Contractor Orientation

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Contractor Orientation

Introduction

First Aid / Emergency Response

Personal Protective Equipment

General Hazards

Safety Procedures

Environmental Awareness


Objectives

• Identify the safety structure at the Lafarge plant you will be working at.

• Identify the first aid and emergency procedures.

• Identify personal protective equipment required.

• Identify general hazards at the site.

• Identify safe procedures to follow while on site.

When you have completed this program, you should be able to:


At the Lafarge cement plant, our goal is to ensure your work experience is enjoyable, rewarding, and most importantly, safe.


Our activities are governed not only by our corporate standards, but also by specific regulations such as MSHA (Mining Safety and Health Administration) and various other legislation.

Regular inspections by regulatory officers ensure we are continually meeting the regulated standards.


Depending on the tasks you are performing at Lafarge, you may need to complete and provide record of your MSHA New Miner or refresher training. An important component in that training is the section on Statutory Rights. Key points in that section include:

• The right and responsibility for a safe workplace.

• Election of a Miners’ Representative.

• Right to refuse unsafe work.

• Protection from discrimination for exercising rights under the Act.


Our commitment to safety is reflected in our Health and Safety Policy and Health and Safety Rules.


At each site, as part of our Contractor Safety Management Standard, a Lafarge Contractor Coordinator (LCC) has been established. The LCC acts as a liaison between contractors and the site to ensure that all elements of our safety standards are followed.

The LCC will perform workplace inspections and audits to check that contractors are following safe practices.

• If you have any questions regarding safety or any other aspect of your responsibilities at Lafarge, the LCC is your resource.


In addition to the Contractor Safety Management Standard, we also have several other safety standards which have been developed to help maintain safety at all Lafarge sites. These include:

• Conveyor Safety Advisory

• Enclosed or Confined Space Safety

• PPE Standard:- Body Protection- Hearing Conservation- Respiratory Protection

• Stockpile and Surge Pile Safety Advisory

• Working at Height


While we have programs in place to help ensure the safety of our workers, each employee or contractor is also responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers. This means:

• No horseplay on site.

• Arriving for work mentally and physically able:

- If you are taking prescribed medication that may affect your performance, notify your Lafarge contact.

• Reporting unsafe acts or conditions.

• Drugs, alcohol, and firearms are not permitted on site.


Insert site-specific requirements for contractor reporting here, e.g., hazard recognition forms, workplace examination forms as applicable.


Insert Site Plan (if available) – label key areas.


Before you work in the plant, you must sign in (identify sign-in location). We need to know who is in the plant in case of emergency or in case safety conditions change.

Also remember to sign out when you leave.

Also remember to sign out when you leave.


Identify other sign-in areas/requirements as applicable.


Smoking is restricted to designated outside areas only. Always use the ashtrays provided in these areas.

Smoking is not permitted within 50’ of a fuel source.

Smoking is not permitted within 50’ of a fuel source.


Identify restroom and break room locations.

• Identify any specific requirements for timing and organization of lunch and/or other breaks.


Identify communication rules.

• Cell phone usage, radio, company phones, emergency phones, etc.


First Aid / Emergency Response


We have a well-equipped first aid station and an ERT (Emergency Response Team) is on site at all times:

• Identify location of first aid.


If you require first aid, go to the first aid station (if you are able) and contact the control room. (Identify site-specific call procedures as applicable)


The Control Room Operator will contact the ERT. If transport to a medical facility is required, the ERT will use the ambulance.Identify hospital or nearby medical facility locations as applicable.


Eye wash facilities and emergency showers are located throughout the site. Check for the nearest eye wash or shower in the area where you will be working.

• If you use an eye wash or emergency shower, report to first aid as soon as possible.


It is extremely important that any injury occurring at work, or as a result of work activities, is reported to your Lafarge contact. Not only is this required by regulations, it also helps us to identify areas where safety can be improved:

• Incident investigations are conducted for all incidents that impact safety at the Plant.

• Our goal is to ensure that steps are taken to prevent a recurrence of the incident.

• Always report to your contact after receiving first aid.


In addition to reporting injuries, it is also important to report any near miss incident that occurs.

• For example: You are walking through an area and slip on a puddle, spill or other hazard. You are not hurt and no one saw you.

Near miss:An unintended event that under different conditions could have resulted in injury, loss or damage to people, property, equipment or the environment.


