Safety and Health Manual 2001: Wisdom Solutions, LLC 2941 Winding Circle LILBURN, GA 30047

WISDOM SOLUTIONS, LLC
2941 WINDING CIRCLE
LILBURN, GA 30047
WISDOMLLC.COM
Safety and Health Manual 2001

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section One: General Requirements 1

Safety & Health Policy Statement 1
Safety and Health Program Goals 3
Line of Authority and Accountability 4
Development of Procedures to Identify and Control Hazards 7
Development and Communication of Plans, Work Rules, and SOPS 9
Anticipation of and Preparation for Emergency Situations 9
Auditing of the Program and Improving Effectiveness 10
Recordkeeping 11
Employees’ Rights Policy 11
Safety Violations Policy 12
Section Two: Employee Training 19

Training Policy Statement 19
Training of Supervisors and Employees 20
Training Requirements 21
Training Documentation/Reporting 22
Section Three: Hazard Communications 24

Hazard Communications Program 24
Hazard Communications Requirements 25
Hazard Communications Reporting Requirements 25
Responsibilities 26
Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Hazcom Application 28
Employee Information and Training 32
Non-Routine Tasks 34
Contractors 34
Chemical Inventory, Hazardous Chemical 35
Section Four: Personal Protective Equipment 38

Personal Protective Equipment Program 38
Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment & Certification 39
Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment & Certification Form 42
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Section Five: Equipment and Motor Vehicles 51
Equipment and Motor Vehicle Program 51
Responsibilities 51
Procedures 52
Training Program 55
Section Six: Emergency Procedures 56

Emergency and Fire Prevention Plans 56
Employee Evacuation 56
Emergency Notification 57
Emergency Notification Numbers 57
Fire Protection 57
First Aid 58
Fire Prevention 60
Training 60
Section Seven: Confined Space Entry 62

Confined Space Entry Program 62
General Requirements 63
Responsibilities 64
Hazard Identification 67
Hazard Control 68
Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Procedures 69
Permit System 71
Training 72
Rescue 73
Confined Space Entry Permit 75
Section Eight: Lockout/Tagout Energy Control 76

Lockout/Tagout Energy Control Program 76
Responsibilities 77
General Procedures 79
Training Program 82
Annual Periodic Lockout/Tagout Inspection Form 83
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Section Nine: Fall Protection 84
Fall Protection Program 84
Responsibilities 84
General Procedures 85
Ladder Safety Climb System 88
Fall Arrest Systems 88
Positioning Device Systems 90
Fall Protection Systems Inspection 90
Training Program 92
Section Ten: Standard Operating Procedures 94

Housekeeping 94
Hand Tools 95
Ladders 97
Scaffolding 99
Welding and Cutting 101
Section Eleven: Excavations 102

Excavation Program 102
Responsibilities 102
Procedures 103
Training 105
Section Twelve: Respiratory Protection 106

Respiratory Protection Program 106
Spray Painting 106
Sandblasting Operation 107
Respirator Selection 107
Respirator Selection Chart 108
Training 109
Fit Testing 109
Inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage 110
Medical Examinations 110
Section Thirteen: Electrical Standards 111

Procedures 112
Training Program 114
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Section Fourteen: Concrete 115
Procedures 116
Training 116
Section Fifteen: Compressed Air and Hoses 117

Compressed Air and Hose Policy 117
Section Sixteen: Radio Frequency Energy Exposure 118

Radio Frequency Energy Exposure Program 118
Section Seventeen: Addendum 121

Back Prevention Program 121
Asbestos Identification/Statement 122
Signs/Signals and Barricades 122
Cranes and Material Handling 122
Sanitation 124
Rigging Inspection 125
Steel Erection Process 128
Tools 128
Cad Weld Shot 130
Floors, Roof, Platform, Openings, and Walkways 131
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SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
S E C T I O N O N E
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Safety & Health Policy Statement
It is the policy of Wisdom Solutions to execute all reasonable precaution in the performance of
our work to protect the safety and health of employees, the environment, and members of the
public, and to comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) safety and
health regulations.
Wisdom Solutions Safety & Health Program is designed to implement safety standards that will
promote safe thinking and accident prevention throughout the Company and comply with OSHA
29 CFR 1910 “Occupational Safety and Health Standards” and 29 CFR 1926 “Safety and Health
Regulations For Construction”. If there is a conflict or overlap, the provision that is more
protective of employee safety and health has been applied in this document.
Maintenance of a safe working environment is the shared responsibility between Wisdom

Solutions and its employees. Our goal is zero accidents within our company.
Wisdom Solutions will address all safety concerns, provide written safety standards and
procedures, provide ongoing safety training, and personal protective equipment where necessary.
Upon completion of initial training and receipt of the Safety & Health Program, each employee
will acknowledge in writing his/her agreement to follow all directions pertaining to the program,
comply with the safety standards set forth, participate in ongoing training sessions provided by
the Company, maintain safe working practices at all times, and immediately report any unsafe
work conditions to his/her supervisor and/or safety coordinator.
Wisdom Solutions, LLC.

David Downie
President
Safety & Health Program 1

SAFETY MANAGEMENT CHART
President
General Supervisor Safety & Health Officer Manager of Operations HR Director
Superintendents HR Assistant
Foreman
Laborers

Safety and Health Program Goals
This program is designed to identify, evaluate and control safety and health hazards for the
purpose of employee protection and provide for emergency response. It also addresses as
appropriate: engineering controls, administrative controls, work practices, and Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
A. Policy Statement and Means and Methods to Implement Program
1. Policy Statement. This policy is the point of reference for all decisions affecting safety
and health and is the criterion by which the adequacy of protective actions are
measured. Wisdom Solutions places great value in safety and health protection and
holds itself, as the employer, responsible for controlling worker exposure to hazards.
Regulatory compliance with occupational safety and health standards promulgated
under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 are priority management issues
that are vital to the success of the Company.
2. Goals and Objectives of the Program. The goal of the corporate safety and health effort
is to completely eliminate occupational injuries and illnesses by furnishing to each
employee, a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing
or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm. The primary objective of the
Safety and Health Program is to eliminate hazards when possible. Where feasible,
proper engineering controls will be implemented to prevent unsafe or unhealthful
exposure. Where it is not feasible to eliminate such hazards, workplace hazards will be
minimized by proper training and informing workers of hazards on the job site.
Wisdom Solutions will provide all possible means of protecting the health and safety of its
employees. The employees, however, bring an intimate knowledge and unique perspective of the
job to the safety and health effort. Use of this resource is essential to make the program effective.
Wisdom Solutions requires statistical evidence to demonstrate the effectiveness of its safety and
health effort. The OSHA 200 log will provide this evidence. Wisdom Solutions adopts the
following goals:
1. No fatalities
2. No lost time injuries/illnesses
3 . No property damage or fire loss
4. No heavy equipment accidents
5 . No exposures to physical hazards and no unprotected exposures to hazardous materials

above any listed exposure limit (PEL).

These goals are achievable through implementation of a well managed safety and health
program. As a result of safety and health management activities, improvement in employee
morale and productivity are expected.
Safety and health standards are a line-management responsibility and are managed on a day-to-
day routine basis. Managers and supervisors effectively fulfill their line-management safety and
health responsibilities by managing the total job. Wisdom Solutions employees are an important
part of the Safety and Health Program. Wisdom Solutions employees are expected to know and
follow the safety rules for all job tasks. Employees’ feedback serves as a sounding board for
multiple viewpoints and interests of the various departments and individuals on matters relating
to the Safety and Health Program.
Any immediate safety and health threats will be corrected without delay, lesser discrepancies will
be corrected in a timely manner. The total job includes productivity, quality, cost control,
personnel relations, and safety and health. All aspects of the job are managed simultaneously,
not separately.
Wisdom Solutions will make available and document all required safety and health related
training for its employees to ensure a safe working environment. Wisdom Solutions will ensure
safety-training requirements are met and documented. Safety and health meetings will be
conducted on an as needed basis to communicate hazards and corrective actions as well as to
discuss potential safety related issues.
Line of Authority and Accountability
Everyone in the organization has responsibility for safety and health. Top management provides
leadership in the form of visible support for the policy through actions as well as words. All
personnel in the organization including managers, superintendents, foreman, designated safety &
health officers and employees are expected to be involved in policy development, planning, and
operations. The Corporate Safety and Health Officer will be responsible for the implementation
of the safety and health program. Guidance and final responsibility rests with the Corporate
Safety Officer and the president of Wisdom Solutions Construction Services, Inc.
A. Authority of Safety & Health Officer’s (SHO)

The Safety & Health Officer’s (SHO) authority encompasses all employees of Wisdom Solutions
and includes, but is not limited to, aspects of safety and health, personnel management, safety
policy and procedures implementation, and project accountability. The SHO has the
responsibility to enforce the safety and health plan. The SHO will conduct job safety inspections,
and take any immediate action to correct safety violations or stop work if necessary.
The corporate Safety & Health Officer’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Maintain proper corporate emphasis for all areas of management responsibility in terms
of productivity, quality, cost control, personnel relations, safety, health, and environment
2. Ensure accountability for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling safety and
health activities by coordinating with site safety and health officers
3. Participate in preparation and implementation of site health and safety plan. Implement
corporate safety and health plans in the workplace.
4. Set the corporate agenda to assure OSHA regulatory compliance. The SHO has the
authority to take prompt corrective action to eliminate hazardous or dangerous
conditions in the workplace. He/She has the authority to stop work for safety and health
issues that pose an immediate and serious threat to life or property
5. Establish safety and health training programs; Schedule supervisor and employee
training to meet federal and state requirements
6. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and health laws, rules,
regulations, and ensure that reporting requirements are met
7. Periodically inspect protective clothing and equipment
8. Evaluate safety and health plan implementation
9. Verify worker’s suitability to job task based on physician recommendation and employee
training
10. Advise medical personnel of potential exposures
11. Coordinate emergency medical care
12. Report accidents to the Director of Human Resources or assistant
13. Document and investigate employee complaints
14. Review safety and health program operations annually
15. Implement accident investigation corrective actions
16. Designate personnel within each Wisdom Solutions division to act as health and safety
coordinator. The health and safety coordinator will be responsible for implementing the
safety and health program in their immediate work areas
17. Designate personnel to act as medical program administrator if necessary. The medical
program administrator will develop the medical surveillance program for Wisdom
Solutions and will develop a record keeping system for medical records.

B. Authority of Director of Human Resources
The Director of Human Resources for Wisdom Solutions has the responsibility to maintain
records pertaining to the Safety and Health Program. These records will be maintained in the
Johnson City, Tennessee office. He/She has responsibilities that include but are not limited to:
1. Maintain employee exposure and medical records.
2. Maintain records of employee training and safety meeting attendance.
3. Schedule employee physical as required.
4. Obtain info-nation relating to worker injuries and lost time accidents. Maintain the
OSHA no. 200 log and post a yearly summary of the OSHA no. 200 log (totals only) on
the main bulletin board at each facility during the month of February.
5. Prepare or coordinate safety training for employees.
C. Authority of Supervisors, Foremen, Lead-Personnel or Equivalent Supervisors, Foremen,

Lead-Personnel or equivalent will be held accountable for:
1. Report all injury and non-injury accidents and illnesses to the corporate SHO and the
Director of Human Resources for the OSHA 200 log
2. Recommend methods to prevent injury and non-injury accidents
3. Recognize safety and health hazards at the facilities and report them to the SHO
4. Implement corrective action regarding safety and health hazards
5. Enforce safe working procedures
6. Document job and field activities
7. Notify emergency response personnel in the event of an emergency
8. Communicate to the corporate SHO any changes that may be required within the site
safety and health plan
9. Attend, listen and comply with mandatory safety training.
D. Responsibility of Wisdom Solutions Employees

The employees of Wisdom Solutions have the responsibility to know and follow the Safety &
Health rules established by Wisdom Solutions and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 “General Industry
Standards” and 29 CFR 1926 “Construction Industry Standards”. Employees have the
responsibility to support Wisdom Solutions in providing a safe and healthful workplace for all
employees and other on-site personnel. Employees’ responsibilities include but are not limited
to:

1. Comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and
orders issued by Wisdom Solutions or pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health
Act of 1970 which are applicable to actions and conduct
2. Report all injury and non-injury accidents and illnesses to supervisor
3. Participate in injury and non-injury accident and illness investigations
4. Recognize safety and health hazards in and around the facilities and report them to the
supervisor or the SHO
5. Employees have the authority to stop work for safety & health issues that pose an
immediate and serious threat to life or property of employees of Wisdom Solutions or
subcontractors
6. Properly use appropriate personal protective equipment
7. Perform all work in a safe manner and in accordance with the Safety and Health
Program
8. Communicate to SHO any changes that may be required within the site safety and
health plan
9. Attend, listen and comply with mandatory safety training.
Development of Procedures to Identify and Control Hazards
The following describes the means or methods for the development of procedures for identifying
and controlling workplace hazards. Recognized techniques are implemented for identification
and control of hazards.
A. Identification of Hazards
1. The following methods are used to identify all hazards and potential hazards:
a. Comprehensive baseline surveys for safety and health and periodic comprehensive
update surveys. Surveys will include environmental monitoring and will be
conducted by the SHO or his/her designee. The records will be kept by Human
Resources.
b. Analysis of processes, materials, and equipment to identify hazardous operations
due to inherent characteristics
c. Routine job hazard analysis is conducted and recorded by the SHO or his/her
designee. Hazard analysis will include breakdown of job into tasks, identify
hazards associated with each task, and engineering controls necessary to minimize
the hazard.

2. Regular site safety and health inspections are conducted to identify new or previously
missed hazards and failures in hazard controls.
3. Employees are encouraged, without fear of reprisal, to notify management personnel

about conditions that appear hazardous with timely and appropriate responses. The
system is provided through safety participation so that employee insight and experience
in safety and health protection may be utilized, and employee concerns may be
addressed.
4. Accidents and near miss incidents are investigated by the SHO or designee so that
common causes can be identified and prevented where similar hazards exist.
5. Injury and illness trends are analyzed over time so that common causes can be identified
and prevented.
B. Control of hazards
The following measures are used so that all current and potential hazards, however detected, are
corrected or controlled in a timely manner. Application of control measures shall be applied by
the following hierarchy of methods:
1. Engineering controls (ventilation, isolation, substitution, etc.) will be instituted where

feasible and appropriate
2. Administrative controls, safe work practices with Standard Operating Procedures

(SOPS) are procedures for safe work which are understood and followed by all affected
parties, as a result oftraining programs, positive reinforcement, correction of unsafe
performance, and if necessary, enforcement through a clearly communicated disciplinary
system
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4. Housekeeping; Employees will help to maintain general housekeeping requirements

such as:
a. Keeping aisle ways clean and unobstructed

b. Returning equipment to its proper storage location
c. Returning hazardous materials to their proper storage location
d. Recognizing, reporting and when necessary cleaning up the spills of water,
lubricants, or other materials. Employee safety is a major concern, if the substance
is of unknown origin or a hazardous material, employees are to mark the affected
area and warn other employees of the immediate hazard.
NOTE: Report the spill of hazardous materials to the supervisor for proper
material handling. Only trained employees may remediate spills of hazardous
materials.

5. Safety meetings will be held weekly. These safety meetings will be considered safety
training and will be documented and the records will be maintained by Human
Resources.
Development and Communication of Plans, Work Rules, and SOPS
The following describes the means or methods for the development and communication to
employees of the various plans, work rules, standard operating procedures and practices that
pertain to individual employees and supervisors.
• Directly communicated information to individuals or through seminars provided in con

unction with safety meetings. Conduct periodic training when new or unusual tasks are
required
• Maintaining information required for safe and healthful performance of work in written
form in the site Safety and Health Manual and make the manual available to employees
• Provide procedures in the safety and health plan.
Anticipation of and Preparation for Emergency Situations
The following describes the means to anticipate and prepare for emergency situations.
• Provide facility and equipment maintenance to prevent hazardous conditions.
• Plan and prepare for emergencies, and train and conduct emergency drills as needed, so that
the response of all parties to emergencies will be “second nature.” The criteria for successful
response is an immediate and precise reaction.
• Maintain a medical program which includes availability of first-aid on-site and of physician
and emergency medical care nearby, so that harm will be minimized if an injury or illness
does occur.
• Provide employees responsibilities in the event of an emergency situation.

Auditing of the Program and Improving Effectiveness
The following describes the means for obtaining information feedback to aid in evaluating the
program and for improving the effectiveness of the program.
A. Investigation of Accidents, Injuries and Illnesses

Investigate accidents on the site to provide information on how such occurrences can be avoided
in the future. Priorities to consider when deten-nining what level of investigation is appropriate
are: 1) likelihood of serious injury, 2) frequency of this type accident, and 3) number of
employees involved. The following elements shall be incorporated in the investigation as they
apply:
1. Caring for injured
2. Securing the area
3. Isolating the area
4. Obtaining accident description.
5. Recording sequence of events, and witness interviews
6. Recreating controlled accident situation
7. Reviewing engineering controls, employee education, enforcement, job procedures,

safety rules, and supervisory controls
8. Listing probable causes
9. Determining most likely cause
10. Developing possible controls
11. Determining best control
12. Assigning responsibility for follow-up
13. Submitting accident investigation report
14. Communicating investigation report
15. Ensuring effective supervisory follow-up.
B. Investigation of Near Miss Accidents

Accidents and incidents in which employees narrowly escape injury, clearly expose hazards.
Although a first look may suggest that “employee error” is a major factor, it is rarely sufficient to
stop there. Even when an employee has disobeyed a required work practice, it is critical to ask

“why?” to reveal deeper factors which permitted or even encouraged an employee’s action. A
near miss accident will be investigated. The information collected during this investigation will
be used to prevent future, similar accidents from occurring.
C. Management of Employee Suggestions or Complaints

Employees may inform, without fear of reprisal, their supervisor, site safety officer, the SHO, or
the safety committee of any concerns they have about safety and health hazards. The complaint
will be documented, investigated, and a response provided in an appropriate and timely manner.
All complaints will be recorded and kept confidential.
Recordkeeping
The Director of Human Resources for Wisdom Solutions will maintain comprehensive employee
safety and health records and these records will be kept on standard forms. These records will be
maintained at Wisdom Solutions’ corporate headquarters in Lilburn, GA. Employees may have
access to these records within 14 days when requested in writing.
The records maintained by Wisdom Solutions:
• Records on any injury or illness that results in a fatality, lost workdays, employee transfer or
termination, loss of consciousness, and medical treatment (other than first-aid) will be
maintained. Wisdom Solutions will maintain the OSHA No. 200 “Log and Summary of
Occupational Injuries and Illnesses” and OSHANO. 101 “Supplementary Record of
Occupational Injuries and Illnesses”. Wisdom Solutions will post the OSHA 200 log for
each year on the main bulletin board for 30 days beginning February I until I March of the
following year. Wisdom Solutions will keep the OSHA 200 log for 5 years.
• Employee safety training records will be maintained. A copy of the training record for each
employee will be kept in their safety file for the term of their employment, for at least 3
years.
• Wisdom Solutions will maintain employee medical documentation, including medical

information, medical history, tests, and employee environmental exposures. These records
will be maintained for the duration of employment plus 30 years.
Employees’ Rights Policy
A. Scope
Wisdom Solutions has adopted the following policy to ensure employees’ rights under Safety &
Health are not violated. This policy is necessary to ensure a safe and healthy working

environment is maintained at all times during any project. This Safety & Health policy describes
the employer’s and employees’ responsibilities.
B. Policy
1. Wisdom Solutions shall inform its employees of the requirements of the OSHA Safety &
Health Poster, and their rights regarding, and questions concerning, said poster. On
each specific job site, Wisdom Solutions will utilize the Prime Contractors’ OSHA
Safety & Health poster. Each employee shall be required to sign a statement that they
have been fully informed of their rights, protection, and obligations, including
nondiscrimination, employee rights to file Safety & Health complaints with the OSHA
Office at any time, availability of OSHA standards, and the right to accompany the
OSHA Inspector during any compliance inspection based upon a complaint.
2. Wisdom Solutions employees have the right to refuse work if it poses an immediate
threat to life or health. This refusal may be made with no fear of reprisal from their
employer.
3. Wisdom Solutions encourages its employees to immediately bring to the attention of

management any safety concerns they may have with no fear of reprisal from their
employer.
4. Wisdom Solutions will ensure that all of its employees receive initial and annual
refresher training on this Employees Rights’ Policy.
5. Employees will not be allowed to return to work after a recordable injury/lost time
accident without a physician’s written approval. The physician’s written
recommendations for any work restrictions (light duty) will be implemented.
6. The medical and exposure records for all employees are records maintained by Wisdom
Solutions. Whenever an employee or designated representative requests access to a
record, Wisdom Solutions shall assure that access is provided in a reasonable time,
place, and manner. If the company cannot reasonable provide access to the record
within fifteen (15) working days, Wisdom Solutions shall within the fifteen (15)
working days apprise the employee or designated representative requesting the record of
the reason for the delay and the earliest date when the record can be made available.
Safety Violations Policy
A. Scope
Wisdom Solutions adopted the following disciplinary policy. This policy provides guidelines for
the enforcement of safety rules, policies, and procedures for its employees. The Safety & Health
Program requires participation of all employees.

