be
updated at least annually to be considered valid. The training

card shall provide the following information:
· Identify the Company/ Subcontractors that Provided the
Training
· Identify the Instructor who administrated the Training
· Identify the employee who completed the Training
· Identify the date in which the training was completed.
2.15.3
Monitoring Exposure
· MCE shall at a minimum ensure that each crew is equipped
and trained in the use of an EME/RF Personal Monitor.
EME/RF Assessments shall at a minimum be performed at the
following times.
· Upon each arrival to the project and assigned work location
· Upon powering down antennas
· Continuous monitoring for tower climbers
· Upon completion of work
· During EME/RF Lockout/Tagout Practices
2.15.4
Exposure Mitigation Measures
· MCE requires that at a minimum the following hazard
mitigation measures are met
· Obey all posted signs
· Assume all antennas are active
· Notify Clients and disable appropriate transmitters

· Maintain minimum 3 feet clearance from all antennas
· Do not stop in front of antennas
· Use personal RF monitors while working near antennas
· Never operate transmitters without shields during normal
operation
· Do not operate base station antennas in equipment room
· Work with Clients to power down antennas to a safe working
level or identify maintenance windows in which antennas can be
or are powered down to a safe working level.
· Secure work locations to prevent unauthorized entry
· Only permit quali
· Utilize Lockout/tag out procedures to control power levels on
transmitters
3.0 Emergency Action
3.1 MCE Emergency Action Control Plan Responsibilities &
Procedures
· MCE expects that a documented site specific emergency action
plan be developed, communicated, maintained onsite and made
readily available for employees and Clients to review upon
request.
· At a minimum, the written emergency action plan shall
address the following potential emergency scenarios.
· Medical Emergency Response (Maps/Directions & Phone
numbers)

· Fire & Hazardous Material Response(Maps/Directions &
Phone numbers)
· Severe Weather (Tornado, Earthquake, Thunderstorm,
Hurricane, etc…)
· Site Evacuation Muster Points, Directions, and Evacuation
Notification
· Security
· Incident Reporting
· First Aid/CPR Trained Responders onsite
· Tower Rescue if applicable to scope of work
· MCE requires that:
· Rescue, law enforcement authorities and building
client/superintendent are notified in the event of any
emergencies
· Appropriate security measures are taken to protect employees
· The procedures for reporting emergencies, the location of safe
exits, and evacuation routes are communicated to employees.
· Training is provided for designated employees
· Information is provided to aid in deciding which emergency
response to initiate
· Emergency rescue equipment is suitably stored and available
· Building/site evacuation routes are identified
· Once evacuation is complete, a method is established to
account for all personnel

3.2 Medical Emergency Response
3.2.1 First Aid/CPR Staffing & Requirements
· MCE requires that an adequate number of employees who hold
current First Aid/CPR certification are maintained onsite at all
times while work is being performed. If requested,
certifications shall be provided to Clients for verification of
compliance.
· At a minimum two first aid/CPR trained employees shall be
maintained onsite at all times while work is being performed.
· Tower crews shall ensure that one of the two first aid/CPR
trained employees is maintained on the ground at all times
while tower work is being performed.
3.2.2
First Aid/CPR Basic requirements
· MCE shall provide for the site such equipment, supplies,
facilities, first aid attendants and services as are adequate and
appropriate for
· promptly rendering first aid to workers if they suffer an injury
at work, and
· transporting injured workers to medical treatment.
· MCE requires that the type and quantity of equipment,
supplies, facilities, first aid attendants and services be no less
than is required by the MCE Safety Manual.
· MCE expects that the quality, maintenance and use of
equipment, facilities and methods of transportation referred to
in this subsection be acceptable to Clients.
· MCE shall conduct an assessment of the circumstances of the

workplace, including
· the number of workers who may require first aid at any time,
· the nature and extent of the risks and hazards in the
workplace, including whether or not the workplace as a whole
creates a low, moderate or high risk of injury,
· the types of injuries likely to occur,
· any barriers to first aid being provided to an injured worker,
and
· the time that may be required to obtain transportation and to
transport an injured worker to medical treatment.
· First aid equipment, supplies and facilities must be kept clean,
dry and ready for use, and be readily accessible at any time an
employee works in the workplace.
3.2.3
First Aid/CPR Procedures
· MCE shall keep up-to-date written procedures for providing
first aid at the worksite including
· the equipment, supplies, facilities, first aid attendants and
services available,
· the location of, and how to call for, first aid,
· how the first aid attendant is to respond to a call for first aid,
· the authority of the first aid attendant over the treatment of
injured workers and the responsibility of the employer to report
injuries,
· who is to call for transportation for the injured worker, and
the method of transportation and calling, and