As part of our overall safety policy, we have procedures in place for emergencies such as fire:

• Fire extinguishers and fire pulls are located throughout the site for use in fighting small fires.

• If a fire cannot be safely extinguished, leave the area and contact your supervisor or control room immediately.


There are different types of fire extinguishers for different types of fires. Generally, the appropriate type of extinguisher will be in each area:

• Extinguishers are checked monthly to ensure they are charged and ready for use.


Any time an extinguisher is used, even if only momentarily, it must be returned to Stores for re-charging and a new one put in its place:

• Do not put a used extinguisher back where you found it.


If a plant evacuation is required, the evacuation alarm will sound continuously. When you hear the alarm, shut down equipment (if possible), and go quickly to the evacuation assembly point for your area.

Stay at the assembly point until directed elsewhere by your contact.

Stay at the assembly point until directed elsewhere by your contact.


Evacuation plans and designated assembly points are posted in each area of the site. Check the plan in your area to make sure you know the evacuation procedure, route and assembly point.

Identify site-specific evacuation procedures.


Identify any other alarms and appropriate response procedures.


Personal Protective Equipment


To help ensure your safety at Lafarge, you are required to wear personal protective equipment, or PPE. Items required at all times include:

• Steel-toed safety boots (6" min. height)

• Hard hat

• Safety glasses with side shields

Check for requirements in all areas.

Contractors are required to supply their own PPE and

basic equipment.


Hearing protection (ear plugs or ear muffs) is required in many areas of the site. These areas are clearly marked.


In some areas, dual hearing protection is recommended due to the high noise level (above 100 decibels). In these areas, ear plugs and ear muffs are required.

Areas requiring double hearing protection will be identified with signs.

Areas requiring double hearing protection will be identified with signs.


Because you may be exposed to dusty conditions in almost any area of the plant, always carry respiratory protection and wear it when appropriate:

• Dust masks are easy to use and provide effective protection against dust.

• Cement dust contains hydrated lime and becomes caustic when it reacts with water (or sweat). The hydration process causes the dust to form a paste which in turn is caustic. Try to prevent dust from contacting bare skin that may sweat. Wash off dust and use barrier cream as needed.

Long-term exposure to dust, without protective equipment such as a dust mask, can cause health problems.


High visibility apparel must be worn in designated areas, including:

• Identify areas where high-visibility apparel is required.


Depending on the task you are performing, other PPE may be required such as:

• Gloves — always use gloves appropriate to the task.

• Face shield — mandatory while grinding, burning (with tint), etc.


If you are working near operating equipment, you need to make sure there is nothing, such as loose clothing, that could be caught and pulled into the machinery:

• This also applies to long hair, rings, earrings, and chains.

• Long hair should be confined to your hard hat.

• Dangling jewelry must not be worn while working in the plant.


Anytime you are working where there is a danger of falling, a full-body harness with matching lanyard and 100% tie-off is required.


When a task involves working at height, a Fall Hazard Risk Assessment is done and a Working at Height Permit is completed by Lafarge.

The risk of falling will be eliminated or reduced using the Hierarchy of Controls in the following order:

• Elimination

• Isolation

• Engineering

• Administrative and PPE


Identify any other special PPE requirements, e.g., personal floatation device.


While your employer is responsible to supply the necessary PPE and ensure you know how to use it correctly, it is your responsibility to wear it when required:

• Always ask your supervisor or contact to clarify anything you don’t understand about the use of PPE — do not guess.


General Hazards


Vehicle traffic is a hazard throughout the site. In high traffic areas high-visibility apparel is required and will help increase your visibility, but due to the design of much of the mobile equipment, there are blind spots.

Make eye contact with mobile equipment operators and ensure they know your position and intended travel route.

Make eye contact with mobile equipment operators and ensure they know your position and intended travel route.


Identify any high traffic areas in the plant site, or areas where additional caution is necessary.


Walkways are marked as appropriate. Use them or the sidewalks whenever possible.


Contractor vehicles are not permitted on site unless they are required for transportation to the job site.

Identify any permits or tags required if vehicles must be driven on site.


Identify parking areas for contractors.


Observe our speed limits in all areas of the site:

• 15 mph in plant areas.

• Replace with site-specific information as appropriate, identify speed limits in other areas of the site (if different).


In all areas of the site, heavy equipment has the right-of-way (if applicable).


Seat belt use is mandatory while operating any mobile equipment or vehicle on site.