B. Policy
Wisdom Solutions employees shall be subject to the following for violation of Safety and Health
rules and regulations. Wisdom Solutions employees shall be afforded instructive counseling and
training to assure a clear understanding of the infraction and the proper conduct under company
guidelines. Management reserves the right to impose whatever disciplinary action it deems
appropriate including termination without prior warning.
1. First Offense: Verbal warning.
2. Second Offense: Written warning and retraining. Employee will put in writing how his
or her conduct will change in future instances.
3. Third Offense: The SHO will investigate the safety violation and provide comments on
disciplinary actions. The minimum disciplinary action will be consulting and retraining
with written warning placed in employee’s personnel file. A meeting with the SHO and
Manager of Operations of Wisdom Solutions will be required. A meeting may be
requested by the employee, supervisor, president, or the SHO. Employee is suspended
for I - 3 days without pay.
4. Fourth Offense: The SHO will investigate the safety violation and provide comments on
disciplinary actions. Employee may be discharged or suspended pending further
investigation of the safety violation.

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT
This report is to be completed for all accidents, even if no injury was sustained. This report will also be
completed for near miss situations.
Date and time of accident:
Location of accident:
Equipment involved:
Name of employee involved Age Title First Aid Given
First Aid administered by:
Medical attention authorized by:
Who witnessed the accident:
Describe the accident and nature of injury, if any:
Describe what happened:
Describe how it happened:
What unsafe act was committed:
List any unsafe conditions which contributed to the accident/injury:

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT (page 2 of 3)
Could this accident have been prevented? Explain:
What should be done to prevent similar accidents:
Responsibility for this accident: Employee Supervision SOP

Explain:
Working Conditions Employee condition or Physical/Mental Condition

❍ Poor housekeeping attitude ❍ Fatigued
❍ Poor ventilation ❍ Inexperienced ❍ Sluggish
❍ Poor lighting ❍ Insufficient training ❍ Weak
❍ Temperature hot/cold ❍ Instruction disregarded ❍ Sick
❍ ____________ ❍ Instruction not enforced ❍ Disturbed
❍ Unskilled ❍ Personal problems
Building/Plant/Site ❍ Ignorant ❍ Drunk, drug abuse
Condition ❍ Used poor judgement ____________
❍ Fire Protection ____________
❍ Exits unmarked Dress/Safety Equipment
❍ Exits blocked Attitude/Discipline ❍ Protective wear not used
❍ Unguarded opening ❍ Disobeyed rules ❍ Protective wear not
❍ ____________ ❍ Attention distracted available
❍ Inattentive ❍ Safety or protective
Equipment/Tools ❍ Fooling, horseplay equipment not used
❍ Faulty tools ❍ Attempted shortcuts properly
❍ Faulty machinery ❍ Hasty ❍ Safety equipment not
❍ Lack of mainenance ❍ Did not follow SOP readily available
❍ Guardsremoved/missing ____________ ❍ Clothing loose
❍ Guards tampered with ❍ Failure to wear safety
❍ ____________ shoes

ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT (page 3 of 3)
Employees statement:
Employees signature: Date:
Witness statement:
Witness signature: Date:
Supervisor’s/investigator’s remarks:
Signature: Date:
This report was prepared on________________________ and all statements are believed to be true and
accurate. The following actions are required:
❍ First Aid only required, non-recordable injury

❍ Medical treatment required/physician to indicate if injury is recordable
❍ Recordable injury; enter on OSH Forms 200 or 201
Prepared by:_______________________________________ Date:________________________
Reviewed by:_______________________________________ Date:________________________

WORK RELATED INJURIES REPORT 1
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE INJURED WORKER

Please complete all blanks on the form and return it to your Supervisor immediately. If he/she is not
available fax it to 770-982-7057 within 8 hours of a work-related injury.
Name: Home Phone:

Home Address:
Date of Accident: Time of Accident: a.m./p.m.

Location of Accident (include job site name):
Explain how the injury occured:
What body part was injured? (Be specific - example, tip of forefinger on left hand)
How is injury work related?
Who witnessed the accident?
What could be done to prevent such injury in the future?
Have you suffered a prior similar injury? (If so, explain when and what)
I hereby state that the information that I completed on this form is true in all respects. I understand that if
the information is found to be false, I will be subject to charges of fraud, which is a felony offense.
Employee signature: Date:
Witness of signature: Date:

WORK RELATED INJURIES REPORT 11
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE SUPERVISOR OF THE INJURED WORKER

Please complete all blanks on the form and check to make sure that the employee has completely filled out
Work Related Injuries Report I. You are responsible for faxing both Report I and Report II to to 770-982-
7057 within 8 hours of a work-related injury.
Your Name:
Injured Employee’s Name:
Date of Accident: Time of Accident: a.m./p.m.

Date you were informed of the injury:
Location of the injury (include job site if applicable):

How did the accident occur? (name specific tools, equipment, etc)
What body part was injured? (Be specific - example, tip of forefinger on left hand)
What conditions contributed to the accident?
Who witnessed the accident?

What actions did you take to prevent such injury in the future?
Has the employee suffered a prior similar injury? (If so, explain when and what)
What medical treatment did the employee receive? (Include first aid, emergency room, etc)
Did the employee get credit for afull day of work on the date of injury? If no, how many hours did he/she
work?
Get witnesses’ signed statements within 8 hours following the accident. TAKE THE EMPLOYEE FOR
A MANDATORY URINE DRUG SCREEN IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ACCIDENT.
Supervisor signature: Date:

S E C T I O N T W O
EMPLOYEE TRAINING
Training Policy Statement
It is the objective of Wisdom Solutions to provide a safe and healthful work environment for all
employees through the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses.
Consistent with this objective, a Training program has been developed and will be coordinated by
the SHO. The training program will encompass all employee training required by OSHA rules
and regulations.
A. Scope
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all employees have met training requirements in
relation to Safety & Health. This policy is adopted to help ensure a safe and healthy working
environment. All employees will attend required safety and health training programs.
B. Policy
1. All Wisdom Solutions employees or its approved subcontractors working on site will
meet the training requirements specified by Federal and State OSHA regulations.
2. All subcontractors are required to comply, document, and submit to the Wisdom
Solutions Safety & Health Officer proof of employee training.
3. The Safety & Health Officer or his/her designee shall conduct a safety orientation for
each employee.
4. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall conduct informal “tool box” safety &
health meetings for all Wisdom Solutions personnel on the worksite. The lesson plan/
agenda shall be documented and recorded. Safety meetings conducted by Prime or other
contractors on the project site may be substituted for this requirement. Documentation
shall be forwarded to the Human Resources office for inclusion in employee’s safety file.
5. The Safety & Health Officer or his/her designee shall conduct a safety meeting to review
the potential hazards and required protective measures for the work with all employees
affected. Further training sessions shall be conducted for new employees, under

changing site conditions, or at the discretion of the Safety & Health Officer to reinforce
safety and health requirements.
6. The SHO shall ensure that the records of all required training are maintained and made
available upon request to OSHA.
Training of Supervisors and Employees
The following describes the means for the training of supervisors and employees to develop the
needed skills and knowledge to perform their work in a safe and healthful manner.
• All employees shall be trained to enable the employee to perform their assigned duties
and functions in a safe and healthful manner so as not to endanger themselves or other
employees. Employees who have received the initial training shall have their training
records established and updated as necessary. Refresher training shall be conducted as
required.
• Employees who may be exposed to health hazards or hazardous substances at hazardous

waste sites shall be trained in the 24 hour or 40 hour training course required under OSHA,
29 CFR 1910.120, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
standard, and shall receive an 8 hour refresher on an annual basis. Employees who have
received the HAZWOPER training shall present a copy of their certificate to the Director of
Human Resources to be placed in their employee personnel file.
• Current employees that change jobs within the company will have their previous training
evaluated to ensure compliance and if necessary, retrained so that the employee is properly
trained for the new job task. Current employees shall receive safety and health refresher
training on an annual basis.
• Trainers who teach shall have satisfactorily completed a training course for teaching the
subject they are expected to teach or they shall have the academic credentials and instruction
experience necessary to demonstrate a good command of the subject matter of the courses
and competent instructional skills.

Training Requirements
ALL EMPLOYEES
Training Description Frequency Provider

Safety Orientation Training Initial/lJpdate SHO**
Site Specific Training * InitiaVUpdate SHO**
Hazard Communications Training Initial/Update SHO**
Personal Protective Equipment Training Initial SHO**
Emergency Procedures Training Initial SHO**
Fire Protection/Prevention Training Initial TBD
* Applies to all employees on a specific job site.
**Or Designee
AFFECTED EMPLOYEES

Lock-Out Tag-Out Training Initial SHO**
Confined Space Entry Initial SHO**
Respiratory Protection *** Initial SHO**
Hoisting and Rigging Training *** Initial TBD
“Tool Box” Safety Meetings* Weekly SHO**
HAZWOPER 1910.120 (24/4OHr. Certified)* Initial/update Contractor
Blood Bome Pathogens Training Initial TBD
* Applies to all employees on a specific job site.
**Or Designee
*** If required by job task or site
SUPERINTENDENTS AND FOREMAN

CPR/First Aid Training Initial/TJpdate TBD

Training Documentation/Reporting
The SHO shall ensure that all training requirements are met and that associated documentation
is recorded and maintained.
The Director of Human Resources shall ensure that all records are maintained, updated, and
available upon request to OSHA representatives. A standard training attendance report has been
developed for Wisdom Solutions and will be utilized for the documentation of all training, other
than training obtained from off-site source.
Training records or copies shall be maintained in Wisdom Solutions’s main office in Georgia.

TRAINING ATTENDANCE REPORT
Course Title:
Instructor: Date:
Course Description:
Student Name: Signature:
Comments:
Instructor’s Signature: Date:

S E C T I O N T H R E E
HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS
Hazard Communications Program
A. Scope
The program applies to all chemicals that are known to be present in the workplace that
employees may be exposed to under normal conditions of use, or in a foreseeable emergency. The
program covers all employees and/or management personnel who are directly involved with the
handling of hazardous materials or supervision of those activities.
B. Purpose
The purpose of the HAZCOM Program is to ensure that all chemicals used or stored on site by
Wisdom Solutions are evaluated to determine whether or not they are hazardous, and to ensure
that employees working with hazardous chemicals/materials are informed of the dangers of those
products.
This program covers the required seven (7) topics outlined in the OSHA standard 29 CFR
1910.1200. Those topics are:
• Hazard Determination
• Labeling and Other Warnings
• MSDS’S
• Employee Information and Training
• Workplace Chemical list(s)
• Non-routine Tasks
• Contractor (Subcontractors).
In order to comply with the intention of the OSHA HAZCOM Standard, Wisdom Solutions has
implemented a Hazard Communication Program. The program outlines responsibilities, training
requirements, MSDS requirements, exposure control requirements, chemical inventory
requirements, hazardous materials identification requirements, and provides for labeling and
process instructions.

Different types of fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids, paints, and some chemicals are used on work sites
in conjunction with the work that Wisdom Solutions provides. Wisdom Solutions employees are
potentially exposed to these hazardous chemicals or their by-products. The requirements and
guidelines set forth in the program shall be followed by all personnel involved with the
procurement, the use of, or who are potentially exposed to hazardous chemicals.
Hazard Communications Requirements
1. Wisdom Solutions’s Corporate Safety & Health Officer is the Hazard Communications
Program Coordinator, and as such has the responsibility and authority to implement and
maintain the requirements of this program under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.
2. Wisdom Solutions’s employees shall comply with all requirements of OSHA 29 CFR
1910.1200 Hazard Communications Standard.
3. A copy of each Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous materials to be
brought into the work place by Wisdom Solutions or others, shall be included in the
written HAZ COM plan and maintained by Wisdom Solutions.
4. The site specific Hazard Communication Program with MSDS’s shall be readily
accessible at the job site.
5. Wisdom Solutions employees and Subcontractors shall receive Hazard Communications

training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, as outlined in the Safety & Health
Program, section 3.6. associated documentation and record keeping shall be conducted
in accordance to the Safety & Health Program.
Hazard Communications Reporting Requirements
1. It shall be the responsibility of on site personnel to provide to the prime contractor and/
or subcontractors all required documentation in relation to the requirements of 29 CFR
1910.1200.
2. A site specific Hazard Communication Program, which is part of the overall Corporate
Hazard CommunicationProgram, willbekeptintheCompanyworkvehicleonsite.
Onlythosechemicals used on the site by Wisdom Solutions will be included in the site
specific Hazard Communication Program. A sign off sheet will be included in the site
specific program. Wisdom Solutions employees, a Prime Contractor representative, and
any Subcontractors representative will be required to sign the sign off sheet before work
begins on site.

Responsibilities
A. Program Coordinator
The Program Coordinator has the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all management personnel are aware of the HA.ZCOM Program and
periodically infonn them of the Program’s Progress.
2. Periodically audit and document the HAZCOM Program’s progress.
3 . Review operations with managers and supervisors to determine the chemicals that
workers are using, or may come into contact with.
4. Identify all jobs requiring the use of chemicals and list those chemicals. Determine if
the chemicals in use in the respective work areas are hazardous or nonhazardous. The
listing will be continually updated as chemicals are added or deleted. A copy of the list
with changes as they occur shall be on file at the main office.
5. Keep an up-to-date file of all MSDS’s or appropriate alternative. Ensure that a copy of
all MSDS’s which are pertinent to the individual work area are filed in the appropriate
work area. Maintain a current list of all hazardous chemicals.
6. Coordinate with supervisors and employees concerning chemical usage processes.
7. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the HAZCOM Program.
8. Annually audit all records to ensure that the most current MSDS’s are on file, the
chemical list is current, and all affected employee training is documented.
9. Coordinate emergency procedures and fire department activities related to hazardous

activities.
10. Provide general HAZCOM training to managers and supervisors and ensure that other
affected employee are trained concerning the specific chemicals which they are using or
may come into contact within their work area.
11. Provide and document training of employees in the safe use and handling of the
hazardous material located in their respective areas. Each time a new chemical is
introduced into the workplace the MSDS shall be reviewed with the user(s) by the
supervisor. All new hires or personnel transferring from other departments shall receive
the required training for the chemicals which they will use or to which they may be
exposed.

Documentation of training shall be in a fonnat which will allow for the following:
• Date
• Name of trainee with signatures
• Topics covered, i.e. MSDS with name of specific chemical(s)
• Trainer’s name and signature.
Maintain a copy of all training documentation and place a copy of the training
documentation in each employees safety file.
12. Periodically inspect engineeringcontrols,work practice controls and personal protective

equipment (PPE). Ensure that employees are following proper work procedures and are
using controls or PPE as required.
13. Ensure that proper labeling practices are being followed.
B. Employees
1. Attend the HA7-COM training sessions. Learn how to read and understand MSDS’s
and the requirements of the Hazard Communications Standard. After training, the
employee shall meet the following recall requirements:
• Requirements of the Section, Right-To Know
• Operations where exposures are, or may occur
• Location of the written HAZCOM Program, list of hazardous chemicals, and

MSDS(s)
• How chemicals may be detected, i.e., by instruments, color, odor, taste, etc
• Physical hazards, i.e., flammability, compressed gas
• Effects the chemical has on the body (acute or chronic)
• Primary routes of entry, breathing, ingestion, or skin absorption
• How workers can protect themselves in the event of an emergency or overexposure

by work practices, personal protective devices or emergency procedures; and
• What the written HAZCOM program says.
2. Learn and apply appropriate procedures.
3 . Use engineering controls, work practice controls and personal protective equipment as
required by company procedures and policies.

4. Inform the area supervisor of :
• Any symptoms of overexposure which may be related to hazardous chemicals; -

missing labels on containers
• Malfunctioning safety equipment.
• Use approved labels on containers and do not remove existing labels.
6. Review MSDS’s as supplied by the company
7. Use only approved containers for hazardous materials.
8 . Know the location of emergency equipment, e.g., fire extinguisher, first aid supplies,
emergency eye washes, etc.
9. Know their role in emergency procedures.
10. Report unsafe work conditions.
11. Suggest improvements or substitution of less hazardous chemicals.
Chemical Hazard Evaluation and Hazcom Application
A. Hazard Determination
Chemicals, which are used and/or produced, shall be evaluated by the program coordinator to
deten-nine whether the chemicals are hazardous or nonhazardous. Wisdom Solutions uses the
basic system described by the standard to determine a chemical’s hazards. Because the majority
of the chemicals used at this facility are supplied by distributors, only currently available data is
used to make the evaluation. In the event that an unlabeled container or a unknown substance is
encountered, it will be treated as a hazardous material until the identity of the product is
determined.
FIRST STEP: The first step in the hazard evaluation process uses the chemical’s MSDS. In all
cases, an MSDS shall be available from the supplier of the chemical(s). The MSDS(S) for
chemicals produced by Wisdom Solutions shall be obtained from an information center or they
shall be developed inhouse. MSDS infon-nation shall be the primary source for hazard data.
If necessary, additional data may be reviewed but will not be required unless the MSDS does not
adequately establish the chemical’s hazards. Therefore, the process of hazard evaluation should
continue by following the second and third steps.
SECOND STEP: The second step is to determine whether the chemical is on the list of chemicals
which OSHA considers to be hazardous in all cases. The list is made up from several sources
and it is sometimes referred to as the “floor” level list.

The first part of the list considers materials that are hazardous but are not carcinogens. The
sources for this first part are:
• 29 CFR 191 0. I 000 or Subpart Z, Toxic and Hazardous Substances
• National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH). “NIOSH, Pocket Guide to Chemical
Hazards”
• “Threshold Limit Values (TLV’s) for Chemical Substances and Physical Agents in the Work
Envirorunent”, American Conference of Governmental Industrials Hygienists
• The MSDS for the chemical in question
The second part of the list considers whether the chemical is a carcinogen (cancer causing agent)
or a potential carcinogen. If the chemical is considered to be a carcinogen, it is listed in the
following sources:
• The MSDS for the chemical
• National Toxicology Program, “Annual Report on Carcinogens, latest edition
• International Agency for Research on Cancer, “Monographs, Groups I and II,” latest edition
• 29 CFR 1910.1000 or Subpart Z, “Toxic and Hazardous Substances.”
Chemicals listed in any of the above publications are considered hazardous.
THIRD STEP: The third step ofthe evaluation uses “Dangerous Properties of Industrial
Materials”, by Sax and Lewis. The information provided by this reference should be evaluated
in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendices A and B.
B. Labeling
Labels and other forms of warning must alert the employee to the hazards associated with the
chemical including routes of entry and target organ effect.
MANUFACTURER’S LABELS: The labels placed on the chemical containers by the

manufacturer shall be used as the primary warning label.
The labels placed on the chemical containers by the supplier or manufacturer shall contain the
following:
• Identity of the chemical
• Appropriate Hazard Warnings
• Name and address of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

Chemical container labels shall not be removed, damaged, or defaced. If materials are received
with missing or defective labels and the name of the material, appropriate warnings, and
manufacturers name and address cannot be clearly read then the chemical shall be returned to the
vendor.
C. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

An MSDS shall be available for all chemicals used at each site. The MSDS shall be the primary
information for making hazard determinations. An MSDS for all chemicals used by employees
shall be available at all times. Copies of the MSDS’s shall be maintained at two locations. They
are:
• Copy #1 Wisdom Solutions’s Main Office
• Copy #2 Superintendent’s and/or Foreman’s work truck
All chemicals entering the facility should have an MSDS available when the chemical is issued
for use. Chemicals should not be used without consulting an MSDS. When a written MSDS is
not available, the receiving department clerk shall notify the order requisitioner that the chemical
MSDS is missing. The Requisitioner is the person responsible for obtaining the MSDS. Upon
receipt of the MSDS, the original shall be forwarded to the program coordinator for updating the
master file and distribution of the copies.
If the written MSDS is not available when the chemical is readied for use, then a verbal
communication of the hazards from the supplier may be temporarily used for the MSDS
information. The verbal communication must be passed on in writing by the program
coordinator to all employees who would be potentially exposed to the chemical. The written
MSDS must be received within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the chemical. If the MSDS is
not received within 14 days, then the chemical should be removed from use. In such an instance,
employees have the right to refuse to work with the chemical.
All chemicals will have an MSDS number. This code uniquely identifies the chemical. The
inventory and control of the MSDS system shall be performed by the program coordinator. As
chemicals enter the facility, the receiving department shall verify the existence of a current
MSDS for the chemical from the master list. All chemicals entering the facility for employee use
shall be inspected by the receiving department, even those picked up at a local store by an
individual working for Wisdom Solutions, to ensure that an MSDS is available or will be
obtained. All offsite purchases will be reported to the SHO and an MSDS will be obtained within
IO days.

The Hazard Communication Standard lists the following guidelines for the preparation and
distribution of MSDS’s:
1. The identity used on the label as either:
• A single substance: chemical or common names;
• A mixture tested as a whole: chemical and common names of all ingredients which
are health hazards and which are in concentration of 1% or greater.
• A mixture untested as a whole: chemical and common names of all ingredients

which are health hazards and which are in concentration of 1% or greater,
carcinogens in concentrations of 1% or greater.
2. Physical and chemical characteristics of the hazardous chemicals
3 Physical hazards (potential of fire, explosions, etc.)
4. Known acute and chronic health effects and related health information.
5. Primary routes of entry into the body.
6. Information or exposure limits
7. Whether the chemical is considered to be a carcinogen by OSHA, the International

Agency for Research on Cancer or National Toxicology.
8. Precautions for safe handling.
9. Generally acceptable control measures, engineering controls, PPE and work practices,
etc.
10. Emergency and first aid procedures.
11. Date of MSDS preparation and last revision.
12. Name, address, and phone number of party for preparing and/or distributing the MSDS.
No blank spaces are permitted on an MSDS; if information is not found or not applicable, spaces
should be marked accordingly. One MSDS may be used for similar mixture with essentially the
same hazards and contents. The chemical manufacturer, importer or employer must ensure that
the MSDS accurately reflects scientific evidence. New information must be added to the MSDS
within three (3) months.
A MSDS is to be provided to the facility with the first shipment of the material. Unless
otherwise specified, the MSDS may accompany the shipment, be forwarded by mail or computer
link-up, etc. An updated MSDS must be transmitted with or prior to the next shipment or when
the chemical has been altered or reformulated.