· prearranged routes in and out of the workplace and to medical
treatment.
· MCE shall post the procedures conspicuously in suitable
locations throughout the workplace or, if posting is not
practicable, MCE shall adopt other measures to ensure that the
information is effectively communicated to workers.
· MCE requires that the first aid attendant and all other persons
authorized to call for transportation for injured workers be
trained in the procedures.
3.2.4
First Aid/CPR Trained Employee Responsibilities
· MCE expects that the first aid/CPR trained employee
· promptly provides injured workers with a level of care within
the scope of the employee’s training ,
· objectively records observed or reported signs and symptoms
of injuries and exposures to contaminants, and
· refers for medical treatment workers with injuries considered
by the first aid attendant as being serious or beyond the scope
of the attendant's training.
· MCE expects that first aid/CPR trained employees be
physically and mentally capable of safely and effectively
performing the required duties, and maintain written
verification of training.
3.2.5 Medical Response
· MCE requires that if an injury occurs that requires emergency
assistance, all attendant employees will ensure that their
supervisors and safety representatives are alerted to the
situation.
· MCE shall alert Clients in any emergency situation

immediately upon their notification regardless of time or day.
MCE should be prepared to relay the following information:
· Type of emergency.
· Severity of emergency.
· Name and telephone number of the person making the call.
3.3 Fire and Hazardous Material Emergency
· MCE requires that if a fire or hazardous material spill occurs,
MCE shall use an in-house emergency notification system to
alert MCE’s supervisors and safety representatives of the
situation.
· Minor Emergency – If it is safe to do so and if MCE’s
employees have been properly trained, they should assess the
situation and extinguish the fire or clean up the spill. MCE
should then report the incident to Clients.
· MCE employees shall summon offsite assistance if the need
were to arise.
· MCE employees shall assemble and determine if the
emergency is of a magnitude that requires an evacuation of
employees.
· MCE shall ensure that any small chemical spill shall be
cleaned up immediately if there is no hazard to those cleaning
the spill. The person who cleans the spill shall notify his or her
supervisor, who, in turn, will notify MCE’s safety
representative. The supervisor/safety representative shall see
that the material is properly disposed of. The spill shall be
reported to the Clients as soon as possible, but no later than 24
hours after the spill.

3.4 Severe Weather Procedures
· MCE shall monitor weather conditions for impending severe
conditions by using local weather stations, the Internet, or other
reliable means.
· Based on reports from local weather stations, the Internet, or
some other reliable source, the local weather shall be monitored
by MCE. If it is found that severe weather may hit the site,
MCE shall suspend all work activities, secure the site and
instruct personnel to seek shelter at the designated muster area
until an all clear is provided.
3.5 Bloodborne Pathogens
Blood borne pathogens are infectious bacteria or viruses present
in human blood or body fluids that can cause disease in people
that are exposed to them. Two of the most significant are
Hepatitis B and HIV. They are transmitted through several
mediums. They are as follows:
· Unprotected openings in the skin such as cuts, sores, or
abrasions.
· Unprotected mucous membranes such as the eyes, nose, and
mouth.
· Penetration into the skin by a sharp object (e.g.- broken glass,
needle, or knife blade.)
The risk is low as long as proper measures are taken when there
are potentially infectious bacteria present.Preventative
Measures
· Employees trained in CPR and First Aid must be supplied with
latex gloves and a microshield for the mouth. These should be
inspected and replaced as necessary.
· Inspect for and be aware of any potential presence of
infectious materials before working.
· If it is, determined that there are materials present that could
be harmful you should notify your supervisor and contact the
safety director or a designee for clean up procedures. Do not

proceed until the area has been cleaned with a germicidal
solution.
· Clean up materials must be sealed and disposed of in such a
way as to not put anyone else at risk (i.e; a sanitation worker).
· You should wash your hands as soon as possible with an anti-
bacterial soap or some antiseptic solution/towelette.
Personal protective equipment consists of latex gloves,
microshields, and safety glasses/goggles. If you are ever
exposed immediately report this to your supervisor.
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