You must supply proof of training and be authorized before using any Lafarge mobile equipment.

You must supply proof of training and be authorized before using any Lafarge mobile equipment.


Observe the railroad crossings in the plant site at all times.


This photo shows evidence of the impact and resulting damage that can occur if a vehicle is hit by a train.


To help maintain a safe and productive workplace, housekeeping is everyone’s responsibility:

• Recycle materials as appropriate, and place all waste, debris and trash in appropriate containers.


When you are using tools, equipment, or materials, always be aware of your body position and the weight of the material you are working with:

• Do not attempt to lift more than you can handle — ask for assistance when necessary.

• Avoid twisting your body when lifting or using tools — this practice could lead to injury.

• Maintain a balanced stance — feet apart and your back straight.


All moving equipment and machinery on site is guarded:

• Do not operate equipment if guards are missing or removed.

• If you need to remove a guard for your task, ensure you replace it when you are finished.

• Always follow LOTOTO before removing a guard.


Conveyors are used throughout the site to transport materials. Conveyors present several hazards and anyone working on a conveyor must be properly trained. If you will be working near conveyors, follow basic safe practices:

• Report any missing or damaged guards immediately.• Stay clear of nip or pinch points where you could get entangled or pulled

in.• Never try to clear a jam in a conveyor without following LOTOTO

procedures.• Always cross conveyors at designated crossing points – do not walk on or

under a conveyor.• Refer to the Conveyor Safety Advisory for detailed safety procedures.


Each of the 10 safety rules shown here must be followed while working on or near conveyors.

Program will have option to view and print 10 Safety Rules document.


We also use various typed of piles for storage of raw and processed materials. These piles – stockpiles and surge piles – are inherently unstable and present several hazards.

• Stockpiles are man-made and usually built in a conical or linear shape.• Surge piles are also man-made and are built directly over a powered feeder

or draw hole.• Pedestrian access is either prohibited or very limited on a stockpile or surge

pile.• Keep a safe distance of 10 m (33 ft) from the base of a stockpile or surge pile.• Very specific training must be completed for anyone working with stockpiles

or surge piles.• Refer to the Stockpile and Surge Pile Safety Advisory for detailed safety

procedures.


Oxy-acetylene tanks must be capped, stored upright and tied off with a chain:

• Safety caps must be in place on all cylinders in use.

• Pressure gauges must be legible, operable and glass-covered.

• When oxy-acetylene rigs are not in use, they must be turned off and the torch bled down.


We have designated storage areas for empty and full cylinders.


Whenever rigging is done, it must be performed by qualified individuals:

• All rigging must be inspected before use.

• The use of sling protection is mandatory.


Use wire rope rather than nylon rope for durability:

• Check for broken wires or excessive wear.


If using nylon slings, check them for tears, loose stitching or areas of excessive wear.


For some tasks, you will be using compressed air to clean off equipment:

• All connections on compressed air hoses must be pinned.


Compressed air is under extreme pressure. If it penetrates your body as a bubble of air, the result could be fatal:

• Never use compressed air to blow off your clothing or point it at anyone else.


Safe blow-down stations are located throughout the site (identify locations if appropriate):

• Use these stations to blow off your clothing.


Air cannons, used to prevent buildups and improve the flow of the material, are located throughout the plant. Areas where they are used will be identified by signs:

• The cannons will fire randomly — be aware of your surroundings in these areas.


Some areas of the plant contain high temperatures and there is a potential risk for heat stress when working in them:

• Make sure you stay hydrated — drink plenty of the water provided.

• If you notice any symptoms of heat stress — dizziness, nausea, profuse sweating, rapid pulse — leave the area and notify your supervisor.

• Always follow the “buddy system” when working in high temperature areas.


Hazards within a construction site, or in any area of the plant, must be barricaded:

• Red tape — no access unless authorized.

• Yellow tape — use caution and check surrounding area (up/down, side to side) before entering.


Some areas of the site may contain asbestos:

• Stay clear of marked areas.

• If your work requires that you disturb asbestos (or if you accidentally disturb it), notify your Lafarge contact.

• Follow the plant procedures provided.


Scaffolding must be designed and constructed according to standards:

• Scaffolding must be erected by a certified contractor per OSHA regulations and inspected by a competent person prior to use each day.