The Manufacturer/importer/distributor must supply a MSDS to their customers. MSDS’s may be
kept in any format as long as all requirements are met. Acceptable formats include: manuals,
files, and computers as long as the information is readily accessible. The program coordinator is
responsible for verifying that every MSDS for chemicals in use in the area contains all the
required information and conforms to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Employee Information and Training
Wisdom Solutions shall provide an education and training program pursuant to the Hazard
Communication Standard. Training shall be conducted at the time of the employee’s initial work
assignment and whenever new hazards are introduced into the work area. Additional training
shall be conducted approximately once a year as a refresher to the initial training program.
Initial HAZCOM training shall be conducted for all new employees during the required health
and safety orientation which all new personnel must attend. Personnel already working in the
work area shall receive training from the program coordinator. All affected employees shall
receive information and training as outlined in the following paragraphs:
A. Information
The following information shall be furnished to all affected personnel concerning the Hazard
Communication Program:
1. Employee rights under the OSHA standard: An overview of the requirements contained
in the Standard
2. Identification of hazardous chemicals present in their work area
3 . The location and availability of the written Hazard Communication Program and list of
hazardous chemicals
4. Methods and observations used to determine the presence and release of hazardous
chemicals in the work area.
B. Training
Employees shall be trained to be able to recognize the hazards of the materials that they are using
or are exposed to, control measures and emergency procedures. Specifically, workers shall
receive training consisting of-
1. Reviewing each MSDS for the chemicals which they are using or are exposed to in the
work areas; upon initial assigrunent, when MSDS has not previously been reviewed,
when MSDS changes are made and when new materials are introduced into the work
area

2. How to determine the presence of or the release of hazardous chemical vapors/gases into
the work area atmosphere (industrial hygiene monitoring, odor, visual appearance)
3 . Physical and health hazards of the chemical
4 . Exposure control measures, e.g., safe work practices, engineering controls, PPE, and
emergency procedures
5. In-plant labeling system
6. MSDS health and safety information
7. Hazards of chemicals to workers involved in non-routine tasks such as confined space

entry and the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of equipment
8. Company and employee responsibilities
9. First aid treatment
10. Waste disposal practices.
C. Task Specific Training

To develop specific training for individual jobs, the following guidelines should be followed:
1 . List all jobs and associated occupations that handle or use hazardous chemicals
2. Identify areas where an industrial hygiene or occupational health evaluation may be

needed
3. Use Job Safety Analysis or other methods to break down the job into easily learned steps
4. Write operating procedures
5. Conduct and document training
6. Review training procedures periodically, especially prior to performing non-routine

tasks.
D. Employer Recall Requirements

After training is completed, employees should be able to verbally recall the following basic
information about the program and each hazardous material, in simple language:
1. The basic requirements of the HAZCOM Standard
2. Operations/processes where exposures are, or may be present and which hazardous

chemicals may be present
3. Location of the Written Program, MSDS files, and Hazardous Chemical list
4. How to interpret an MSDS

5. Physical hazards of the chemicals, i.e., flammability, compressed gas, etc.
6. Effects the chemical has on the body long and short term through inhalation, ingestion,
or skin contact
7. How workers can protect themselves from overexposure, or use emergency procedures
(engineering controls, work practices, PPE, etc.)
8. Spill response procedures for chemical emergencies.
Non-Routine Tasks
Wisdom Solutions will analyze and when necessary develop written instructions (SOP’s) for jobs
involving non-routine tasks (tank cleaning, excavation, trenching, etc). The employee will be
briefed by their supervisor on the correct procedures to follow when performing the job and the
hazards associated with the job. The following are considered good work practices for employee
protection:
• Unlabeled containers (Drums, Jars, etc.) will be treated as hazardous material until the
product can be identified. The container will not be handled until employee protection
requirements can be established.
• All unlabeled pipes on work site will be treated as if they contain hazardous materials. The
contents of this piping will be established when necessary in job performance. No line will
be tapped into, opened in any way, or worked on until the contents have been identified and
hazards have been established
Contractors
It is the responsibility of the customer to provide the contractor and their employees the following
information:
• Listing of hazardous chemicals which they may be exposed to while working with Wisdom
Solutions on different sites
• MSDS’s for the chemicals which the contractor’s employees may be exposed to while
working with Wisdom Solutions at any site
• Precautions which should be taken to lessen the possibility of exposures by the usage of
appropriate protective measures

• Outline Wisdom Solutions safety requirements (e.g., safety glasses) and ensure that all
• Wisdom Solutions company requirements are followed.
Also, it must be assured that contractors fumish the following information:
• Listings of any chemicals which they are bringing on site to accomplish their work
• MSDS’s for the above listed chemicals
• Appropriate warnings
• A signed statement, having read and agreed to the Hazard Communication Policy.
Chemical Inventory, Hazardous Chemical
A. General Information
A listing of known chemicals produced and/or used in each work area shall be available to all
employees at all times. The list will be an integral part of this program and an updated list along
with the Communication Program shall be filed with the MSDS’s in the MSDS binders.
The list has been assembled according to the chemical’s location within each area of
responsibility and includes both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Instead of deciding
which chemicals are hazardous or non-hazardous, the most conservative approach is being used;
all chemicals are considered hazardous. By using this approach, all chemicals are continuously
scrutinized before handling.
B. Organization of the List

The chemical list is organized in conjunction with the MSDS cross-reference system. As a
result, an MSDS should exist for every inventoried chemical. The list describes the following
information:
1. MSDS Number: Each chemical is assigned an inventory number
2. Number of MSDS Available: each chemical supplier must send an MSDS to Wisdom
Solutions When chemicals are purchased from more than one supplier then multiple
MSDS’s are required
3. Most recent Revision: From all the available MSDS’S, the most recent revision is shown
so that the most current MSDS is used for reference
4. Common Name: The most familiar name used to identify the chemical. This should
also be the name found on the chemical label

5. Synonym Name: Alternative names used by different chemical suppliers or regulatory
agencies. This name helps to identify the chemical label with the chemical name found
on the MSDS
6. CAS Number: The Chemical Abstracts Service Registry number. Each Registry
Number designates only one chemical
7. Location: The location of chemicals that are used on site.

CONTRACTOR STATEMENT
Per agreement between____________________________________________________(Contractor) and

_________________________________________________(Company) in which Contractor has agreed to
perform certain work on Company’s property for an agreed fee or rate, Contractor acknowledges that Company
uses and/or produces various substances which may be classified as hazardous substances under OSHA’s
Hazard Communication Standard. Contractor recognizes this use of hazardous substances by Company and
acknowledges that Company has provided Contractor with a description of such substance which may be
present in the areas of Company’s facility to with Contractor and its employees may have access during the
perfon-nance of the job as agreed. Contractor further acknowledges that Company has also provided
suggestions for appropriate protective measures which should be observed when Contractor’s employees are
in the area of the hazardous substances.
It is Contractor’s sole responsibility to inform its employees of the described hazardous substances and
protective measures suggested by Company. It is Contractor’s further sole responsibility to ensure that
Contractor’s employees observe protective measures suggested by Company.
Contractor agrees that, in the event that it shall be required to bring any hazardous substances onto Company’s
property during the performance of its job, it shall notify Company in advance and suggest to Company
appropriate protective measures to be observed by Company’s employees.
Company specifically reserves the right to interrupt or terminate Contractor’s work if Contractor should fail
in whole or in part to comply with these ten-ns and Contractor shall be prohibited from renewing such work
in progress until all applicable safety and health procedures are implemented.
Agreed this _________________ day of_________________________________, 20________
CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE COMPANY SIGNATURE

S E C T I O N F O U R
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment Program
A. Scope
This program applies to all Wisdom Solutions work sites. This program covers all employees
and management personnel who are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
B. Purpose
The purpose of the PPE program is to ensure the proper selection of Personal Protective
Equipment to protect employees in the workplace.
This program covers the required topics outlined in the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.132 with
an emphasis on Hazard assessment for equipment selection and employee training. Protective
equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities,
protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided,
used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of
hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical
irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any
part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
All personal protective equipment shall be of safe design and construction for the work to be
performed. The following are general requirements for Wisdom Solutions work sites:
1. Wisdom Solutions shall provide to their employees, at a minimum, safety glasses with
rigid side shields, which meet ANSI Z.87. Only clear lens safety glasses shall be worn
while working indoors or in enclosed areas.
2. All employees shall wear sturdy leather work boots (ankle high) on the work site. Steel
toe and metatarsal protection are recommended as required in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.136.
3. All employees shall wear shirts with sleeves (at least T-shirt length) and full length
pants.
4. Wisdom Solutions shall provide employees hearing protection when required. The
Safety & Health Officer shall document the development and implementation of a

continuous effective Hearing Conservation Program in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.95
(c) if necessary.
5. When respiratory protective equipment is required for a Wisdom Solutions job task, the
SHO shall ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.134 and any Site Respiratory Protection
Program.
6. All employees, if required by their job task(Confined Space Entry, Climbing, Powered
Platforms, etc.) shall wear a Class C full body harness and shock absorbing lanyards,
unless the equipment would increase the overall risk of the job task. Proper utilization
shall be enforced by the Safety & Health Officer.
7. The Safety & Health Officer shall ensure that all work areas requiring personal
protective equipment are properly posted and clearly marked.
Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment & Certification
employees through the prevention of occupational injuries and illness, applicable legal
contractual requirements for occupational safety and health, and Federal and State OSHA
requirements.
Consistent with this objective, a written Personal Protective Equipment program has been
developed and implemented. All Wisdom Solutions employees are included in the program. A
copy of the written program shall be available to employees. This program ensures that Wisdom
Solutions remains in compliance with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment.
Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and
extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be
provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by
reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or
mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the
function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.
Where employees provide their own protective equipment, the employee’s supervisor shall be
responsible to assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such
equipment. The SHO shall be contacted for guidance when necessary.
All personal protective equipment shall be of safe design and construction for the work to be
performed. This section of the program is intended to provide assistance to the SHO, Managers,
Supervisors, and employees in implementing requirements for a hazard assessment and the
selection of personal protective equipment.

A. Controlling Hazards
PPE devices alone should not be relied on to provide protection against hazards, but should be
used in conjunction with guards, engineering controls, and safe work practices.
B. Assessment and Selection

It is necessary to consider certain general guidelines for assessing the foot, head, eye, face, and
hand hazard situations that exist in an occupational or educational operation or process, and to
match the protective devices to the particular hazard. It should be the responsibility of the SHO
to exercise common sense and appropriate expertise to accomplish these tasks.
C. Assessment Guidelines
In order to assess the need for PPE the following steps should be taken:
1. Survey. The SHO shall conduct a walk-through survey of the areas in question. The
purpose of the survey is to identify sources of hazards to workers. Consideration should
be given to the basic hazard categories:
a. Impact
b. Penetration
c. Compression
d. Chemical
e. Heat
f. Harmful dust
g. Light (optical) radiation
h. Electrical
i. Overhead hazards
2. Sources. During the walk-through survey the SHO should observe the area for the
following conditions:
a. Sources of motion; i.e., machinery, equipment, or movement of personnel
b. Sources of high temperatures
c. Chemical exposures
d. Sources of harmful dust
e. Sources of light radiation; i.e. welding, brazing, cutting, etc.
f. Sources of falling objects
g. Sources of sharp objects

h. Sources of rolling or pinching objects
i. Layout of workplace
j. Electrical hazards.
In addition, injury/accident data (OSHA 200 log and Accident reports) shall be reviewed to help
identify problem areas.
The Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment/Certification form shall be used to record
information obtained during the walk-through inspection. The form will be completed by the
SHO. The Hazard Assessment shall be used to identify those areas which require the use of
personal protective equipment. The completed form will act as the certification document for the
Hazard Assessment and it will be reviewed as necessary.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT HAZARD
ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION
This hazard assessment is a required component of Wisdom Solutions’ personal protective equipment program
and is part of Wisdom Solutions’ safety & health program. This assessment provides information needed to
select the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the hazards present or likely to be present at a
workplace.
Company Name:
Work site location or address:
Date of Assessment:
Job Title:
Description of Job Activities:
I certify that the hazard assessment required by 29 CFR Part 1910.132 has been performed to establish the
need for personal protective equipment in this workplace. The purpose of the survey was to identify sources of
hazards to workers.
Assessment Performed By: Title:
Signature: Date:

ASSESSMENT/CERTIFICATION (PAGE 2 OF 9)
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
1. Are there chemicals used at this workplace?

❍ NO, continue step 14, “ Harmful Dust Hazards” ❍ YES
2. Do these chemicals require the use of personal protective equipment’.?

❍ NO, continue step 14, “Harmful Dust Hazards” ❍ YES
3. Chemical Name: (Name shown on MSDS)
4. Common Name:
5. Amount Used: Time Period:
6. Check the Hazards associated with this chemical, use MSDS, NIOSH Pocket Guide, Labels:
A. Route of Entry/Exposure Route
❍ Inhalation ❍ Skin Absorption ❍ Ingestion ❍ Injection
B. Health Hazards
❍ No Health Hazard ❍ Toxic ❍ Highly Toxic
If Toxic or Highly Toxic, List OSHA PEL:
❍ Reproductive Toxin ❍ Irritant ❍ Corrosive ❍ Carcinogen ❍ Sensitizer
C. Physical Hazards
❍ No Physical hazards ❍ Combustible Liquid ❍ Compressed Gas ❍ Oxidizer

❍ Flammable Gas ❍ Explosive ❍ Flammable Liquid/Solid
7. Does employee exposure exceed the permissible exposure limit? ❍ NO ❍ YES

8. Has monitoring been conducted to determine exposure levels? ❍ NO ❍ YES
9. Will the chemical irritate skin or eyes on contact? ❍ NO ❍ YES

1O. Will the chemical splash during use? ❍ NO ❍ YES

11. Does the chemical release irritating mists? ❍ NO ❍ YES
12. Does the Material Safety Data Sheet recommend respiratory Protection? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If YES, what type?______________________________________________________________________
13. The following types of personal protective equipment are required during activities involving this
chemical:
❍ Impermeable gloves ❍ Goggles ❍ Apron
❍ Encapsulating Suit ❍ Air Purifying respirator ❍ Chemical resistant gloves
❍ Face shield ❍ Smock ❍ Shoe covers
❍ SCBA ❍ Safety glasses ❍ Lab coat
❍ Coveralls ❍ Dust/Mist respirators ❍ SAR/Air Line respirator
Other:
HARMFUL DUST HAZARDS
14. Are there sources of harmful dusts? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If YES, what type?______________________________________________________________________
15. What is the potential injury risk from the harmful dust?
16. What is the permissible exposure limit of the dust?
17. Does the Material Safety Data Sheet recommend a dust mask? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If YES, what type?______________________________________________________________________

18. The following types of personal protective equipment are required to be wom when performing activities
involving this dust hazard:
❍ Goggles ❍ Dust/mist particulate respirator—Type:_______________________________
Other:
COMPRESSION HAZARDS
19. Are there activities where an employee may encounter compression hazards?
20. Describe the types of compression hazards which exist.
21. Are fork lifts used in the area where an employee walks? ❍ NO ❍ YES
22. Are manual skids used by employees? ❍ NO ❍ YES
23. Do employees install or work with heavy pipes? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If YES, describe:_______________________________________________________________________
24. Are there bulk paper rolls in the area? ❍ NO ❍ YES

25. Are there objects in the area which may roll over an employee’s feet? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If YES, describe:_______________________________________________________________________
26. Are there process hazards which could crush an employee’s feet or hands? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
27. The following types of personal protective equipment would be required to be worn by employees when
performing activities involving a compression hazard:
Safety shoes which provide compression protection

Other:________________________________________________________________________________

IMPACT HAZARDS
28. Are there sources of motion which expose an employee to impact hazards? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
29. Is there any process which requires the movement of tools? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
30. Do employees work around or under conveyor belts which carry equipment or machinery?
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
31. Is work performed below other workers who use tools or machinery which could fall?
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
32. Are any of the following activities performed in the work area?
❍ Chipping ❍ Grinding Machinery ❍ Woodworking ❍ Sawing
❍ El Masonry Work ❍ El Chiseling ❍ Riveting ❍ Sanding
❍ Other operations:____________________________________
33 Is the employee required to carry heavy objects which could cause injury if dropped?
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
34. The following types of personal protective equipment are required to be worn when performing activities
involving these impact hazards:
❍ Goggles ❍ Safety glasses with side shields ❍ Face Shields
❍ Head protection ❍ Safety shoes designed for impact protection
❍ Other:______________________________________________
PENETRATION HAZARDS
35. Are there penetration hazards? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
36. Does the employee perform activities where they may cut their hands? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If Yes, describe::________________________________________________________________________

37. Is there scrap metal, nails, wire, screws, tacks or large staples in the area where employees work?
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
38. Is metal fabrication performed? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
39. Are there sharp objects in the workplace? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
40. Are there processes where abrasion could occur? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
involving these penetration hazards:
❍ Head Protection ❍ Cut Resistant Gloves ❍ Safety Shoes/Penetration Protection

Other:_____________________________________
HEAT HAZARDS
42. Are there sources of high temperatures in the workplace? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
43. Are welding operations performed by employees? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
involving these heat hazards:
❍ Face shields ❍ Screen Face Shields ❍ Reflective Face Shields

❍ Goggles ❍ Safety Glasses with side shields ❍ Thermal Protective Clothing
❍ Gloves which provide heat protection ❍ Other:__________________

LIGHT/RADIATION HAZARDS
45. Are there activities performed in areas where high intensity light exists? ❍ NO ❍ YES
If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
46. Are lasers used in the workplace? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
47. Are welding operations performed? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
48. Are UV lights used? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
49. Do employees perform brazing or cutting operations? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
50. Are heat treating operations performed? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
51. Is there excessive solar glare? ❍ NO ❍ YES

If Yes, describe:________________________________________________________________________
52. Would the use of shaded glasses make it more comfortable for employees working in the area?
❍ NO ❍ YES
involving a radiation hazard:
· ❍ Welding Helmets ❍ Shaded Safety Glasses ❍ Welding Shields
❍ Special Purpose Lenses ❍ Welding Goggles ❍ Other:

ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
54. This workplace has the following additional hazards? (For example noise, electrical, etc.)
55. This hazard is present in the following work locations.
involving this additional hazard:
RECORDS REVIEW
57. The injury/accident data has been reviewed to identify problem areas. The following areas have had
injuries which may indicate the need for personal protective equipment.
58. List the types of injuries:
59. List any injury trends that have been identified:
60. List injury reduction/remediation efforts:

RECOMMENDATIONS
The following personal protective equipment is required to be worn by employees when performing the
activities covered by this job title:
❍ Chemical Resistant Gloves ❍ Goggles ❍ Safety Glasses ❍ Face Shield

❍ Thermal Insulating Gloves ❍ Sleeves ❍ Shoe Covers ❍ Boots
❍ Chemical Protective Suit ❍ Smock ❍ Coveralls ❍ Apron
❍ Encapsulating Suit ❍ Lab Coat ❍ Ear Plugs ❍ Ear Muffs
❍ Respiratory Protection Type:_______________________________________
❍ Other:_________________________________________________________
NOTE: Employees who wear respirators must be certified by a physician to be physically able to
perform the work and to wear respiratory protection devices and the employee must be properly fit
tested. This information must be documented and maintained by the employer.
Employees required to wear Personal Protective Equipment must be training on the following:
a. When PPE is necessary.

b. What PPE is necessary.
c. How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE
d. The limitations of PPE.
e. The proper care, maintenance, useful life and disposal of PPE
f. Who to contact for replacement of PPE or for more information.

S E C T I O N F I V E
EQUIPMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLES
Equipment and Motor Vehicle Program
Consistent with this objective, an Equipment and Motor Vehicle Program has been developed
and will be coordinated by the SHO. This complies with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.600 and 29 CFR
1926.550(a)(15), Motor Vehicles and Mechanized Equipment.
A. Scope
The Equipment and Motor Vehicle Program applies to all Com-Net employees who may be
required in the course of their job to operate equipment and/or motor vehicles.
B. Purpose
The purpose of the Equipment and Motor Vehicle Program is to ensure that all employees or
subcontractors are protected against the potential for injury while operating or working in the
vicinity of company vehicles and/or equipment. This program covers the topics outlined in
OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.600.
Responsibilities
A. Safety and Health Officer

The SHO has the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all management personnel are aware of the Equipment and Motor Vehicle
Program and periodically inform them of the program’s progress.
2. Periodically audit and document the Equipment and Motor Vehicle Program’s progress.
3. Review operations to determine job tasks that may expose workers to dangerous working
conditions.

4. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the Equipment and Motor Vehicle
Program.
5. Provide and document Equipment and Motor Vehicle training for all affected employees.
Maintain a copy of all training documentation and place a copy of the training
documentation in each employee’s safety file.
B. Employees
1. Attend the Equipment and Motor Vehicle Training Program.
2. Use engineering controls, work practice controls and personal protective equipment as
3. Inform the SHO of
• any near accidents regarding equipment/vehicles.
• any maintenance needs which are not taken care of within a reasonable amount of
time after the maintenance issue has been reported in writing to the mechanic.
Procedures
A. Wisdom Solutions will evaluate all work areas which are suspected to be hazardous due to
operation of equipment and vehicles.
B. Wisdom Solutions will provide training on the safe operation of equipment and vehicles to
all employees.
C. Heavy machinery, equipment or their parts which are suspended by jacks shall be cribbed or
blocked to prevent falling or shifting before employees are permitted to work under or between
them. Bulldozer and scraper blades, end loader buckets, dump bodies and similar equipment
shall be either fully lowered or blocked when being repaired or when not in use. All controls
shall be in a neutral position, with the motors stopped and brakes set unless work being
performed requires otherwise.
D. Whenever equipment is parked, the parking brakes shall be set. Equipment parked on
inclines shall have the wheels chocked and parking brake set.
E. Motor Vehicles in this section refers to vehicles that operate at an off-highway jobsite not
open to public traffic.
1. All vehicles must have an operating service brake system, emergency brake system and a
parking brake system.

