Safety Policy

Corporate Safety Policies and Procedures

Many companies involved in construction have written safety plans for individual safety topics, but few have an umbrella plan to summarize overall safety. This safety policy states Swartley Brothers Engineers, Inc.'s overall view of safety and the tenets of the safety program for our various construction sites.

In order to establish and organize good safety policies and procedures, this General Safety Policies and Procedures Written Plan summarizes information regarding safety policies and procedures at this company. Scott Murray is responsible for implementing and updating this plan. The plan is kept at our home office.

General Company Safety Philosophy Statement

This general company safety philosophy has been developed to reflect and communicate the proactive safety attitude maintained at this company.

The company will comply with appropriate safety and security laws and regulations such as those established by:

• The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
• The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• The DOT (Department of Transportation)
• The MSHA (Mining, Health and Safety Administration)
• The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
• All other applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations

In addition, our corporate safety philosophy includes the following vision statements:

We believe that the safety of employees is of utmost importance, along with quality, production, and cost-control. Maintenance of safe operating procedures at all times is of both monetary and human value, with the human value being far greater to the employer, the employee, and the community. The following principles support this philosophy:

• All injuries and accidents are preventable through establishment and compliance with safe work procedures.
• The prevention of bodily injury and safeguarding of health are the first considerations in all workplace actions and are the responsibility of every employee at every level.
• Swartley Bros., Inc. is committed to the safety of our employees and the general public.

Types of Written Safety Plans In Place

Because we care about our employees and strive to provide a safe work place, we have put into place a number of written safety plans. These written plans provide guidance and direction for the safety issues they cover. The topics covered in written safety plans at this company include the following:

MSDS/Hazard Communication, Head Protection, Foot Protection, Lockout / Tagout, Eye Protection, Confined Space, Fall Protection, Forklift Operation, Fire Extinguisher, and Substance Abuse

Employer/Employee Responsibilities

This section lists responsibilities of employers and employees. These responsibilities are to be taken seriously at all times.

The employer's paramount obligation is to provide a safe and healthful work environment. This can be achieved through training and information-provision to all levels of employees regarding proper work practices and safe operating practices. Achievement of this goal is to be checked through regular inspections of facilities and equipment where unsafe conditions might be found

All employees have a responsibility to themselves and to the company for their safety and the safety of the coworkers. All employees are required to:

• Comply with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations relevant to their work
• Observe all company rules and regulations related to the efficient and safe performance of their work
• Integrate safety into each job function and live by this philosophy in the performance of job duties
• Report or correct unsafe equipment and practices
• Report any accidents that occur while on the job

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