Safety Procedures


Lock out, tag out, try out, is an important element of our safety program. Any time you are required to work on or near any equipment that could move or be caused to move, you need to isolate, lock out and test all energy sources. Energy sources include:

• Electricity • Hydraulics• Compressed air• Gravity • Radiation• Liquid or gas flow

Contractor locks must have the contractor’s name, phone number, and company name clearly shown on the lock.

Contractor locks must have the contractor’s name, phone number, and company name clearly shown on the lock.

Lock Out / Tag Out / Try Out


At our site, two types of lock-out procedures are used:

• Personal lock-out procedures — followed by each person working on equipment.

• Lock box procedures — used when locking out numerous pieces of equipment. Lock box procedures include personal locks applied to a box containing the locks used to lock out the equipment.

De-energization and re-energization will be done by Lafarge personnel.

Contractors do not pull disconnects.


Some electrical equipment is identified as a potential arc flash hazard:

• Mechanical contractors are forbidden to operate electrical equipment identified as an arc flash hazard.

• Electrical contractors must provide proof of training in recognition of arc flash hazards and be directly supervised by a qualified Lafarge supervisor while operating electrical equipment identified as a potential arc flash hazard.


Before you can use lock-out procedures, you must be fully trained and authorized. After your training, key points to keep in mind when locking out are:

• Always keep your locks with you so they are readily available when needed.

• Always apply your own lock when lockout is required — even if the equipment is already locked out.

• Work with Lafarge personnel to jog or test equipment to make sure it has been de-energized.

• Always remove your lock when the task is finished or when leaving the plant.

• Always check with your contact if you have any questions regarding a lock-out or testing procedure.


Some areas on the site are designated as enclosed or confined spaces. An enclosed or confined space is defined as an area where there is limited access, a danger of entrapment, or a possibility of a dangerous atmosphere:

• If there is a danger of entrapment, entrants must wear a harness with a lanyard attached. The lanyard remains outside the entry.


Before anyone enters an enclosed or confined space, a Pre-Entry Hazard Assessment Worksheet is completed by a qualified person and a confined space pre-work meeting is held with the supervisor.


Depending on the hazards, an attendant may be assigned to stand watch outside the space. The attendant uses the permit to record the entry and exit of each person working in the space, and continually monitors the atmosphere in the space.

• If an attendant gives an order to evacuate the space, all workers are required to leave immediately with no exceptions.


If any Hot Work (riveting, welding, flame cutting or other fire or spark-producing operation) is to be performed, a Hot Work Permit must be completed by Lafarge.

• Areas must be properly prepared and monitored while hot work is being done, and for the period specified in the permit once the task is completed.


Hazcom (WHMIS in Canada) is a hazard communication program in effect across the United States. Contractors working at our site must be trained in HAZCOM.

Your training must include:• How to interpret labels attached to containers containing controlled products.• How to use the information contained in the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).• Labeling requirements for secondary containers.

Your training must include:• How to interpret labels attached to containers containing controlled products.• How to use the information contained in the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).• Labeling requirements for secondary containers.


MSDS for all controlled products used at the plant are available online. (Add details if copies are available in hard copy on site)

• Contractors are required to provide MSDS for any controlled products brought on site.

Always check for precautionary information, PPE requirements, etc. before using or coming in contact with a controlled product.

Always check for precautionary information, PPE requirements, etc. before using or coming in contact with a controlled product.


Common controlled products at this site include:

• Fuel

• Oils

• Antifreeze

• Paints

• Solvents

• Grouting compounds


We also take the following measures with respect to homeland security:

• Unauthorized entry to the site is discouraged and entry is monitored.

• Contractors are restricted to areas specific to their tasks.


Environmental Awareness


Contractors working on site have the same environmental responsibilities as Lafarge personnel. They must show due diligence with regards to environmental regulation at all times. They must also know and follow all environmental regulations and procedures.

Contractors are accountable for any violations or non-compliance orders they may receive from controlling agencies.


One of the biggest potential impacts on the environment is a spill or leak:

• If something has spilled, every attempt must be made to contain it and prevent it from entering our drains or atmosphere.

• Oil spills must be contained and picked up within 2 hours.

• Any spill must be reported to the control room.


Contractors also have responsibilities with respect to general site maintenance:

• Pick up and remove your own trash.

• Prevent and report all fires — no open burning.

• Prevent erosion during earth work.

• Minimize vehicular dust.


You have now completed this program.

Contractor Orientation

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