2. When conditions are such that additional light is needed, all vehicles shall have two
headlights and two taillights operating.
3. All vehicles shall have operable brake lights.
4. All vehicles will have an audible warning device at the operator’s station.
5. Do not use motor vehicles with an obstructed rear view unless:
• The vehicle has a reverse signal alarin which can be heard above surrounding noise
level, or
• An observer signals that it is safe to back up.
6. Vehicles with cabs must have a windshield and powered wipers. Cracked or broken
glass shall be replaced. Vehicles operating in conditions that cause fogging or frosting
of the windshield shall be equipped with operating defrosting devices.
7. Vehicles that haul things and are loaded by cranes, power shovels, or loaders should
have a cab shield or canopy to protect the operator from shifting or falling materials.
8. Tools and material shall be secured to prevent movement when transported in the same
compartment with employees.
9. Operators must use seat belts.
10. Dump bodies should be locked in position to prevent accidental lowering of the body
while maintenance or inspection work is being done.
11. Latches on the operating levers controlling hoisting or dumping devices should be
engaged to prevent accidental starting or tripping of the mechanism.
12. Each day, before beginning work, employees operating motor vehicles must check these
items:
• Service brakes, including trailer brake connections
• Parking system (hand brake)
• Emergency stopping system (brakes)
• Tires
• Horn
• Steering mechanism
• Coupling devices
• Seat Belts
• Operating Controls
• Safety Devices

• Lights
• Reflectors
• Windshield Wipers
• Defrosters
• Fire Extinguisher
All defects shall be corrected before you use the vehicle.
F. Material Handling Equipment
1. Earth moving Equipment such as scrapers, bulldozers, graders, etc.

a. Operator must wear the seat belt
b. Shall have a service braking system capable of stopping and holding the equipment
fully loaded.
c. Must be equipped with an operating horn, distinguished from the surrounding noise
level, which shall be operated as needed when the machine is moving in either
direction.
d. A reverse signal alarm that can be heard above the surrounding noise level must be
used if there is an obstructed rear view.
G. Site Clearing Equipment
1. Equipment must be equipped with rollover guards.
2. Overhead covering on the canopy should be at least 1/8 inch steel plate or 1/4 inch
woven wire mesh.
H. Abide by all regulations, speed laws, load limits, etc. while operating vehicles.
I. Company vehicles must not be driven during or after consuming alcoholic beverages or
controlled substances.
J. Employees must be authorized to drive a company vehicle. Employees must have a valid
driver’s license before operating a company vehicle.

K. Employees must possess a CDL to operate:
• Single vehicle with a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds,
• A trailer with a gross weight of more than I 0,000 pounds if the gross combination
weight rating is more than 26,000 pounds
Training Program
Wisdom Solutions shall conduct a training program for all employees during new employee
orientation and refresher courses annually on the equipment and motor vehicle program.

S E C T I O N S I X
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency and Fire Prevention Plans
employees, and to provide procedures to ensure employee safety during emergency situations.
Consistent with this objective, Wisdom Solutions has developed and implemented emergency
plans and fire prevention plans.
A. Scope
These plans apply to all emergency action plans (Emergency Response Plans) required by OSHA
standard. The written program covers all employees, contractors on site, visitors, and guests.
B. Purpose
The purpose of the emergency response plans is to ensure employees respond correctly in the
event of an emergency situation. This program covers those designated actions employers and
employees must take to ensure employee safety from fire and other emergencies.
Employee Evacuation
A. Wisdom Solutions employees and other on-site personnel shall observe and participate in
notices to evacuate the work area. The evacuation notices may be a drill or an actual event. An
alarm, bell or siren, will be sounded to order evacuation. The Public Address system (P.A.)
verbal alarms, phones, and other means can also be used to sound the evacuation alarm.
B. Before evacuating the work area, Wisdom Solutions employees and other on-site personnel
shall turn off or make safe any equipment or process which could become a safety or fire hazard
if left unattended.
C. All personnel will evacuate via established evacuation routes. These routes are posted in
each work area. Visitors, contractors, and guests will be escorted out of the building using the
designated evacuation routes.

D. Supervisors or alternate will account for all personnel in their work areas. Each supervisor
will report the status of their employees to the Incident Commander.
Emergency Notification
Wisdom Solutions has designated the Safety & Health Officer (SHO) or his alternate as the
Incident Commander during emergencies which involve, or may affect employees, or approved
subcontractors working at the Georgia facility. Wisdom Solutions employees will be familiar
with the site specific emergency response plan.
During on site emergencies, Wisdom Solutions employee will follow the site specific emergency
response plan provided by the Prime Contractor. All operating equipment will be shut down, if
possible, and employees will follow established evacuation routes to areas of safe refuge.
Wisdom Solutions employees who discover or encounter a situation which constitutes an

emergency will immediately warn others in the immediate area, make necessary notifications of
alarm, and notify the on site supervisor or his alternate so appropriate action may be taken to
mitigate the situation.
Emergency Notification Numbers
EMERGENCY (FIRE, MEDICAL, RESCUE) 911

AMBULANCE 911
POLICE 911
WISDOM SOLUTIONS, PRESIDENT WK. (770) 982.3551
CELL (678) 641.3299
SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER WK. (CHECK #)
CHEMTREC (800) 434-9300 (CHECK #)
POISON CONTROL CENTER (800) 282-5846 (CHECK #)
Fire Protection
A. Wisdom Solutions shall provide adequate fire extinguishing equipment as required in OSHA
29 CFR 1910.157. Fire Extinguishing equipment on site will be identified. The equipment will
be readily accessible for use.
B. Each work vehicle is equipped with a Fire Extinguisher, rated not less than 1OB.

C. The project Safety & Health Officer or his alternate shall ensure that fire extinguishing
equipment is inspected monthly and ensure compliance to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157. The SHO
will ensure that inspections are recorded, and that discrepancies are reported and/or corrected.
D. Only employees who meet the training requirements under OSHA standards will utilize fire
extinguishing equipment.
E. Employees will be briefed on the emergency action plan for their work area or job site.
Evacuation routes will be identified. Evacuation alarms will be sounded during emergencies and
employees will evacuate the work area by the safest possible route.
First Aid
A. The local ambulance service will provide emergency ambulance service for the Georgia
office.
B. Wisdom Solutions shall provide a listing of all employees working at the job site who have a
current certification in administering CPR/First Aid.
C. Each Wisdom Solutions office shall maintain at least one person with a current certification
in CPR/First Aid during regular hours of work and/or while work is being performed.
D. All Wisdom Solutions employees who are CPR/First Aid certified will comply with the
Blood Borne Pathogen standard for personnel whose job responsibilities include administering
medical attention or cause the potential for coming in contact with blood or other body fluids.
E. Wisdom Solutions shall maintain first aid supplies as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.15 1.
A first aid kit will be carried in at least one work vehicle on each job site.
F. The project Superintendent or his alternate, and the employee shall ensure that all First Aid
supplies are inspected on a regular basis. The SHO shall ensure that inspections are recorded,
and that discrepancies are reported and/or corrected to ensure compliance. The employee and the
SHO share responsibilities for inspection of the first aid kits monthly and ordering replacement
supplies as necessary.
G. Eyewash stations will be provided in the appropriate locations that have a potential for eye
contamination. Employees will be trained on the proper eye washing techniques.

H. The following is a list of employees who are CPR/First Aid Certified:
Name Certification Level Date Completed

Fire Prevention
A. The fixed facilities occupied by Wisdom Solutions have either fixed fire detection devices
(smoke or heat) and/ or fixed fire suppression devices (sprinkler system, hose stations). All
buildings have fire extinguishers, rated (A,B,C,D) for that work area. These extinguishers were
selected on the potential ignition sources and their control procedures, and the type fire
protection equipment which can control a fire involving them.
B. The supervisor shall at the end of each work shift tour the work area or job site to ensure that
no evidence of combustion remains undetected.
C. Employees shall perform a walk down of any hot work area prior to commencement of work
to insure that combustible or flammable materials are not exposed or pose a potential threat.
D. Wisdom Solutions shall ensure that a suitable fire extinguisher is immediately available in
the work area.
E. Wisdom Solutions employees shall follow established procedures involving hot work
activities such as cutting, grinding, or welding.
F. Employees shall observe the hotwork activities area for at least 30 minutes after terrnination
of activities to ensure that no possibility of fire exists.
G. The SHO or his alternate shall conduct a monthly inspection of all site fire extinguishing
equipment. The SHO shall ensure availability, inspection, and maintenance of such equipment.
The SHO shall maintain records on fire extinguishing equipment.
H. Wisdom Solutions employees are to ensure that fire extinguishing equipment is not blocked
and is readily accessible at all times.
I. Fire extinguishers that have been used must be removed from service, and replaced or
reserviced immediately.
Training
Wisdom Solutions shall conduct a training program for all employees. Wisdom Solutions will
review the plan with each employee at the following times:

a. Initially when the plan is developed,
b. Whenever the employee’s responsibilities or designated actions change,
c. Whenever the plan is changed,
d. The training program shall be repeated annually for all employees.

S E C T I O N S E V E N
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
Confined Space Entry Program
employees through the prevention of occupational injuries and illness. This objective will be
carried out in accordance with accepted industry standards, applicable legal contractual
requirements for occupational safety and health, and Federal and State OSHA requirements.
Consistent with this objective, a written Confined Space Entry Program has been developed and
implemented. All employees are included in the program. A copy of the written program shall
be available on all active work sites. This program ensures that Wisdom Solutions remains in
compliance with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.146, permit-required confined spaces.
A. Scope
This program contains requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees from the
hazards of entry into and work within “No permit Required-Confined Space” and “Permit
Required Confined Space” in General Industry. These hazards can be identified and controlled
by an employer exercising due care. It covers all employees who are directly involved with
confined space entry or supervision of those activities.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this program is to ensure all Wisdom Solutions employees utilize established
procedures for entry into confined spaces. This program covers the requirements for confined
space entry procedures, employee training and periodic review of the program outlined in
OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.146.
C. Application
These procedures apply to employees who enter confined spaces to perform work activities.
Entry means the action by which a person passes through an opening into a permit-required
confined space. Entry includes ensuring ongoing work activities in that space and is considered
to have occurred as soon as any part of the entrant’s body breaks the plane of an opening into the
space.

General Requirements
A. Wisdom Solutions shall evaluate fixed facilities to determine if there are any confined
spaces. Confined space means a space that:
1 . Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform
assigned work
2. Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (for example, tanks, vessels, silos,
storage bins, vaults, and pits are spaces that may have limited means of entry)
3. Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
These confined spaces shall be evaluated to determine if they are “Non-permit confined space “
or ‘Permit-required confined space “.
1. Non-permitconfinedspacemeansaconfinedspacethatdoesnotcontainor,with respect to
atmospheric hazards, have the potential to contain any hazard capable of causing death
or serious physical harm.
2. Permit-required confined space (permit space) means a confined space that has one or
more of the following characteristics:
a. Contains or has a potential to contain a hazardous atmosphere
b. Contains a material that has the potential for engulfing an entrant
c. Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated

by inwardly converging walls or by a floor which slopes downward and tapers to a
smaller cross-section
d. Contains any recognized serious safety or health hazard.
B. Wisdom Solutions personnel work as subcontractors at other facilities that may contain
confined spaces. Wisdom Solutions personnel will coordinate confined space work activities
with the owner/contractor (host employer). Wisdom Solutions employees will obtain any
available information regarding confined space hazards and entry operations from the host
employer. If the host employer has no procedures for confined space entry, then Wisdom
Solutions’ confined space entry program will be utilized.
C. If the workplace contains permit spaces, then Wisdom Solutions or host employer shall
inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of
the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces. Wisdom Solutions
employees will observe and obey all posted warning signs.

D. All work areas that could beconsidered confined spaces whether posted or not, will be treated
as a “Confined Space - Permit Required for Entry” until proven otherwise. This will ensure
employee safety.
Responsibilities
The program coordinator has the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all management personnel are aware of the Confined Space Entry program
and periodically inform them of the program’s progress.
2. Periodically audit and document the Confined Space Entry program’s progress.
3. Review Wisdom Solutions’ Confined Space Entry program and canceled permits on an
annual basis, and revise the program as necessary, to ensure that employees
participating in entry operations are protected from permit space hazards.
4. Evaluate the workplace to determine if any spaces are permit-required confined spaces.
5. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the Confined Space Entry program.
B. Entrants
The only confined space entrants shall be individuals who are authorized by Wisdom Solutions to
enter and perform work in a confined space. Wisdom Solutions shall ensure that entrants receive
the appropriate training, and perform their duties under the entry procedure for “Non-Permit
Confined Space” entry program or “Permit Required-Confined Space” entry program.
1. Follows entry procedure exactly. Ensure all testing is completed and documented on
entry permit, when necessary. Entrant will not enter a confined space that contains a
hazardous atmosphere.
2. Knows the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode,
signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure.
3. Maintains continuous visual or verbal contact with the attendant. Recognizes confined
space hazards and communicates with the attendant as necessary to enable the attendant
to monitor entrant status and to enable the attendant to alert entrants of the need to
evacuate the space as required.
4. Alert the attendant whenever:

a. The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous
situation, or
b. The entrant detects a prohibited condition.
5. The entrant will exit from the permit space as quickly as possible whenever:
a. An order to evacuate is given by the attendant or the entry supervisor,
b. The entrant recognizes any warning sign or symptom of exposure to a dangerous

situation.
c. An evacuation alarm is activated.
6. Properly utilize safety equipment and personal protective equipment when necessary.
7. Know Wisdom Solutions principles. Use full body harness and rope safety line system
where appropriate.
8. Meet training requirements by attending all training sessions and safety meetings. Carry
certification (wallet card) when working on confined space entry projects.
C. Attendants
An individual stationed outside the confined space who is trained as required and who monitors
the authorized entrants inside. Wisdom Solutions shall ensure that attendants receive appropriate
training, and perform their duties under the entry procedure program.
1. Attendants may not enter confined space to perform a rescue unless he or she is properly
relieved by another employee qualified to assume attendant responsibilities. Ensures all
testing is completed and documented on entry form, when required. Attendants will not
allow entrants to enter a confined space that has a hazardous atmosphere.
2. Knows the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the signs or
symptoms, and consequences of the exposure.
3. Is aware of possible behavioral effects of hazard exposure in authorized entrants.
4. Continuously maintains an accurate count of authorized entrants in the permit space and
ensures that the means used to identify authorized entrants accurately identifies who is in
the permit space.
5. Remains outside the permit space during entry operations until relieved by another
attendant.
6. Communicates with authorized entrants as necessary to monitor entrant status and to alert
entrants of the need to evacuate the space.
7. Monitors activities inside and outside the space to determine if it is safe for entrants to
remain in the space and orders the authorized entrants to evacuate the permit space
immediately under any of the following conditions:

a. If the attendant detects a prohibited condition.
b. If the attendant detects the behavioral effects of hazardous exposure in an

authorized entrant
c. If the attendant detects a situation outside the space that could endanger the
authorized entrants
d. If the attendant cannot effectively and safely perform all their duties.
8. Summons rescue and other emergency services as soon as the attendant determines that
authorized entrants may need assistance to escape from permit space hazards
9. Takes the following actions when unauthorized persons approach or enter a permit
space while entry is underway:
a. Warn the unauthorized persons that they must stay away from the permit space.
b. Advise the unauthorized persons that they must exit immediately if they have
entered the permit space.
c. Inform the authorized entrants and the entry supervisor if unauthorized persons
have entered the permit space.
10. Performs non-entry rescues as specified by Wisdom Solutions ‘s rescue procedures.
11. Performs no duties that might interfere with the attendant’s primary duty to monitor and
protect the authorized entrants.
12. Meets training requirements by attending all training sessions and safety meetings.
Carries certification (wallet card) when working on confined space entry projects.
D. Entry Supervisor
An individual, who may be the entrant or attendant, responsible for determining if acceptable
entry conditions are present at a confined space where entry is planned, for authorizing entry and
overseeing entry operations, and for terminating entry as required.
1. Knows the hazards that may be faced during entry, including information on the mode,
signs or symptoms, and consequences of the exposure
2. Verifies that the appropriate entries have been made on the permit, that all tests
specified by the permit have been conducted and that all procedures and equipment
specified by the permit are in place before endorsing the permit and allowing entry to
begin.
3 Terminates the entry and cancels the permit when:
a. The entry operations covered by the entry permit have been completed
b. A condition that is not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit
space.

4. Verifies that rescue services are available and that the means for summoning them are
operable.
5. Removes unauthorized individuals who enter or who attempt to enter the permit space
during entry operations.
6. Determines, whenever responsibility for a pen-nit space entry operation is transferred

and at intervals dictated by the hazards and operations performed within the space, that
entry operations remain consistent with terms of the entry permit and that acceptable
entry conditions are maintained.
7. Ensures all “Confined Space Entry Permits” are maintained on site for review. Ensures
that canceled permits are returned to the Human Resources office.
8. Meets training requirements by attending all training sessions and safety meetings.
Carries certification (wallet card) when working on confined space entry projects.
Hazard Identification
If the workplace contains permit spaces, Wisdom Solutions shall inform exposed employees, by
posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence, location and
danger posed by the confined space.
When Wisdom Solutions employees are required to enter a “ Permit Required-Confined Space” to
perform work, the standard operating procedure in this section will be utilized and the confined
space entry permit form will be followed with air monitoring to be conducted to determine the
safety of the work environment. Direct reading hand held instruments will be used by Wisdom
Solutions employees. The name, brand/type, and serial number of the direct reading device will
be listed on the “Confined Space Entry Permit”. Before an employee enters the space, the
internal atmosphere shall be tested, with a calibrated direct-reading instrument, for the following
conditions in the order given:
• Oxygen content, Oxygen concentration below 19.5% is Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health (IDLH) atmosphere and Oxygen concentration above 23.5% is considered a
flammable hazard. Normal air is approximately 20.8%.
• Flammable gases and vapors in excess of 10 percent of its lower explosive limit (LEL) are
considered hazardous and employee evacuation of the confined space is required.
• Potential toxic air contaminants with concentration above the posted OSHA PEL limit.

“Hazardous atmosphere” means an atmosphere that may expose employees to the risk of death,
incapacitation, impairment of ability, injury, or acute illness.
If a hazardous atmosphere is detected at any time, each employee shall leave the space
immediately, and the space shall be evaluated to determine how the hazardous atmosphere
developed. Measures shall be implemented to protect employees from the hazardous atmosphere
before any subsequent entry takes place.
Wisdom Solutions will provide barriers as necessary to protect entrants from external hazards
such as vehicle traffic and pedestrians.
Hazard Control
Wisdom Solutions has established and implemented the means, procedures and practices by
which the permit spaces can be entered safely. Wisdom Solutions will use forced air ventilation,
when necessary, to control or remove a hazardous atmosphere in a confined space. An employee
may not enter the space until the forced air ventilation has eliminated any hazardous atmosphere.
Forced air ventilation shall be so directed as to ventilate the immediate areas where the employee
is or will be present within the space and shall continue until all employees have left the space.
The air supply for the forced air ventilation shall be from a clean source and may not increase the
hazards in the space.
The atmosphere within the space shall be periodically tested as necessary to ensure that the
continuous forced air ventilation is preventing the accumulation of a hazardous atmosphere.
If a hazardous atmosphere is detected during entry:
• Each employee shall leave the space immediately;
• The space shall be evaluated to determine how the hazardous atmosphere developed;
• Measures shall be implemented to protect employees from the hazardous atmosphere before
any subsequent entry takes place.
Provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry is authorized for the
duration of entry operations.

Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Procedures
A. Pre-Entry Preparations
1 . All authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors must receive training in
hazard awareness, rescue, protective equipment and communication prior to entering a
confined space.
2. Prior to entry, Confined Space Entry Permit (See Section 7: Permit System) must be
issued by the project manager or site supervisor. The entry supervisor must complete the
required information on the form before approval can be given to enter a permit-
required confined space. The completed permit shall be made available at the time of
entry to all authorized entrants, by posting it at the entry portal or by any other equally
effective means, so that the entrants can confirm that pre-entry preparations have been
completed.
3. Wisdom Solutions will rely on local emergency response organizations to provide entry
rescue in a confined space. Telephones, cellular phones, or radios will be used to
summon rescuers and emergency services. Telephone numbers for local emergency
responders will be recorded on the Confined Space Entry Permit. To facilitate non-entry
rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be used whenever an authorized entrant enters
a permit space, unless the retrieval equipment would increase the overall risk of entry or
would not contribute to the rescue of the entrant. The entry supervisor shall determine
if the retrieval system will be used.
4. The surrounding area shall be surveyed to avoid hazards such as drifting vapors from
tanks, piping or sewers.
5 . Wisdom Solutions will provide the following equipment, as necessary, at no cost to

employees. Wisdom Solutions will ensure that the equipment is maintained properly,
and ensure that employees use that equipment properly.
a. Direct reading monitoring equipment. At a minimum this device will sample for
oxygen concentration and combustible gas/vapor (LEL) concentration.
b. Ventilating equipment needed to obtain acceptable entry conditions.
c. Communications equipment as necessary.
d. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) insofar as feasible engineering and work

practice controls do not adequately protect employees.
e. Lighting equipment needed to enable employees to see well enough to work safely
and to exit the space quickly in an emergency.
f. Barriers and shields as required.
g. Equipment, such as ladders, needed for safe ingress and egress by authorized
entrants.

h. Rescue and emergency equipment as needed, except to the extent that the
equipment is provided by rescue services (Fire Department).
i. Any other equipment necessary for safe entry into and from permit spaces.
6. Any conditions making it unsafe to remove an entrance cover shall be eliminated before
the cover is removed.
7. When entrance covers are removed, the opening shall be promptly guarded by a railing,
temporary cover, or other temporary barrier that will prevent an accidental fall through
the opening and that will protect each employee working in the space from foreign
objects entering the space. Provide pedestrian, vehicle, or other barriers as necessary to
protect entrants form external hazards. Warning signs and barriers will prevent
unauthorized entry into the confined space.
8. The confined space atmosphere shall be tested to determine whether dangerous air
contamination and/or oxygen deficiency exists (see section 7.4 Hazard Identification).
A direct reading monitor shall be used. Testing shall be performed by the entry
supervisor who has completed proper training for the monitor to be used. When testing
for atmospheric hazards, test first for oxygen (19.5% to 23.5%), then for combustible
gases and vapors (below IO% LEL), and then for toxic gases and vapors (OSHA PEL).
Sampling shall be conducted at the opening, middle, and bottom of the confined space.
9. Employees will purge, inert, flush, or ventilate the permit space as necessary to
eliminate or control atmospheric hazards. Forced air ventilation shall be so directed as
to ventilate the immediate areas where an employee is or will be present within the
space and shall continue until all employees have left the space. The air supply for the
forced air ventilation shall be from a clean source and may not increase the hazards in
the space.
10. The confined space shall be removed from service and completely protected against the
release of energy and material into the space by such means as: blanking or blinding;
misaligning or removing sections of lines, pipes, or ducts; a double block and bleed
system; lockout or tagout of all sources of energy; or blocking or disconnecting all
mechanical linkages.
B. Entry Procedures
If there are no non-atmospheric hazards present and if the pre-entry tests show there is no
dangerous air contamination and/or oxygen deficiency within the space and there is no reason to
believe that any is likely to develop, entry into and work within may proceed. The following
actions are required:
1. Provide at least one attendant outside the permit space into which entry is authorized for
the duration of entry operations. Attendants may be assigned to monitor more than one
permit space provided the duties described in this program can be effectively performed
for each permit space that is monitored.

2. Designate the persons who are to have active roles (authorized entrants, attendants,
entry supervisors, or persons who test or monitor the atmosphere in a permit space) in
entry operations and identify the duties of each such employee.
3. Test or monitor the permit space as necessary to determine if acceptable entry conditions
are being maintained during the course of entry operations. If a hazardous atmosphere
is detected during entry:
a. Each employee shall leave the space immediately.
b. The space shall be evaluated to determine how the hazardous atmosphere

developed.
c. Measures shall be implemented to protect employees from the hazardous

atmosphere before any subsequent entry takes place.
4. Communications between attendant and entrant(s) shall be maintained throughout entry.

This may be visual, verbal or with the aid of radio communications.
Permit System
Wisdom Solutions has established a written permit system for the proper preparation, issuance
and implementation of entry permits. The entry permit is a written document by which Wisdom
Solutions authorizes employees to enter a specified “Permit-Required Confined Space”. Before
entry is authorized, the entry supervisor will ensure the “Confined Space Entry Permit” is
properly filled out. The entry supervisor will sign the entry permit to authorize entry.
The completed permit shall be made available at the time of entry to all authorized entrants, by
posting it at the entry portal or by any other equally effective means, so that the entrants can
confirm that pre-entry preparations have been completed.
The duration of the permit may not exceed the time required to complete the assigned task or job
identified on the permit. The permit is good for one shift only and is not transferable to a second
shift or other work crew. A new permit must be issued for each work day.
The entry supervisor shall terminate entry and cancel the entry permit when:
• The entry operations covered by the entry permit have been completed.
• A condition that is not allowed under the entry permit arises in or near the permit space.
Each cancelled permit shall be returned to the human resources office. The canceled entry
permit shall be retained for at least one (1) year to facilitate the review of the permit-required

confined space program. Any problems encountered during an entry operation shall be noted on
the pertinent permit and brought to the attention of the Safety and Health Officer so that
appropriate revisions to the permit space program can be made. The entry permit that documents
compliance with this program and authorizes entry to a permit space shall identify:
• Date of issue and time - Give the date and time entry permit was issued.
• Expiration time - Give the time this permit expires.
• Location and Description - Give the location & description of the confined space.
• Purpose of entry - Briefly state the scope of work to be performed inside the confined space.
• Entry supervisor - Give the name of supervisor authorizing entry. The entry supervisor must
sign or initial the confined space entry permit.
• Attendant - Give the name of the employee who is qualified and will be stationed outside the
space monitoring entrants and their activities.
• Entrants - Give the name of all employees who are properly trained and will enter the
confined space during the duration of the permit.
• Special requirements - Identify the hazards of the permit space and measures, such as
additional permits, used to isolate the pen-nit space and to eliminate or control permit space
hazards before entry.
• Communication procedures - Record communication procedures for entry
• Special Equipment - Record equipment (PPE, testing equipment, alarm systems, etc.)
utilized for entry into the confined space.
• Test to be taken - Record the time and results of periodic monitoring in the confined space.
Record the name of the testers. Record the type, name and serial number of the monitoring
instrument.
• Acceptable entry conditions - Verify acceptable entry conditions for permit space.
• Emergency phone numbers - Rescue and emergency services that can be summoned.
Training
Wisdom Solutions will train employees whose work is regulated by this program to acquire the
understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of their assigned duties.
Employees will receive a certification or wallet card that documents the proper training. The
certification shall contain each employee’s name, the signatures or initials of the trainers, and the

dates of training. The wallet card shall be available for inspection by safety inspectors or
authorized representatives.
Wisdom Solutions will provide training to each affected employee:
• Before the employee is first assigned duties under this section.
• Before there is a change in assigned duties.
• Whenever there is a change in permit space operations that presents a hazard about which
an employee has not previously been trained.
• Whenever Wisdom Solutions has reason to believe either that there are deviations from the
permit space entry procedures in this program or that there are inadequacies in the
employee’s knowledge or use of these procedures.
The training shall establish employee proficiency in the duties required by this section and shall
introduce new or revised procedures, as necessary. Wisdom Solutions’ employees will be trained
on attendant duties, entrant duties, supervisor’s duties, and non-entry rescue using a retrieval
system. Employees will not be trained to perform rescue by entering the confined space.
Wisdom Solutions will ensure employees hold a safety meeting before entering a confined space.
The topic of the safety meeting will be the hazards associated with the work to be performed and
the information on the “Confined Space Entry Permit”. The meeting will be conducted by the
supervisor listed on the permit. The safety meeting will be recorded on the permit.
Rescue
Wisdom Solutions will ensure that the procedures and equipment necessary to rescue entrants
from permit spaces are implemented and provided. Wisdom Solutions will rely on local
emergency response organizations to provide entry rescue in a confined space. Telephone
numbers for local emergency responders will be recorded on the “Confined Space Entry Permit”.
Wisdom Solutions employees will be trained on non-entry rescue techniques and self-rescue
techniques. To facilitate non-entry rescue, retrieval systems or methods shall be used whenever
an authorized entrant enters a permit space, unless the retrieval equipment would increase the
overall risk of entry or would not contribute to the rescue of the entrant. The supervisor shall
determine if the retrieval system shall be used. Retrieval systems shall meet the following
requirements;

• Each authorized entrant shall use a chest or full body harness, with a retrieval line attached
at the center of the entrant’s back near shoulder level, or above the entrant’s head. Wristlets
may be used in lieu of the chest or full body harness if the employer can demonstrate that the
use of a chest or full body harness is infeasible or creates a greater hazard and that the use of
wristlets is the safest and most effective alternative.
• The other end of the retrieval line shall be attached to a mechanical device or fixed point
outside the permit space in such a manner that rescue can begin as soon as the attendant
becomes aware that rescue is necessary.

CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PERMIT
Date: Time: Expiration Time:

Location of confined space:
Purpose of entry:
Entry Supervisor: Attendant:
Entrants:
Special Requirements Yes No Special Requirements Yes No

Lockout/tagout Tripod Ape Unit
Lines Capped or Blanked Escape Harness
Purge-Flush and Vent Fire Estinguisher
Personal Protective Equip. Lighting
Communications procedures:
Special equipment:
Test to be taken Acceptable entry Y N Time Results Time Results Time Results
% Oxygen 19.5 - 23.5%
% of LEL/LFL <10%
Carbon Monoxide <50 PPM
Hydrogen Sulfide <10 PPM
Note: Continuous/Periodic testing requirements shall be established before beginning job. Any questions
pertaining to test requirements contact Safety and Health Officer.
Name of person conducting monitoring:
Instrument Used Type Identification No.
Emergency Phone Numbers:Fire Rescue Ambulance

Time of final safety meeting conducted before entry into confined space:
Supervisor authorizing all above conditions:
Return this canceled form to the Human Resources Office at the completion of the job.

S E C T I O N S E V E N
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT ENERGY CONTROL PROGRAM
employees through the prevention of occupational injuries and illness. This objective will be
carried out in accordance with accepted industry standards, applicable legal contractual
requirements for occupational safety and health, and Federal and State OSHA requirements.
Consistent with this objective, a written Lockout/Tagout Energy Control Program has been
developed and implemented. All employees are included in the program. A copy of the written
program shall be available on all active work sites. This program ensures Wisdom Solutions
remains in compliance with OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.147, “The control of hazardous energy
(lockout/tagout)”.
A. Scope
This program applies to all Wisdom Solutions work sites. This program covers all management
personnel and employees who are directly involved with servicing and maintenance of machines
and equipment in which the unexpected re-energization or start up of the machines or
equipment, or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. This program establishes
minimum performance requirements for the control of such hazardous energy.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this program is to ensure all Wisdom Solutions employees utilize procedures for
affixing appropriate lockout devices and/or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, and to
otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent the unexpected re-energization, start-up or
release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.
This program covers the requirements for energy control procedures, employee training and
periodic inspection outlined in OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.147.

C. Application
1. This procedure applies to the control of energy during servicing and/or maintenance of
machines and equipment.
2. Normal production operations are not covered by this procedure. Servicing and/or
maintenance which takes place during normal production operations is covered by this
standard only if:
a. An employee is required to remove or bypass a guard or other safety device; or
b. An employee is required to place any part of his or her body into an area on a
machine or piece of equipment where work is actually performed upon the material
being processed (point of operation) or where an associated danger zone exists
during a machine operating cycle.
3. This procedure does not apply to the following:
a. Minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minor servicing activities which
take place during normal production operations, are not covered by this procedure if
they are routine, repetitive, and integral to the use of the machine or equipment for
production, provided the work is performed using alternative methods which
provide effective protection and operator safety.
b. Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment for which exposure to the
hazards of unexpected energizing or start-up of the equipment is controlled by the
unplugging of the equipment from the energy source and by the plug being under
the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing or maintenance.
c. Hot tap operations involving transmission and distribution systems for substances
such as gas, steam, water, or petroleum products when they are performed on
pressurized pipelines provided that continuity of service is essential, documented
procedures are followed, and special equipment is used which will provide proven,
effective protection for employees.
Responsibilities
The program coordinator is the Corporate SHO and he/she has the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all management personnel are aware of the Lockout/Tagout program and
periodically inform them of the Program’s Progress.
2. Periodically audit and document the Lockout/Tagout program’s progress.

3. Identity jobs requiring the use of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
4. Provide and document Lockout/Tagout training for all affected employees. Maintain a
copy of all training documentation and place a copy of the training documentation in
each employee’s safety file.
5. Approve the selection of warning and lockout devices.
6. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the Lockout/Tagout procedures.
B. Supervisors
Supervisors have the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure that authorized employees know and comply with Lockout/Tagout procedures.
2. Ensure that only authorized employees are allowed to Lockout/Tagout machinery or

equipment. Provide the names of employees under their supervision who require initial
training and or retraining to the Human Resources Department at the Johnson City, TN
office.
3. Ensure that Lockout/Tagout protection is provided for maintenance of machines and

equipment. Provide appropriate locks, keys, tags, and other isolating devices deemed
necessary.
4. Ensure the control and issue of locks, keys, tags, or other isolating devices deemed
appropriate.
5. Periodically review Lockout/Tagout procedures and observe their use in actual

application on the job.
C. Employees
Employees have the following responsibilities:
1 . Comply with the requirements of the Lockout/Tagout Energy Control Program.

Employees are required to perform Lockout/Tagout in accordance with this program.
2. Employees shall not attempt to start, energize or use machines or equipment that is
locked out or tagged out to have servicing or maintenance performed on it.
3. Meet training requirements by attending required training sessions and safety meetings.

General Procedures
A. Lockout/Tagout
1. When machinery or equipment is deactivated for maintenance or service, where the
unexpected re-energization or start-up of the machine or equipment or release of stored
energy could cause injury, lockout is required where the design of the equipment allows.
In no case shall tags/barricades/ signs be used in lieu of physical lockout if physical
lockout is possible.
2. If an energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out, the tagout system shall
apply. If a tag is used without a lock to isolate an electrical hazard, at least one
additional safety measure will be utilized to provide a level of safety that is equivalent to
lockout. Examples of additional safety measures include the removal of an isolating
circuit element, block of a controlling switch, or opening of a power isolating device.
The placement of a tagout device on an energy isolating device must be in accordance
with this procedure, to indicate the energy isolating device and the equipment being
controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
3. When more than one authorized employee is required to lockout/tagout the same
machinery or equipment, each employee shall place their personal lockout/tagout device
on the energy isolating device(s) in such a way that no energy can be applied to the
machinery or equipment until all maintenance or service is complete and the area is
safe.
4. In the event a piece of machinery or equipment is locked out by an authorized employee

who subsequently becomes unavailable to remove the lockout/tagout device, his/her
manager or designee may authorize the lock to be cut away. In these circumstances, the
safe condition of the machinery or equipment shall be verified before returning it to
service. The manager or designee must inform the authorized employee when he/she
returns to work that his/her lockout/tagout device has been removed.
5. Each lockout device shall be a single-key padlock with the single key always in the
possession of the authorized employee.
B. Energy Isolation
1. To ensure that the machine or equipment is isolated from all potentially hazardous
energy and locked out or tagged out before employees perform any servicing or
maintenance activities, take the following steps:
a. Make a survey to locate and identify all isolating devices to be certain which
switch(s), valve(s) or other energy isolating devices apply to the machine or
equipment to be locked or tagged out. More that one energy source (electrical,
mechanical, or others) may be involved.

b. Notify all affected employees that a lockout/tagout system is to be utilized. The
authorized employee shall know the type and magnitude of energy the machine or
equipment utilizes and shall understand the hazards associated with that energy.
2. Shut down the machine or equipment, if the machine or equipment is operating, shut it
down by the normal stopping procedures (depress stop button, open toggle switch, close
valve, etc.)
3. Isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s) - deactivate the energy
isolating device(s) so that the machine or equipment is isolated from the energy sources;
stored energy (such as in springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels,
hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) must be dissipated or
restrained by methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, bleeding down, etc.
4. Lockout/tagout application - lockout the energy isolating device(s) with an assigned

individual lock and affix tag with the authorized employee’s name, the date, and any
other applicable information. If an energy isolating device is capable of being locked
out, lockout will be utilized. If an energy isolating device is not capable of being locked
out, the employee will utilize a tagout system.
5. Verify isolation of machine or equipment - ensure the equipment is disconnected from

the energy source(s) by first checking that no personnel are exposed. Then verify the
isolation of the equipment by operating the push button or other normal operating
control(s) or by testing to make certain the equipment will not operate.
CAUTION: Return operating control(s) to neutral or “off “ position after

verifying the isolation of the equipment.
The machinery or equipment is now locked/tagged out and employees may now perform
maintenance or service on the machinery or equipment.
6. Restoring equipment to service - when the servicing or maintenance is completed, and

the machine or equipment is ready to return to normal operating condition, the
following steps shall be taken:
a. Check the machine or equipment and the immediate area around same to ensure
nonessential items have been removed and that the machine or equipment is
operationally intact.
b. Check the work area to ensure all employees have been safely positioned or
removed from the area.
c. Verify the controls are in neutral or normal off position
d. Remove the lockout devices and re-energize the machine or equipment.
Note: The removal of some forms of blocking may require re-energizing of the
machine or equipment before safe removal of the blocking can occur.

e. Notify affected employee that the servicing or maintenance is complete and that the
machine or equipment is ready for use.
C. Group Lockout
In the preceding steps, if more than one individual (Group Lockout) is required to Lockout/
Tagout a machine or piece of equipment, each employee involved shall place their own personal
Lockout/Tagout device on the energy isolating device(s). When an energy isolating device
cannot accept multiple lockout or tagout devices(s), a safety lockout hasp may be used. As each
person no longer needs to maintain their lockout protection, that person will remove their lockout
device.
D. Additional Safety Requirements
1 . Outside Contractors - during pre-construction conferences, outside contractors that will

be engaged in activities covered by the scope of this program will be provided with a
copy of the program or be made aware of the contents of the program, and must abide by
the Lockout/Tagout provisions set forth.
2. Shift or personnel changes - when the authorized employee who applied the lockout
device is not available (due to shift change, absence, illness, etc.) to remove it, the
authorized employee’s supervisor may remove it, provided the following conditions are
met:
a. Verification that the authorized employee who applied the device is definitely not
present on the site;
b. All reasonable efforts are made to contact the authorized employee to inform him/
her that his/her lockout device has been removed;
c. Ensure the authorized employee has been contacted before he/she resumes work at
the site.
3. Periodic Inspections - the SHO or his designee will conduct periodic inspections of the
lockout/tagout energy control procedures.
a. Inspections will be conducted at least annually.
b. Identified deviations or inadequacies will be corrected.
c. The inspector will review with the authorized employee(s) that employee’s
responsibilities in regard to the energy control procedure being inspected.

d. The inspector shall certify that the inspection has been performed and will include
on the written certification:
i. Identity of the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure

was utilized
ii. Date of the inspection.
iii. Identity of the employees included in the inspection.
iv. Identity of the inspector.
Training Program
Wisdom Solutions will provide training to employees to ensure the purpose and function of the
Lockout/Tagout Energy Control Program are understood by the employees and that the
knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls are
acquired by employees.
Re-training will be provided when there is a change in job assignments that warrants additional
training, or a change in machines/equipment or processes that present a new or different hazard,
or when there is a change in this program. Supervisors will be responsible for scheduling
employees for re-training.
The SHO shall ensure that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept current.
Training records or copies shall be maintained in Wisdom Solutions’ main office in Georgia.
These records will be maintained by the Director of Human Resources in the employee’s safety
file.

ANNUAL PERIODIC LOCKOUT/TAGOUT INSPECTION
Identity of machine or equipment:
Date of the inspection:
Employee’s name or identification number:
Inspector’s name or identification number:
Building/Site Location:
Did employee demonstrate proficiency as to the proper lockout/tagout procedures for this equipment?
❍ YES* ❍ NO If NO, then schedule employee for retraining.
*As a minimum the employee must know and demonstrate the following procedure:
PRIOR TO DE-ACTIVATING MACHINE OR EQUIPMENT
1. Prepare for Shutdown - Know the equipment and energy sources and notify all “affected personnel.”
2. Equipment Shutdown - If equipment is operating, shut it down by normal stopping procedures.
3. Equipment Isolation - Physically locate and deactivate “ALL” energy sources.
4. Application of Lockout/Tagout Device - Apply Lockout/Tagout devices or tag as applicable
5. Control of Stored Energy - Stored or residual energy must be dissipated or restrained
6. Equipment Isolation Verification - Verify that the machine or equipment cannot be started or operated.
PRIOR TO RE-ACTIVATING MACHINE OR EQUIPMENT
1. Ascertain that equipment is safe and operationally intact.

2. Check area to ensure employees are safely positioned.
3. Remove Lockout/Tagout devices.
4. Notify affected employees that servicing or maintenance is completed.

S E C T I O N N I N E
FALL PROTECTION
Fall Protection Program
employees, and to provide procedures to ensure employee safety. Consistent with this objective,
Wisdom Solutions has developed and implemented a fall protection program.
A. Scope
This program applies to all Wisdom Solutions work sites. The written program covers all
employees and subcontractors. This program establishes minimum performance requirements
for fall protection.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this program is to ensure all Wisdom Solutions employees are protected from falls
when they are working at heights. Fall protection can be achieved through eliminating fall
hazards, minimizing fall exposure, and controlling falls.
C. Application
This policy describes a systematic approach that must be used to protect people from falls when
they are working at heights. The program explains how to eliminate fall hazards, prevent falls,
and eliminate or reduce injury if a fall does occur.
Fall protection can be achieved through eliminating fall hazards, minimizing fall exposure, and
controlling falls, Eliminating fall hazards is the most desirable of these three, but it is also
difficult. If fall hazards cannot be entirely eliminated, potential falls must be controlled by using
fall arrest systems.
Responsibilities
The program coordinator is the Corporate SHO and he/she has the following responsibilities:

1. Ensure that all management personnel are aware of the Fall Protection program and
periodically inform them of the Program’s Progress.
2. Periodically audit and document the Fall Protection program’s progress.
3. Identity jobs requiring the use of Fall Protection procedures.
4. Provide and document Fall Protection training for all affected employees. Maintain a
copy of all training documentation and place a copy of the training documentation in
5. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the Fall Protection procedures.
B. Supervisors
Supervisors have the following responsibilities:
1. Ensure that authorized employees know and comply with Fall Protection Procedures.
2. Ensure that fall protection is provided for work activities.
3. Ensure employees are trained on fall protection procedures.
4. Periodically review fall protection procedures and observe their use in actual application
on the job.
C. Employees
Employees have the following responsibilities:
1. Comply with the requirements of the Fall Protection program. Employees are required
to utilize Fall Protection in accordance with this program.
2. Utilize Fall Protection when exposed to a fall in excess of 6 feet or when required by
additional rules.
3. Meet training requirements by attending required training sessions and safety meetings.
General Procedures
The following fall protection rules, as well as any applicable local, state, or federal laws shall
apply on all Wisdom Solutions projects:
1 . Fall protection is required I 00 percent of the time when exposed to a fall in excess of 6
feet or when required by additional rules. Fall protection is required whether 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 these fall
protection requirements. Employees who are working on, at, above or near wall
openings where the outside bottom edge of the wall opening is 6 feet or more above
lower levels and inside bottom edge of the wall opening is less than 39 inches above the
walking/working surface, they shall be protected from falling by the use of a guardrail
system, a safety net system, or a personal fall arrest system.
2. If employees are walking or working within 6 feet of an unprotected side or edge which
is 6 feet or more above a lower level, and are not protected by any other means of fall
protection such as safety nets or scaffold with proper guardrails, employees shall use full
body harnesses, shock absorbing lanyards with double locking snap hooks, and an
adequate anchorage. If a portion of the guardrail system must be removed to allow the
employee to lean through the access opening to guide or receive equipment, that
employee shall be protected from fall hazards by a personal fall arrest system. When
guardrail systems are used at hoisting areas, a chain, gate or removable guardrail section
shall be placed across the access opening between guardrail sections when hoisting
operations are not taking place. When guardrail systems are used around holes they
shall be erected on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole. When guardrail systems
are used around holes used for the passage of materials the hole shall have not more
than two sides provided with removable guardrail sections to allow the passage of
materials. When the hole is not in use, it shall be closed over with a cover, or a
guardrail system shall be provided along all unprotected sides or edges.
3. Warning Line Systems can be established if you are not working or walking within 6
feet of the unprotected edge or side of a surface which is at least 6 feet above a lower
level. It must be erected around all sides of the roof work area not less than 6 feet from
the roof edge. Points of access, materials handling areas, storage areas and hoisting
areas shall be connected to the work area by an access path formed by two warning
lines. When the path is not in use, a rope wire chain or other barricade shall be placed
across the part at the point where the path intersects the warning line erected around the
work area. Warning lines shall consist of ropes, wires or chains and supporting
stanchions.
4. Employees shall rig fall arrest equipment so that they can neither free fall more than 6
feet nor contact any lower object. Anchorage points for fall arrest equipment shall be
capable of supporting 5,000 pounds per employee and located above the employee’s
body harness attachment point where practicable. Anchorage points shall be
independent of any anchorage being used to support or suspend scaffolds or other
platforms.
5 . 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.

6. Horizontal lifelines should be limited to two persons at one time between support.
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.
7. Prior to each use, employees shall visually inspect all fall arrest equipment for cuts,
cracks, tears or abrasions, undue stretching, overall deterioration, mildew, operational
defects, heat damage, acid or other corrosion. Equipment showing any defect shall be
withdrawn from service.
8. All fall arrest equipment subjected to impacts caused by a free fall or by testing shall be
removed from service.
9. Employees should store all fall arrest equipment in a cool dry place not subjected to
direct sunlight.
10. Before employees are allowed to use a particular fall protection method or system, they
are to be trained on proper use and limitations of the system. The training is the
responsibility of their supervisor. All training shall be documented.
11. Foremen shall ensure fall protection is available and used as required for all employees.
12. Fall arrest equipment shall not be used for any other purpose such as tow ropes or hoist
lines.
13. No employee shall work outside of any scaffold, ladder, platform or any other elevated
work equipment during periods of freezing rain, high winds of more than 35 mph, or
electrical storms (lightning).
14. When operating a scissor lift work platform, the lift shall have guardrails on all open
sides and the door access chains or rails in place.
15. Employees operating aerial lifts shall wear a body harness and a lanyard attached to the
aerial lift. Employees shall not attach the lanyard to an independent structure.
16. Employees riding in a crane suspended work platform shall wear a body harness and
lanyard attached to the guardrail of the platform.
17. All personal fall arrest equipment (full body harnesses, double locking/shock absorbing
lanyards, retractable lanyards/lifelines, etc.) shall be inspected before each use.
18. If an employee ever feels that any piece of his or her fall protection equipment is
unacceptable or unsafe, he/she must contact his/her supervisor, who will immediately
turn the equipment in for replacement. Harnesses, lanyards, hooks, etc., shall be
visually inspected for the condition of rivets, buckles, stitching, D-rings, tabs, frayed or
broken strands, cuts and abrasions, bums, rot, soundness of latching and locking
mechanisms, and general appearance. Any piece of fall protection equipment that does
not pass inspection will be immediately destroyed and replaced. Any piece that is
subjected to loading will be immediately destroyed and replaced.

19. If pipe is used for fall protection tie-off, it shall be at least 1- 1 /2 inch nominal diameter.
If structural steel is used, it shall be of 2 inch by 2 inch by 3/8 inch angles or equivalent.
20. Protection from falling objects - Barricade the area to which objects could fall, prohibit
employees from entering the barricaded area and keep objects that may fall far enough
away from the edge of a higher level so that those objects would not go over the edge if
they were accidentally displaced. Toeboards shall be erected at least 3 1/2 inches in
vertical height from top edge to level of working surface. Materials and equipment
should not be stored within 6 feet of a roof edge unless guardrails are erected at the
edge.
Ladder Safety Climb System
Ladder Safety Climb Systems allow you to keep both hands free for climbing. The connection
between the carrier or lifeline and the point of attachment to the body harness can’t exceed 9
inches.
Fall Arrest Systems
Fall Arrest Systems and their use shall comply with the provisions of this section:
1. Fall Arrest Systems and components shall be used only for employee fall protection.
2. Fall Arrest Systems or components subjected to impact loading shall be immediately

removed from service and shall not be used again for employee protection unless
inspected and determined by a competent person to be undamaged and suitable for
reuse.
3 Lifelines shall be protected against being cut or abraded.
4. Fall Arrest Systems shall be rigged to minimize free fall distance with a maximum free
fall distance allowed of 6 feet and such that the employee will not contact any lower
level.
5 . Fall Arrest Systems shall decelerate and bring the employee to a complete stop within
42 inches, excluding lifeline elongation, after any free fall distance.

6. Fall Arrest Systems, when stopping or preventing a fall, shall not produce an arresting
force on an employee of more than 10 times the employee’s weight or 1,800 pounds
whichever is lower.
7. Fall Arrest Systems shall be worn with the shock absorber lanyard or deceleration device
attachment point positioned at the following locations: above the waist in the back, in
the middle of the back between the shoulder blades, or above the wearer’s head.
8. Hardware shall be drop forged, pressed or formed steel, or made of materials equivalent
in strength. Hardware shall have a corrosion-resistant finish, and all surfaces and edges
shall be smooth to prevent damage to the attached belt or lanyard.
9. When vertical lifelines (droplines) are used, not more than one employee shall be
attached to any one lifeline.
10. Fall Arrest Systems shall be secured to anchorages capable of supporting at least twice
the potential impact load of an employee’s fall. The anchorage point must be free of
sharp edges that might cut or chafe the connection between the lifeline and the fixed
support.
11. Vertical lifelines (droplines) shall have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds,
except that self-retracting lifelines and lanyards which automatically limit free fall
distance to 2 feet or less shall have a minimum tensile strength of 3,000 pounds.
12. Horizontal lifelines (trolley lines) shall have a tensile strength capable of supporting a
fall impact load of at least 5,000 pounds per employee using the lifeline, applied
anywhere along the lifeline.
13. Lanyards shall have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds. Employees shall be
required to use a shock absorbing lanyard with double locking snaphooks.
14. All other components of Fall Arrest Systems shall be capable of supporting a minimum
fall impact load of 5,000 pounds applied at the lanyard point of connection.
15. Fall Arrest Systems shall be inspected prior to each use for mildew, wear, damage, and
other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service if their
function or strength has been adversely affected.
16. When Fall Arrest Systems are used at hoist areas, they shall not be attached to hoists or
guardrail systems.
17. When Fall Arrest Systems are used at hoist areas, they shall be rigged to allow the
movement of employees only as far as the edge of the walking/working surface.
18. Employees who are not completely physically and mentally fit shall not attempt aerial
work.

19. Rain, snow, ice and wind can make climbing steel poles and towers dangerous. The
supervisor must make an informed decision on the safety of allowing staff on the structures.
Positioning Device Systems
Positioning device systems allow employees to be supported at an elevated work location and
work with both hands free. Their use shall conform to the following provisions:
1. Positioning devices shall be rigged such that an employee cannot free fall more than 24
inches.
2. All hardware shall have a corrosion-resistant finish, and all surfaces and edges shall be
smooth to prevent damage to the attached belt or connecting assembly.
3. Positioning devices shall be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice

the potential impact load of an employee’s fall.
4. Connecting assemblies shall have a minimum tensile strength of 5,000 pounds.
5. Positioning device systems shall be inspected prior to each use for mildew, wear,
damage, and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from
service if their function or strength has been adversely affected.
6. Should never be used as a lanyard.
Fall Protection Systems Inspection
Fall Arrest Systems shall be inspected prior to each use. The following guidelines should be used
to conduct the inspection. Any component of the system found to be defective should be
replaced.
A. Full Body Harness Inspection

Beginning at one end of the full body harness, holding the body side of the harness toward you,
grasp the body harness with your hands 6 to 8 inches apart. Bend the body harness in an
inverted “U”. The surface tension resulting makes damaged fibers or cuts easier to see. Follow
this procedure the entire length of the body harness. Broken webbing strands generally appear as
tufts on the webbing surface:
1. Rivets - All rivets should be checked for tightness. They should be unmovable with
fingers. Body side rivet base and outside rivet burr should be flat against the material.

Bent rivets will fail under stress. Especially note condition of D-ring rivets and D-ring
metal wear pads. Discolored, pitted, or cracked rivets indicate chemical corrosion.
2 . Tongue - The tongue, or bullet, of the belt receives heavy wear from repeated buckling
and unbuckling. Inspect for loose, distorted, or broken grommets. Belts using punched
holes without grommets should be checked for tom or elongated holes causing slippage
of the buckle tongue.
3 . Tongue Buckle - Buckle tongues should be free of distortion in shape and motion. They
should overlap the buckle frame and move freely back and forth in their socket. Roller
should turn freely on the frame. There should be no sharp edges anywhere on the
buckle.
4. Friction Buckle - The buckle should be inspected for distortion. The outer bars and
center bars must be straight. Special attention should be given to the comers and
attachment points of the center bar.
5 . Sliding Bar Buckle - Inspect buckle frame and sliding bar for cracks, distortion, or sharp
edges, Sliding bar should move freely. Knurled edge will slip if wom smooth. Special
attention should be given to comers and ends of sliding bar.
6. Plastic Snap Buckles - The buckle should be free of any crack, splinters, or broken parts,
Buckles should snap into place in a positive manner. They should fit snug in their
holder with little free play.
B. Lanyard Inspection
When inspecting lanyards, begin at one end and work to the opposite end. Slowly rotate the
lanyard so that the entire circumference is checked. Spliced ends require particular attention.
Hardware should also be examined closely:
1. Steel Lanyards - While rotating the steel lanyard, watch for cuts, frayed areas, or
unusual wearing patterns on the wire. Broken strands will separate from the body of the
lanyard.
2. Webbing Lanyards - While bending webbing over a pipe or mandrel, observe each side
of the webbed lanyard. This will reveal any cuts or breaks. Swelling, discoloration,
cracks, and charring are obvious signs of chemical or heat damage. Observe closely for
any breaks in the stitching.
3 . Rope Lanyards - Rotation of the rope lanyard while inspecting from end to end will
bring to light any fuzzy, worn, broken, or cut fibers. Weakened areas from extreme
loads will appear as noticeable change in original diameter. The rope diameter should
be uniform throughout, following a short break-in period.

4. Snaps - Inspect closely for hook and eye distortion, cracks, corrosion, or pitted surfaces.
The keeper (latch) should seat into nose without bending and should not be distorted or
obstructed. The keeper spring should exert sufficient force to firmly close the keeper.
5 . D-rings - Check D-rings and D-ring metal pad for distortion, cracks, breaks, and rough
or sharp edges. The D-ring bar should be at a 90 degree angle with the long axis of the
belt and should pivot freely.
6. Thimbles - The thimble must be unmovable in the eye of the splice and the splice should
have no loose or cut strands. The edges of the thimble must be free of sharp edges,
distortion, or cracks.
C. Guardrail Inspection
Guardrail systems shall be 42 inches tall above the walking/working level. Midrails, screens,
mesh or intermediate vertical members hall be installed between the top edge of the guardrail
system and the walking/working surface when there is no wall or parapet wall at least 21 inches
high. Guardrail systems shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of at least 200
pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge, in any outward or downward direction at any
point along the top edge. Guardrail system components shall have a surface that will prevent
injury to an employee from punctures or lacerations and to prevent snagging of clothing.
D. Cover for Holes

Covers for holes in floors, roofs, and other walking/working surfaces shall meet the following
requirements:
• If it will or could be run over by vehicles it must be capable of supporting twice the
maximum axle load of the largest vehicle expected to cross over the cover.
• If it is not going to be run over by vehicles it must be capable of supporting twice the weight
of the employees, equipment and materials that may be imposed at any time.
• It must be secure when installed to prevent movement by wind, equipment, etc.
• It must be color coded or marked with the word “Hole” or “Cover”.
Training Program
Wisdom Solutions will provide training to employees to ensure the purpose and function of the
Fall Protection Program are understood by the employees and that the knowledge and skills
required for the safe application, usage, and inspection of fall protection equipment is acquired
by employees.

Re-training will be provided when there is a change in job assignments that warrants additional
training, or a change in work activities that present a new or different hazard, or when there is a
change in this program. Supervisors will be responsible for scheduling employees for re-
training.
The SHO shall ensure that employee training has been accomplished and is kept current.
Training records or copies shall be maintained in Wisdom Solutions’ main office in Georgia.
These records will be maintained by the Director of Human Resources in the employee’s safety
files.

S E C T I O N T E N
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures.
It is the objective of Wisdom Solutions Construction Services, Inc. to provide a safe and healthful
work environment for all employees through the prevention of occupational injuries and illness.
This objective will be carried out in accordance with accepted industry standards, applicable legal
contractual requirements for occupational safety and health, and Federal and State OSHA
requirements.
Consistent with this objective, the following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) have been
developed and implemented. All employees are included in the program.
A. Scope
This program contains general requirements for work practices and procedures to protect
employees from hazards on construction sites. These hazards can be identified and controlled by
an employee exercising due care. It covers employees who are involved with construction
activities on the work site.
B. Purpose
The purpose of this program is to ensure all Wisdom Solutions employees utilize safe work
practices on construction sites. This program covers general safety requirements outlined in
OSHA’s 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1926.
Housekeeping
During the course of construction, alteration, or repairs, form and scrap lumber with protruding
nails, and all other debris, shall be kept cleared from work areas, passageways, and stairs, in and
around buildings or other structures.
Combustible scrap and debris shall be removed at regular intervals during the course of
construction. Safe means shall be provided to facilitate such removal.

Containers shall be provided for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily and used rags,
and other refuse. Containers used for garbage and other oily, flammable, or hazardous wastes,
such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall be equipped with covers. Garbage and other
waste shall be disposed of at frequent and regular intervals.
Hand Tools
This policy provides the requirements for the use and maintenance of hand tools. Wisdom
Solutions employees shall work with and maintain hand tools to comply with the requirements of
this policy.
A. Safe Practice
1. Select the right tool for the job.
2. Keep tools in good condition.
3. Use tools correctly.
4. Keep tools in safe place.
5. Always carry tools in appropriate manner.
B. Unsafe Hand Tools
1. Unsafe hand tools shall be tagged and removed from service.
2. Unsafe hand tools shall not be used or permitted to be used. Examples of unsafe tools
are as follows:
a. Wrenches with sprung jaws that will permit slippage.
b. Mushroomed heads on impact tools, wedges, chisels and hammers.
c. Wooden handles that are loose, cracked or splintered.
d. Electric cords that are frayed, cut, pulled out, or have ground pin removed.
e. Tools with guards removed.
f Missing or defective air hose connector on air powered tools.
g. Hydraulic tools with leaking connections.

C. Improper Use of Hand Tools
Improper use of hand tools shall not be permitted. Examples of improper hand tool use are as
follows:
1. Use of grinders with cracked or damaged grinding wheels.
2. Using grinding wheels with lower rpm ratings than the grinding motor.
3. Removing grinding guards.
4. Refueling hot gasoline or diesel powered equipment.
5. Using gasoline or diesel powered equipment without adequate ventilation.
6. Raising or lowering electrical tools or air powered tools by the cord.
7. Using the improper tool for the work activity.
D. Pneumatic Power Tools
1. Pneumatic (air) power tools shall be positively secured to the hose to prevent whipping.
2. Air nailing, staples and similar tools that operate higher than 100 psi with an automatic
fastener feed shall only eject fasteners when in contact with the work surface.
3. Air hoses used for cleaning shall be reduced to 30 psi except for concrete cleaning work.
4. Hose greater than V2 inch diameter shall have a safety device at the source to reduce
pressure in case of hose failure.
E. Electric Power Tools
1. Every tool shall be used as directed by the manufacturer.
2. When not in use, every tool shall be unplugged and located where it is not subject to
physical abuse.
3. Every tool shall be maintained so the motor and other working parts can get adequate
air cooling.
4. Exposed metal parts of every tool shall be grounded.
5. No tool shall be used in a hazardous location, unless it is listed for use for that type of
atmosphere.
6. Extension cords shall be inspected for cracks, loose or missing prongs and damage
before each use and be located so it is not a tripping hazard or subject to physical
damage.

7. On outside construction activities, when extension cord and Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCI) are used on tools, the GFCI shall protect the extension cord.
8 . Safety glasses, cover goggles and/or face shield shall be worn when operating electric
power tools.
9. Hearing protection shall be worn as required.
F. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

PPE such as gloves, goggles, face shields and masks must be worn as recommended by the tool
manufacturer.
G. Switches
1. Chain Saws shall be equipped with a constant pressure switch that will shut off the
power when the pressure is released.
2. Drills, reciprocating saws and other similar operating powered tools shall be equipped
with a momentary contact “on-off’ control and may have a lock-on control if the turnoff
can be accomplished by a single motion of the same finger or fingers that turn it on.
H. Jacks
1. The manufacturer’s rated capacity shall be legibly marked on all jacks and shall not be
exceeded.
2. Jacks shall have a positive stop to prevent over travel.
3. When it is necessary to provide a firm foundation, the base of the jack will be blocked or
cribbed. If there is a possibility of slippage of the metal cap of the jack, a wood block
shall be placed between the cap and load.
4. After the load has been raised it should be cribbed, blocked or secured at once.
5. Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures must be supplied with an adequate

antifreeze liquid.
Ladders
This SOP is intended to prescribe rules and establish minimum requirements for the
construction, care, and use of common types of portable wood ladders, in order to insure safety
under normal conditions of usage.

A. Portable Step Ladders
All wooden parts shall be free from sharp edges and splinters; sound and free from accepted
visual inspection from shake, wane, compression failures, decay, or other irregularities.
1. Portable stepladders longer than two feet shall not be supplied.
2. A uniform step spacing shall be employed which shall not be more than 12 inches.
3. Steps shall be parallel and level when the ladder is in position for use.
4. A metal spreader or locking device of sufficient size and strength to securely hold the
front and back section in open positions shall be a component of each stepladder.
B. Portable Rung Ladders
1. Single ladders longer than 30 feet are not allowed.
2. Two-section extension ladders longer than 60 feet are not allowed. All ladders of this
type shall consist of two sections, one to fit within the side rails of the other, and
arranged so that the upper section can be raised and lowered.
3. Painters step ladders longer than 12 feet are prohibited.
4. Masons ladders longer than 40 feet are not allowed.
5. Trolley and side-rolling ladders longer than 20 feet are not allowed.
6. Portable ladder feet shall be placed on a substantial base and the area around the top and
bottom must be kept clear.
7. Portable ladders in use need to be tied, blocked or otherwise secured to prevent them
from being displaced.
C. General Ladder Safety

Many injuries can be avoided by following some fundamental ladder safety tips. The following
are some DO’s and DONT’s in ladder safety.
1. Safe practices to DO when using ladders:
a. Make sure ladder steps or rungs are kept free of grease and oil.
b. Make sure all wood parts are free of sharp edges and splinters.
C. Always inspect the ladder before use for shake, compression failure, decay or other
irregularities.
d. Make sure non-slip bases are securely bolted, riveted or attached securely to the side
rails of the ladder.

e. Always use a rope to raise and lower tools when working from a ladder.
2. Work practices you DO NOT DO when using ladders:
a. Don’t use defective ladders. They should be repaired, destroyed, or thrown out and
labeled “DANGEROUS, DO NOT USE.”
b. Don’t place the base of a straight ladder more than one quarter of its length away
from the top support.
c. Don’t over-reach to either side when working from a ladder.
d. Don’t use a ladder as a scaffold.
e. Don’t place a ladder in front of a door that opens toward the ladder unless the door
has been locked, blocked open or is otherwise guarded.
f. Metal ladders are conductors of electricity - Do not place them near overhead wires
unless you are positive the wires are not “hot.”
g. Don’t allow another person on a ladder with you.
h. Don’t splice ladders together to increase their length.
i. Don’t use the top step of a step-ladder.
Scaffolding
Scaffolds shall be erected in accordance with requirements of this section.

1 . The footing or anchorage for scaffolds shall be sound, rigid, and capable of carrying
three times the maximum intended load without settling or displacement. Unstable
objects such as barrels, boxes, loose brick, or concrete blocks, shall not be used to
support scaffolds or planks.
2. No scaffold shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered except under the supervision
of competent persons.
3 . Guardrails and toeboards shall be installed on all open sides and ends of platforms more
than 10 feet above the ground or floor, except needle beam scaffolds and floats.
Scaffolds 4 feet to 10 feet in height, having a minimum horizontal dimension in either
direction of less than 45 inches, shall have standard guardrails installed on all open
sides and ends of the platform.

4. Guardrails shall be 2 x 4 inches, or the equivalent, approximately 42 inches high, with a
midrail, when required. Supports shall be at intervals not to exceed 8 feet. Toeboards
shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height.
5. Where persons are required to work or pass under the scaffold, scaffolds shall be
provided with a screen between the toeboard and the guardrail, extending along the
entire opening, consisting of No. 18 gauge U.S. Standard wire V2-inch mesh, or the
equivalent.
6. Scaffolds and their components shall be capable of supporting without failure at least 4
times the maximum intended load.
7. Any scaffold including accessories such as braces, brackets, trusses, screw legs, ladders,
etc. damaged or weakened from any cause shall be immediately repaired or replaced.
8. All load-carrying timber members of scaffold framing shall be a minimum of 1,500 fiber
(stress Grade) construction grade lumber.
9. All planking shall be Scaffold Grade, or equivalent, as recognized by approved grading

rules for the species of wood used. The Maximum permissible spans for 2- x I 0-inch or
wider planks shall be as shown in the following:
Full thickness undressed lumber *Nominal thickness lumber
Working load (p.s.f.) 25 50 75 25 50

Permissible span (ft.) I0 8 6 8 6
*Nominal thickness lumber not recommended for heavy duty use.
10. The maximum permissible span for 1 1/4- x 9-inch or wider plank of full thickness shall
be 4 feet with medium duty loading of 50 p.s.f.
11. All planking of platforms shall be overlapped (minimum 12 inches), or secured from
movement.
12. An access ladder or equivalent safe access shall be provided.
13. Scaffold planks shall extend over their end supports not less than 6 inches nor more
than twelve (12) inches.
14. The poles, legs, or uprights of scaffolds shall be plumb, and securely and rigidly braced
to prevent swaying and displacement.
15. Slippery conditions on scaffolds shall be eliminated as soon as possible after they occur.

16. Materials being hoisted onto a scaffold shall have a tag line.
17. Employees shall not work on scaffolds during storms or high winds.
Welding and Cutting
A. Cutting
1 . When transporting cylinders they must have their caps on and be stored in an upright
position.
2. Cylinders must be supported so they cannot fall over.
3. Cylinders must be kept away from sparks or flames.
4. Turn off valves when not in use.
5. Check equipment before use.
6. Use proper eye guards and clothing.
B. Welding
1. Inspect equipment before use.
2. Properly ground machine.
3. Use proper eye protection and clothing.
4. Ensure proper ventilation.
5. Only people wearing eye protection may look at welding process.
C. Cadweld
1. Employee must read and understand instructions before using the mold.
2. Use proper equipment for each specific task.
3. Wear gloves, face protection and appropriate protective clothing.

S E C T I O N E L E V E N
EXCAVATIONS
Excavation Program
Consistent with this objective, the following Excavation procedures have been established and
will be coordinated by the SHO. The procedures comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.650. Wisdom
Solutions will ensure that employees are informed of hazardous soil conditions and other
excavation hazards.
A. Scope
This excavation procedure applies to all Wisdom Solutions employees who may be exposed to
excavation areas. An excavation is defined as all openings in the earth’s surface including
trenches.
B. Purpose
The purpose of the excavation procedures is to ensure that all employees are trained to identify
hazards and are protected from hazards associated with excavating.
Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator is the Safety & Health Officer (SHO). The SHO has the following
responsibilities:
1. Ensure that all management personnel is aware of the excavation procedure and
periodically inform them of the program’s progress.
2. Periodically audit and document the excavation procedure’s progress.
3. Review operations to determine soils or job tasks that may expose workers to higher
risk.

4. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the excavation procedure.
5. Provide and document Excavation training for all affected employees. Maintain a copy
of all training documentation and place a copy of the training documentation in each
employee’s safety file.
B. Employees
1. Attend excavation safety training.
3 . Inform the SHO of
• Soil conditions which are not cohesive
• Any other excavation dangers and your plan for rectifying them
Procedures
A. All items on the surface of the ground to be excavated that could create a hazard must be
removed or supported before beginning excavation.
B. The location of underground utilities such as sewer, telephone, fuel, electric, water lines or
any other underground installations that might be expected to be encountered during excavation
shall be determined before opening an excavation.
1. Utility companies or owners will be contacted within established or customary local

response times, advised of the proposed work and asked to establish the location of the
utility underground installation prior to the start of actual excavation. If a utility
company or owner cannot respond to installations within 24 hours (or longer if required
by state or local law), or cannot establish the exact location of the utility, Wisdom
Solutions may proceed with excavation provided detection equipment or other means are
used to locate the utilities.
2. While the excavation is open, the utilities shall be protected, supported or removed as
necessary to safeguard employees.

C. Method of Entering/Exiting Excavations
A stairway, ladder or ramp shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet or more in depth.
The stairways, ladders or ramps cannot be more than 25 feet apart.
D. Exposure to Fall Loads

No employee shall be permitted underneath loads handled by lifting or digging equipment.
Employees should stand away from any vehicle being loaded or unloaded to avoid being struck
by any spillage or falling materials. Operators may remain in the cab of vehicles being loaded or
unloaded if the vehicle provides adequate protection for the operator.
E. Warning System for Mobile Equipment

When mobile equipment is operated beside an excavation or when it is required to come up to an
excavation and the operator does not have a clear and direct view of the edge of the excavation, a
warning system such as barricades, hand, mechanical signals or stop logs must be in place. The
grade should be away from the excavation.
F. Employees should be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could
pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. All material and equipment must be at least
2 feet from the edge of excavations or retaining devices should be used to prevent them from
falling or rolling into the excavation.
G. Inspections
Daily inspections of excavations, the areas beside the excavation and protective systems should
be made by the foreman or superintendent before allowing anyone into the excavation. The
foreman or superintendent will ensure that any hazardous situations are resolved before allowing
anyone into the excavation. The excavation should also be checked after every rainstorm or other
hazard which could cause the edges of the excavation to collapse or cave in.
H. All wells, pits, shafts, etc. will be covered when not currently working on them. Guardrails
will be provided while employees are working on them on the sides which equipment is not
operating.
I. Protective Systems
If an excavation is less than 5 feet in depth and a foreman or superintendent sees no indication of
a potential cave-in, or if the excavation is made entirely in stable rock, no additional protective
system is necessary.
1 . Protective systems should be able to resist all loads that are intended or could reasonably
be expected to be applied.
2. Excavation should be sloped at an angle no steeper than one and one-half horizontal to
one vertical.

3. Employees shall not work in excavations in which there is accumulated water or in
which water is accumulating unless precautions have been taken to protect employees
against the hazards posed by water accumulation such as special support or shields,
water removal or use of a safety harness and lifeline.
4. Employees must not enter any excavation which is more than 4 feet deep without some
type of protective system such as sloping, shoring or shield systems.
Training
Wisdom Solutions shall conduct a training program for all supervisors and shall ensure
employees are aware of the excavation policies.

S E C T I O N T W E L V E
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Respiratory Protection Program
Hazards to the lungs are not always easily detected. In many cases by the time anything is
noticed, the damage has already been done. We intend to provide a safe and healthy atmosphere
for employee to work in. We, in compliance with OSHA regulations, have developed the
following respiratory program.
The use of respirators is required whenever the situation warrants it. Ideally engineering control
measures will be in place to eliminate the need for respirators. However, this is not always
possible, and sometimes the only way to ensure employee safety is the use of a respirator.
Remember, the respirator does not eliminate the hazard, it only shields you from it. If the
respirator fails, then you could be exposed to lung hazards.
The type of operations an employee performs can change from job to job, therefore the type of
respiratory protection required can change from job to job. The proper type of respirator for use
on a particular job site will be designated in the specific job site safety plan. As an example the
following two procedures are defined for respirator use.
Spray Painting
1. Never use a respirator until you have been trained in its use and fit tested.
2. Select the respirator, and canisters, that will provide the proper protection from the
hazards associated with the paint to be applied.
3. Depending on the type of paint, either full, of half face respirators will be required.
These respirators will need to have the correct canisters screwed onto them. When
installing canisters onto a mask, be sure to follow the instructions that came with it.
4. Remember, the canisters effectiveness reduces as it is used. At the first sign of increased
effort to breathe through the respirator, remove yourself from the operation, and replace
the canisters on the mask.

5. If, while you are using the respirator, you ever smell any paint, remove yourself from the
operation and inform your superintendent. Do not reuse the respirator until it has been
checked for leaks, new canisters installed, and you have been re-fit tested for it.
6. Always inspect a respirator before you use it. Check for cracks in the rubber or lens,
check the straps, look at the overall integrity of the respirator. Make sure it has the
appropriate canisters, and that was cleaned after its last use.
7. When through with the respirator, clean it thoroughly with an approved cleaner/
disinfectant. Place back in its storage bag or box, and return it to its storage area.
Sandblasting Operation
1. Always inspect the compressor, lines, and mask, before using the Supplied Air
Respirator. Check all filters, valves, and gauges, to ensure all are in working order.
2. Be aware of how much line you have to work with. Avoid getting the line entangled
with sharp objects, or pulling it too tightly around a comer, even the slightest cut can
cause major problems with the respirators effectiveness. Also, try to keep the line out of
vehicle traffic areas.
3. If you have trouble breathing, or the air flow has been reduced, are overheating, or
feeling dizzy, remove yourself from the operation and do not use the supplies air
respirator until the problem has been identified and corrected.
4. Always clean the mask after use. Neatly store the equipment in a manner that will not
allow it to be damaged.
Respirator Selection
Before beginning any type of work at the job site, all tasks must be reviewed to determine where
and if respirators are required. Any type of operations involving, or generating, airborne hazards
should be identified. The type of respiratory protection can then be determined. Make use of all
sources of information in making this decision.
Material Safety Data Sheets are a good place to start. There is a section on MSDS’s that
recommends what type of Personal Protective Equipment should be used. Look at what the
ingredients are, MSDS’s are a valuable source of information. Call the manufacturer and talk to
their representative about the hazards associated with their product.

Once the hazards and type of protection required are defined, you can determine if the needed
respirators, and/or canisters are on hand in the warehouse, or if they are going to have to be
purchased. Most respirator manufacturers use a color code on their canisters that corresponds to
different hazards. The company SHO can be of assistance in choosing a respirator. Only
respirators approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration of the Department of Labor,
and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the Department of Health and
Human Services are to be used.
Respirator Selection Chart
Hazard Class Respirator
Oxygen Deficiency Any positive pressure Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Combination positive pressure Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) with
auxiliary self contained air supply
Not Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Any positive pressure SCBA or SAR
Gas & Vapor Contaminants
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Positive pressure SCBA. Combination positive pressure Supplied Air
Respirator (SAR) with auxiliary self contained air supply
Not Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Any positive pressure SAR, Gas Mask, or Chemical Cartridge
Respirator
Any positive pressure SAR including abrasive blasting respirator.

Particulate Contaminants
Powered air purifying respirator equipped with high efficiency filters.

Gaseous & Particulate Contaminants
Any air purifying respirator with a specific particulate filter.
Positive pressure SCBA. Combination positive pressure SAR with

Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health auxiliary self-contained air supply.
Any positive pressure SAR, Gas Mask, or Chemical Cartridge

Not Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health Respirator
Escape Contaminated Atmosphere that may be Any positive pressure SCBA. Gas Mask. Combination positive
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health pressure SAR with Escape SCBA
Fire Fighting Any positive pressure SCBA

Training
All employees must receive training on proper selection, use, and maintenance of respirators
before they can use them. This training applies to all employees who regularly use or could
possibly use a respirator. Employees will be trained before their initial use of a respirator.
Further training will be conducted as conditions warrant. Employees’ respiratory protection
training sessions shall include, but not be limited to:
1. The nature of respiratory hazards and what can happen if respiratory fails or is not
properly used.
2. Employees will be taught how to properly select a respirator.
3. The limitations of respirators as opposed to engineering control measures.
4. How to put on, adjust, and wear a respirator. Employees will be given the opportunity to
handle, and practice wearing respirators in normal air (fit tests could possibly be done at
this time).
5. The property maintenance procedures will be covered. These include how to clean and
store respirators.
6. Employees will be trained on how to recognize respirator failure, and how to react to
emergency situations.
Fit Testing
All respirators are going to fit differently on different employees. What fits good on one
individual, might not fit another. Some employees wear glasses, glasses can effect the fit of a
respirator. Facial hair can also greatly reduce the effectiveness of a respirator.
Employees that use respirators will be fit tested for the type of respirator they will be using. This
is accomplished by having the employee put on the respirator and stand in a small room or
enclosed area, and then introducing a harmless odorous or irritating substance into the breathing
zone around the employee. If no odor is detected, a proper fit is indicated.
Each time a respirator is to be worn, the face piece must be checked. This can be done by
removing the air hose or covering the canister openings, and breathing in. If you cannot feel any
air coming in around the mask, this indicates that the face piece is in good condition.

Inspection, Cleaning, Maintenance and Storage
All respirators must be inspected for wear and deterioration, on a regular basis. All rubber
components, especially the face piece, need to be checked for cracks, tears, or other signs of
deterioration. The tightness of all hose and canister connections needs to be checked. Record of
all respirator inspections needs to be kept.
Chemical and particulate canisters need to be replaced as necessary. Follow the manufacturers
guidelines for canister replacement.
Immediately after use, respirators are to be cleaned and disinfected according to the
manufacturers instructions. Remember, strong cleaners and solvents can damage the respirator,
use the appropriate cleaner-disinfectant. Respirators must be stored in either a bag or a box to
keep them clean and safe from damage. Do not store respirators in direct sunlight. Store the
respirators in a manner that will not damage them and cause them to loose their fit effectiveness.
Medical Examinations
Medical surveillance will be maintained on all employees using respirators. Periodic medical
examinations of employees will be performed to determine if an employee can continue using a
respirator on the job. If an employee is found to no longer be able to use a respirator, then every
effort will be made to reassign them to a job that does not require the use of a respirator. Records
of medical examinations will be kept in their medical files.

S E C T I O N T H I R T E E N
ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
Electrical Standards
Consistent with the OSHA 29 CFR 1926.416 electrical standards, Wisdom Solutions has adopted
specific procedures for safety related work practices.
A. Scope
Electrical standards apply to all Wisdom Solutions employees.
B. Purpose
The purpose of the electrical standards adopted by Wisdom Solutions is to ensure that all
employees are protected from electrocution or injury through training to minimize the risks.
Responsibilities

The Safety and Health Officer is responsible for:
1. Ensuring that all management personnel is aware of the electrical standards adopted by
the company and periodically informs management of the program’s progress.
2. Periodically audits and documents the electrical standards.
3. Reviews operations to determine job tasks that may expose workers to electrocution or
injury.
4. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the standards.
5. Provides and documents electrical standards training for all employees. Maintain a
copy of all training documentation and places a copy of the training documentation in

B. Employees
1. Attend the Electrical Standards Training Program.
3. `Inform the SHO of any near miss accidents associated with electricity, malfunctioning
equipment or safety equipment.
Procedures
A. Wisdom Solutions will evaluate all work areas which are suspected to be hazardous electrical
areas and ensure that it is free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious
physical hard to employees. Equipment will be checked to ensure that the listing, labeling or
certification is appropriate for the identified use of the equipment.
B. Equipment will be installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing,
labeling or certification.
C. Electric equipment shall be firmly secured to the surface on which it is mounted. Electrical
equipment which depends upon the natural circulation of air and convection principles for
cooling of exposed surfaces shall be installed so that room air flow is not prevented by walls or by
other equipment installed next to it.
D. Electrical equipment can’t be used unless the manufacturer’s name, trademark, or other
descriptive marking for identification is placed on the equipment and unless other markings are
provided giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings.
E. Working clearances. The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live
parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require servicing or maintenance while alive
can’t be less than the table below:
Nominal voltage to ground Minimum clear distance for conditions

(a) (b) (c)
2 2
Feet Feet Feet’
0 - 150............ 3 3 3
151 - 600......... 3 3.5 4

1. Work space shall not be less than 30 inches wide in front of the electric equipment.
Distance shall be measured from the live parts if they are exposed or from the enclosure
front or opening if the live parts are enclosed.
2. You can’t use the working clearance space for storage.
3. Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more shall be guarded against
accidental contact by cabinets or other forms of enclosures, by:
• Locating it in a room that is accessible only to qualified people
• Putting a partition or screen around it
• locating it at an elevated location to exclude unqualified people
• lf it would be exposed to physical damage, enclosures or guards should be place

around it
• of enough strength to prevent damage
• entrances to rooms and other guarded locations containing exposed live parts must
be marked with conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter.
F. Portable and Vehicle Mounted Generators

The frame of a portable generator does not have to be grounded and can serve as the grounding
electrode for a system supplied by the generator if
• The generator supplies only equipment mounted on the generator and/or cord and plug
connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the generator, and
• The noncurrent carrying metal parts of equipment and the equipment grounding
conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the generator frame.
G. Vehicle mounted generators may serve as the grounding electrode for a system supplied by a
generator located on the vehicle if
• The frame of the generator is bonded to the vehicle frame
• The generator supplies only equipment located on the vehicle and/or cord and plug
connected equipment through receptacles mounted on the vehicle or on the generator
and
• The noncurrent-carrying metal parts or equipment and the equipment grounding

conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the generator frame.
H. Protection of Employees
Employees must not work close enough to any part of an electric power circuit to actually contact
it in the course of work unless he or she is protected against electric shock by deenergizing the
circuit and grounding it or by guarding it effectively by insulation or other means. In work areas

where the exact location of underground electric power lines are unknown, employees using hand
tools which may contact a line must wear insulated protective gloves.
I. Working spaces and walkways must be kept clear of cords.
J. Worn or frayed electric cords or cables should not be used.
K. When an attachment plug is to be connected to a receptacle, the contacts must be checked to

ensure that they are of proper mating configuration.
L. Controls that are to be deactivated during the course of work on energized or deenergized
equipment or circuits shall be tagged.
M. Battery charging installations must be located in areas designated for that purpose. The
apparatus must be protected from damage. When they are being charged, the vent caps should be
kept in place to avoid electrolyte spray.
Training Program
Wisdom Solutions shall conduct a training program for employees and shall ensure that they
participate in the program.

S E C T I O N F O U R T E E N
CONCRETE
Concrete
Consistent with this objective, Wisdom Solutions has adopted the following procedure to protect
construction employees from the hazards associated with concrete and masonry construction
operations as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.701.
A. Scope
This policy applies to all Wisdom Solutions employees who are exposed to hazards associated
with concrete.
B. Purpose
The purpose of the policy is to ensure that all employees are trained and aware of the hazards
associated with concrete and masonry work.
Responsibilities

The Safety and Health officer has the following responsibilities:
1 . Ensure that all management personnel are aware of the policy and periodically infon-n
them of the progress of this program.
2. Periodically audit and document the progress of the program.
3. Review operations to determine job tasks that may expose workers to hazards.
4. Periodically review work areas for compliance with the policy.
5. Maintain a copy of all training documentation and place a copy of it in each employee’s
safety file.

B. Employees
1. Attend required training on concrete and masonry construction.
required by company procedure and policy.
3. Inform the SHO of
• Any close calls related to masonry or concrete hazards
• Malfunctioning equipment or safety equipment.
Procedures
A. Wisdom Solutions will evaluate work areas which are suspected to be hazardous.
B. Construction loads
The concrete structure or portion of a concrete structure must be capable of supporting whatever
load employees place upon them.
C. Protruding reinforcing steel should be guarded to eliminate the hazard of impalement.
D. Formwork must be designed, fabricated, erected, supported, braced and maintained so that it
will be capable of supporting without failure all vertical and lateral loads that may be applied.
1. Drawingsorplans,including revisions for the jack layout, formwork, etc. must be

available at the job site.
E. Masonry Construction must have a limited access zone established whenever a masonry wall
is being constructed.
Training
Wisdom Solutions shall conduct training for all employees who work with concrete and masonry
and ensure that the employees participate in the training.

S E C T I O N F I F T E E N
COMPRESSED AIR AND HOSES
Compressed Air and Hose Policy
A. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the procedures for using compressed air for cleaning
purposes.
B. Procedure
Compressed air used for cleaning purposes shall not exceed 30 PSI and then only with effective
chip guarding and personal protective equipment. This requirement does not apply to concrete
form, mill scale, and similar cleaning operation. When connecting hoses with “quick
connectors” the connectors must be wired together to secure their hold, so that they will not come
apart.
COMPRESSED AIR SHALL NOT BE USED TO CLEAN

OR REMOVE DUST FROM YOUR CLOTHING OR YOURSELF!!

S E C T I O N S I X T E E N
RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY EXPOSURE
Radio Frequency Energy Exposure Program
A. Policy Goal
To prevent any person (staff, contract worker or agents) from entering any area in which high RF
(Radio Frequency) energy levels in excess of ANSI (American National Standard Institute)
guidelines are necessarily present.
B. Implementation
This policy is to be implemented by all personnel and shall apply to all persons (staff, contract
workers and agents
C. Compliance
Compliance with this policy is mandatory by all persons. There are to be no exceptions
whatsoever for any purpose.
D. Applicable Location
Any site entered upon known to have RF fields present which is entered by personnel. Requests
shall be made to determine if said facility needs or should have an RF policy in effect.
E. Applicable Regulations
This policy is being implemented to insure compliance with appropriate federal regulations. IE:
FCC public Notice dated August 19, 1992 and the OST Bulletin 65.
F. Effective Date
This policy shall take effect July 1, 1993, and shall continue in force until amended in writing.
G. Future Policy Revisions

This policy may need to be revised from time to time based on changes in operations, ANSI
guidelines or Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other regulatory agency
requirements.

H. Policy Distribution
Copies of this policy are to be distributed to all personnel, and to all companies performing
subcontracting services for Wisdom Solutions Construction Services, Inc. All employees are to
be advised of the policy.
I. OSHA Position
OSHA has responded, with a favorable position, to the FCC’s request of November 23, 1992
regarding protective clothing, specifically Naptex, for the use intended for Broadcasting. In
essence the letter states that the proper use of Naptex provides complete ANSI compliance to
levels up to 125 mW/cm2 above 65 MHZ and up to 20 mW/cm2 for frequencies below 65 MHz.
Continued analysis may provide greater levels at Ch’s 2 and 3 and frequencies below 65 MHz.
J. Enforcement
At any time when workers are to be on a tower, all transmitters at the site shall be put in local
control and a responsible person shall be at the site to monitor power levels and location of on-
tower workers; otherwise, the transmitter’s operations shall be tagged and locked out (plate
voltage off, filament voltage off and main breaker off).
K. High RF Levels
The RF levels, that are expected to be above the ANSI standard, of all areas where any Wisdom
Solutions personnel or agent will be working must first be determined before the project can be
started. This can be determined by using the Holaday #3012 with the HCH and MSE probes or
the NARDA # 8716 meter and the #8716 or #8731 probe. The locations that are above the ANSI
standards can be identified by marking the area with a “WARNING HIGH ENERGY RF
LEVELS ARE ABOVE SAFE ANSI LIMITS” or if on a tower you can state “DO NOT
ASCEND BEYOND THIS POINT - HIGH ENERGY RF LEVELS ARE ABOVE SAFE ANSI
LIMITS
For any work to performed in these areas, either the worker must wear overalls made with the
NAPTEX material or all transmitters must be shut off (plate voltage off mode). (The transmitter
filaments may be left on, if a responsible person is monitoring power levels at the site).
Measurements taken inside the overalls made with NAPTEX material indicate that the worker
could be in RF fields up to 125 mw/cm2, above 65 MHz, without exceeding the ANSI limits.
L. Exceptions
There are no permissible exceptions to this policy.
M. Site Conditions
RF energy levels at ground level are to be determined.
N. Additional Precautions
If RF suits are required the suits must first be inspected to determine if there is any compromise
to the integrity of the fabric.

A log of the activities concerning compliance with the RF policy must be included in the
foreman’s daily report. Serial number of the suit, overshoes and gloves. Document activities and
send in to Human Resources.
An initial “Tool Box Meeting” explaining and discussing the RF hazards of the job must be held
prior to work beginning. Document the meeting and forward to Human Resources
Any questions or concerns must be reviewed with the employees.
If it is deemed necessary, RF measurements are to be taken prior to beginning the job. Document
measurements and send to Human Resources
O. RF Hazard Survey
If an RF HAZARD SURVEY has been conducted using field measurements of existing
conditions present on the tower then attach a copy of the HAZARD SURVEY and send in to
Human Resources.
P. Authority
This policy shall be deemed the minimum requirement. The existing station RF policy may
supersede this policy and require a greater degree of compliance and shall be the governing
policy for that project only. At no time shall a degree of accountability less than this policy exist.

S E C T I O N S E V E N T E E N
ADDENDUM
Back Prevention Program
Each new hire of Wisdom Solutions is required to view a video of back injury prevention.
Annually thereafter, employees well view the video and discuss lifting techniques. Back braces
are available for employees upon request.
A. Material Handling
1 . An employee shall obtain assistance in lifting heavy objects or power equipment shall be
used. Back belts or back braces shall be used as required.
2. When two or more persons carry a heavy object that is to be lowered or dropped, there
shall be a prearranged signal for releasing the load.
3. When two or more persons carry a heavy object, each employee, if possible, should face
the direction in which the object is being carried. (The right way to lift is easiest and
safest. Crouch or squat with the feet close to the object to be lifted, secure good footing,
take a firm grip, bend the knees, keep the back vertical, and lift by bending at the knees
and using the leg and thigh muscles. Employees shall not attempt to lift beyond their
capacity. Caution shall be taken when lifting or pulling in an awkward position.)
4. Employees should avoid twisting or excessive bending when lifting or setting down
loads.
5. When moving a load horizontally, employees should push the load rather than pull it.
6. When performing a task that requires repetitive lifting, the load should be positioned to
limit bending and twisting. The use of lift tables, pallets, and mechanical devices
should be considered.
7. When using such tools as screwdrivers and wrenches, employees should avoid using
their wrists in a bent (flexed), extended, or twisted position for long periods of time.
Employees should maintain their wrists in a neutral (straight) position.
8. When gripping, grasping, or lifting an object such as a pipe or board, the whole hand
and all the fingers should be used. Gripping, grasping, and lifting with just the thumb
and index finger should be avoided.

Asbestos Identification/Statement
Employees and or subcontractors of Wisdom Solutions Construction Services, Inc. will not
disturb any asbestos which they may encounter. The superintendent of the site will notify the
owner of the site of any asbestos which might be encountered.
Signs/Signals and Barricades
As noted in Section 5 of the Wisdom Solutions Safety and Health manual, a reverse signal alarm
which can be heard above the surrounding noise level must be used on construction equipment.
Red signs noting danger with a black outline shall be used by Wisdom Solutions as necessary
when an immediate hazard exist at a work site.
Yellow signs noting caution with a black border shall be used by Wisdom Solutions to warn
against potential hazards at a work site.
Cranes and Material Handling
Wisdom Solutions shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and limitations applicable
to the operation of any and all cranes. Attachments used with cranes shall not exceed the
capacity rating or scope recommended by the manufacturer.
The crane operator, who is a designated competent person, shall inspect all machinery and
equipment prior to each use, and driving use, to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Deficiencies shall be repaired or replaced before continued use.
Employees and anyone else on the site shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted as well as
suspended loads.
A. Cranes, Derricks, Hoisting Equipment
1 . Only authorized persons shall be permitted in the cab or on the equipment. Only those
designated persons who are trained and qualified shall operate the hoisting equipment.

2. Load limits as specified by the manufacturer shall not be exceeded under any
circumstances.
3. Operating and maintenance procedures as specified by the manufacturer shall be

followed.
4. Before a lift is attempted, the lifting mechanism shall be level and firmly supported with
the hoist line centered over the center of gravity of the load to be lifted.
5. The load line hoist drum shall have a system or device on the power train, other than the
load hoist brake, which regulates the lowering speed of the hoist mechanism ( controlled
load lowering). Free fall is prohibited.
6. A positive acting device shall be used which prevents contact between the load block or
overhaul ball and the boom tip (anti-two-blocking device), or a system shall be used
which deactivates the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a two-
blocking situation (two-blocking prevention feature).
7. No load shall be lifted until its weight has been determined.
8. For the first lift of each day, the load shall be test lifted and the brakes checked (load
lifted several inches and then tested).
9. With every load, the slings and bindings shall be checked and shall be readjusted as
necessary to ensure safety and stability.
10. Signals to the equipment operator shall be given by one person designated to perform
this task. The operator shall, however, obey a “Stop” signal given by anyone.
11. No employee shall be under a suspended load or inside the angle of a hoist line. No
employee shall stand or work near a cable, chain, or rope under tension unless the
nature or his work requires it.
12. Hoist lines, ropes, or wire cables shall not be guided by hand when standing within
reach of the drum or sheave.
13. Wire rope loops shall be made by proper splicing or mechanical clamping of the tail
section. Wire rope clips shall not be used to form eyes in wire rope bridles or slings.
14. Operators shall not leave their position at the controls of cranes, hoists, derricks, or
other lifting devices while the load is suspended.
15. Operators of cranes, derricks, hoists, and other hoisting equipment shall exercise
extreme caution when in close proximity to energized lines or equipment. The operator
shall keep the equipment at least 10 feet away from all lines energized up to 50 kV and
0.4 inch more for each I kV over 50 kV.
16. Tag lines shall be used on all loads.
17. All spreader bars shall be tagged or stamped with the rated capacity.

Sanitation
Toilet facilities shall be available toall employees. On construction projects, toilet facilities shall
be provided on the following ratios:
Number of Employees Minimum Number of Units

0 to 20 1 toilet, 1 urinal
21 to 199 1 additional toilet and urinal for each additional 40 employees
200 or more 1 additional toilet and urinal for each additional 50 employees
Under temporary field conditions, provisions shall be made to ensure that not less than one toilet
facility is available for men and women. Toilets will be within easy access to the work site unless
it is a mobile crew and transportation is readily available.
When sewage disposal systems are not available, the following type toilet facilities shall be
provided unless prohibited by local codes:
(1) Chemical Toilets

(2) Recirculating Toilets
(3) Combustion Toilets
Toilets used by male employees shall be equipped with a metal, plastic, or porcelain urinal
trough. Toilets shall be designed to provide privacy and protection form weather and falling
objects. Cracks shall be sealed and the door tight fitting and self closing. Seat boxes shall be
vented to the outside with a minimum 4 inch diameter vent, the intake located 1 inch below the
seat. Toilets shall have adequate ventilation and light, and all windows and vents shall be
screened.
Provisions shall be made for routinely servicing and disposing of the sewage in accordance with
federal, state, and local health regulations.
Toilets shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition with adequate supply of toilet paper
and holders for all stools. Provisions shall be made for scheduled routine inspection and
maintenance of all toilet facilities.
Wisdom Solutions. employees shall use the facilities provided by the company.

Rigging Inspection
A. Requirement
Fall arrest systems shall be inspected prior to each use. The following guidelines should be used
to conduct the inspection. Any component of the system found to be defective should be
replaced.
A. Full Body Harness Inspection

Beginning at one end of the full body harness, holding the body side of the harness toward you,
grasp the body harness with your hands 6 to 8 inches apart. Bend the body harness in an
inverted “U’. The surface tension resulting makes damaged fibers or cuts easier to see. Follow
this procedure the entire length of the body harness. Broken webbing strands generally appear as
tufts on the webbing surface:
• Rivets - All rivets should be checked for tightness. They should be unmovable with fingers.
Body side rivet base and outside rivet burr should be flat against the material. Bent rivets
will fail under stress. Especially note condition of D-ring metal wear pads. Discolored,
pitted, or cracked rivets indicate chemical corrosion.
• Tongue - The tongue, or bullet, of the belt receives heavy wear from repeated buckling and
unbuckling. Inspect for loose, distorted, or broken grommets. Belts using punched holes
without grommets should be checked for tom or elongated holes causing slippage of the
buckle tongue.
• Tongue Buckle - Buckle tongues should be free of distortion in shape and motion. They
should overlap the buckle frame and move freely back and forth in their sockets. Roller
should turn freely on the frame. There should be no sharp edges anywhere on the buckle.
• Friction Buckle - The buckle should be inspected for distortion. The outer bars and center
bars must be straight. Special attention should be given to the comers and attachment points
of the center bar.
• Sliding Bar Buckle - Inspect buckle frame and sliding bar for cracks, distortion or sharp
edges. Sliding bar should move freely. Knurled edge will slip if worn smooth. Special
attention should be given to comers and ends of sliding bar.
• Plastic Snap Buckles - The buckle should be free of any cracks, splinters, or broken parts.
Buckles should snap into place in a positive manner. They should fit snug in their holder
with little free play.
B. Lanyard Inspection
When inspecting lanyards, begin at one end and work to the opposite end. Slowly rotate the
lanyard so the entire circumference is checked. Spliced ends require particular attention.
Hardware should also be examined closely:

• Steel Lanyards - While rotating the steel lanyard, watch for cuts, frayed areas, or unusual
wearing patterns on the wire. Broken strands will separate from the body of the lanyard.
• Webbing Lanyards - While bending webbing over a pipe or mandrel, observe each side of
the webbed lanyard. This will reveal any cuts or breaks. Swelling, discoloration, cracks,
and charring are obvious signs of chemical or heat damage. Observe closely for any breaks
in the stitching.
• Rope Lanyards - Rotation of the rope lanyard while inspecting from end to end will bring to
light any fuzzy, worn, broken, or cut fibers. Weakened areas from extreme loads will appear
as a noticeable change in original diameter. The rope diameter should be uniform
throughout, following a short break-in period.
• Snaps - Inspect closely for hook and eye distortion, cracks, corrosion, or pitted surfaces.
The keeper (latch) should seat into nose without bending and should not be distorted or
obstructed. The keeper spring should exert sufficient force to firmly close the keeper.
• D-rings - check D-rings and D-ring metal wear pad for distortion, cracks, breaks, and rough
or sharp edges. The D-ring bar should be at a 90 degree angle with the long axis of the belt
and should pivot freely.
• Thimbles - The thimble must be unmovable in the eye of the splice and the splice should
have no loose or cut strands. The edges of the thimble must be free of sharp edges,
distortion, or cracks.

RIGGING INSPECTION
Site Name: Contractor:

Project #: Inspected by:
Area: Date:
Employee Name ID No. Acceptable Remove Comments

from Service
Yes No Yes No
Full Body Harness

Shock Absorbing Lanyard
Rope Lanyard
Double-locking Snap Hook

Rope Grab
Wire Rope Grab
Empl Int.

from Service
Yes No Yes No
Full Body Harness

Rope Lanyard
Rope Grab
Wire Rope Grab
Empl Int.

from Service
Yes No Yes No
Full Body Harness

Rope Lanyard
Rope Grab
Wire Rope Grab
Empl Int.

Steel Erection Process
Wisdom Solutions will follow the manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations in erection
of steel. The steel will be furnished by the owner so Wisdom Solutions will expect the owner to
provide the manufacturer’s specifications.
Tools
1 . All tools, regardless of ownership, shall be of an approved 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.)
2. Defective tools shall be tagged to prevent their use or they shall be removed from the job
site.
3. Employees shall always use the proper tool for the job performed.
4. Hammers with metal handles, screwdrivers, knives with metal continuing through the
handle, and metallic measuring tapes shall not be used on or near energized electrical
circuits or equipment.
5. Tools shall not be thrown from place to place or from person to person: tool that must be
raised or lowered from one elevation to another shall be placed in tool buckets or firmly
attached to hand lines.
6. Tools shall never be placed unsecured on elevated places.
7. All impact tools such as chisels, punches, drift pin, etc., that become mushroomed or
cracked shall be dressed, repaired, or replaced before further use.
8. Chisels, drills, punches, ground rods, and pipes shall be held with suitable holders or
tongs (not with the hands) while being struck by another employee.
9. Shims shall not be used to make a wrench fit.
10. Wrenches with sprung or damaged jaws shall not be used.
11. Pipe shall not be used to extend a wrench handle for added leverage unless the wrench
was designed for such use.
12. Tools shall be used only for the purpose for which they have been approved.
13. Tools with sharp edges shall be stored and handled so that they will not cause injury or
damage. They shall not be carried in pockets

14. Wooden handles that are loose, cracked, or splintered shall be replaced. The handle
shall not be taped or lashed with wire.
15. All cutting tools such as saws, wood chisels, drawknives, or axes shall be kept in
suitable guards or in special compartments.
16. Tools shall not be left lying around where they may cause a person to trip or stumble.
17. When working on or above open grating, a canvas or other suitable covering shall be
used to cover the grating to prevent tools or parts from dropping to a lower level where
others are present, or the danger area shall be barricaded or guarded.
18. The insulation on hand tools shall not be depended upon to protect users from shock.
A. Portable Electric Tools
1 . The noncurrent carrying metal parts of portable electric tools such as drills, saws, and
grinders shall be effectively grounded when connected to a power source unless:
a. The tool is an approved double-insulated type.
b. The tool is connected to the power supply by means of an isolating transformer or

other isolated power supply, such as a 24 volt dc system.
2. All powered tools shall be examined prior to use to ensure general service ability and the
presence of all applicable safety devices. The electric cord and electric components shall
be given an especially thorough examination.
3. Powered tools shall be used only within their capability and shall be operated in
accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer.
4. All tools shall be kept in good repair and shall be disconnected from the power source
while repairs are being made.
5. Electrical tools shall not be used where there is a hazard of flammable vapors, gases, or
dusts.
6. All power tools and cord sets shall be protected by ground circuit interrupters (GFCI).

B. Pneumatic Tools
1. Compressed air and compressed air tools shall be used with caution.
2. Pneumatic tools shall never be pointed at another person.
3. Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip by some positive means to
prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected.
4. Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and maintained on pneumatic impact
(percussion) tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled.
5. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except when reduced to less than
30 psi and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.
6. Compressed air shall not be used to blow dust or dirt from. clothing.
7. The manufacturer’s safe operating pressure for hoses, pipes, valves, filters, and other
fittings shall not be exceeded.
8. The use of hoses for hoisting or lowering tools shall not be permitted.
9. All hoses exceeding 1/2inch inside diameter shall have a safety device at the source of
supply or branch line to reduce pressure in case of hose failure or disengagement of a
connection.
10. Before making adjustments or changing air tools, unless equipped with quick-change
connectors, the air shall be shut off at the air supply valve ahead of the hose. The hose
shall be bled at the tool before breaking the connection.
11. Eye protection, foot protection, and other protective devices shall be wom when their use
could reduce the possibility of injury.
12. Pneumatic tools shall be operated only by competent persons who have been trained in
their use.
13. A pneumatic tool used where it may contact exposed live electrical parts shall have a
nonconductive hose and an accumulator to collect moisture.
14. Employees shall not use any part of their bodies to locate or attempt to stop an air leak.
Cad Weld Shot
Shots are stored in a dedicated cabinet away from flammable material. They shall be stored in
secure upright position. Fire extinguishers are located on each company vehicle. Cad welding
shall not be performed in rainy weather. Wisdom Solutions pre-heats our molds prior to use.

Floors, Roof, Platform, Openings, and Walkways
Wisdom Solutions employees shall construct a guardrail system or wear fall protection if they are
on a walking surface with an unprotected side or an edge which is 6 feet or more above a lower
level.
Wisdom Solutions shall cover holes or place a guardrail system around them if they are 6 feet or
more above a lower level. All covers shall be marked “hole” or “cover” to provide warning of the
hazard.
The guardrails shall be 42 inches above the walking/working level and shall be constructed
according to CFR 29 part 1926.502 standards.

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WISDOM SOLUTIONS, LLC

2941 WINDING CIRCLE

Safety and Health Manual 2001

Section One: General Requirements 1

Section Two: Employee Training 19

Section Three: Hazard Communications 24

Section Four: Personal Protective Equipment 38

Safety & Health Program i

Section Six: Emergency Procedures 56

Section Seven: Confined Space Entry 62

Section Eight: Lockout/Tagout Energy Control 76

Safety & Health Program ii

Section Ten: Standard Operating Procedures 94

Section Eleven: Excavations 102

Section Twelve: Respiratory Protection 106

Section Thirteen: Electrical Standards 111

Safety & Health Program iii

Section Fifteen: Compressed Air and Hoses 117

Section Sixteen: Radio Frequency Energy Exposure 118

Section Seventeen: Addendum 121

Safety & Health Program iv

Safety & Health Policy Statement

Maintenance of a safe working environment is the shared responsibility between Wisdom

Wisdom Solutions, LLC.

Safety & Health Program 1

General Supervisor Safety & Health Officer Manager of Operations HR Director

Safety & Health Program 2

A. Policy Statement and Means and Methods to Implement Program

2. No lost time injuries/illnesses

3 . No property damage or fire loss

4. No heavy equipment accidents

5 . No exposures to physical hazards and no unprotected exposures to hazardous materials

Safety & Health Program 3

Line of Authority and Accountability

A. Authority of Safety & Health Officer’s (SHO)

Safety & Health Program 4

7. Periodically inspect protective clothing and equipment

8. Evaluate safety and health plan implementation

10. Advise medical personnel of potential exposures

11. Coordinate emergency medical care

12. Report accidents to the Director of Human Resources or assistant

13. Document and investigate employee complaints

14. Review safety and health program operations annually

15. Implement accident investigation corrective actions

Safety & Health Program 5

1. Maintain employee exposure and medical records.

2. Maintain records of employee training and safety meeting attendance.

3. Schedule employee physical as required.

5. Prepare or coordinate safety training for employees.

C. Authority of Supervisors, Foremen, Lead-Personnel or Equivalent Supervisors, Foremen,

2. Recommend methods to prevent injury and non-injury accidents

4. Implement corrective action regarding safety and health hazards

5. Enforce safe working procedures

6. Document job and field activities

7. Notify emergency response personnel in the event of an emergency

9. Attend, listen and comply with mandatory safety training.

D. Responsibility of Wisdom Solutions Employees

Safety & Health Program 6

2. Report all injury and non-injury accidents and illnesses to supervisor

3. Participate in injury and non-injury accident and illness investigations

6. Properly use appropriate personal protective equipment

9. Attend, listen and comply with mandatory safety training.

Prepared by:_______________ Date:

Reviewed by:_______________ Date: