Orientation for Field Workers v2

Orientation for Field Workers v2

CDH Consulting
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The emergency contact number for CDH Consulting is:

(720) 431-7468

This number can be found at https://cdh.energy/
1.0 CDH Consulting Safety Policy Statement
At CDH Consulting, we believe it is important to protect the health and safety of our employees and safeguard the environment wherever and whenever we conduct our business operations. This belief extends through all phases and aspects of our business. We also seek to affiliate with other businesses that recognize the importance of safeguarding the environment and protecting the health and safety of their employees and anyone else with whom they interact. Therefore, in keeping with CDH Consulting, guiding principles and objectives, CDH Consulting, Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy is as follows:
- We will comply with environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations;
- We will conduct our operations in a manner that demonstrates respect for the environment our employee's and client's health and safety;
- We will cooperate with federal, state, and local governmental agencies charged with protecting the environment and the health and safety of individuals;
- We will maintain effective environmental, health, and safety procedures and equipment, consistent with practical and available technology;
- We will respond quickly and effectively to environmental, health, and safety incidents involving CDH Consulting facilities, equipment, or products under our control;
- We will maintain comprehensive reporting procedures, both internal to CDH Consulting and external to governmental agencies;
- We will encourage our employees to pursue training opportunities that emphasize individual responsibility for sound environmental, health, and safety management;
- We will maintain corporate environmental, health and safety monitoring programs to ensure compliance with CDH Consulting HSE Policy and governmental requirements; and
- We will ensure that all contractors we engage to perform services comply with these principles as well.
Chris Del Hierro
Principal/Partner
1.2 I have read and I understand the expectations as outlined in the above Safety Policy Statement.*

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2.0 Vehicle Accidents
2.1 Highway vehicle crashes are the leading cause of oil and gas extraction worker fatalities. Roughly 4 of every 10 workers killed on the job in this industry are killed as a result of a highway vehicle accidents (Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries).*

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2.2 That number is more than 38 percent of the 4,547 annual number of fatalities from occupational injuries and accounted for about 2 out of every 5 fatal work injuries last year.*

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2.3 Work injuries involving transportation accidents remained the most common fatal event in 2019, accounting for 40 percent (2,083). What are some of the actions you can take to help make the roads safer (select all that apply)*

Sharing the road safely with trucks and other large commercial motor vehicles.Use safety belts while driving on or off the job.Avoid placing or taking cell phone calls while operating a motor vehicle, especially in inclement weather, unfamiliar areas, or heavy traffic.Avoid other activities such as eating, drinking, or adjusting noncritical vehicle controls while driving.All the above.
3.0 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness
3.1 CDH Consulting has a strong commitment to the health, safety and welfare of its employees, their families and contractors. Widely available statistics and information establish that the incidence of drug and alcohol abuse is increasing and that the effect is devastating to lives, business and the community at large. Our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace requires CDH Consulting contractors to maintain a clear policy and supportive programs relating to the detection, treatment and prevention of substance abuse by employees.*

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3.2 It is the goal of CDH Consulting to provide a safe workplace by eliminating the hazards to health and job safety created by alcohol and other drug abuse. We believe this goal to be in the best interest of our employees and our contractors.*

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3.3 CDH Consulting believes that each employee and contractor employee has the responsibility to (select each to acknowledge your acceptance):*

Report to work at all times free of alcohol or other drugs and their effects.Participate in and support company & contractor-sponsored drug and alcohol education programs.Seek and accept assistance offered by your employer for alcohol and other drug-abuse-related problems before job performance is affected.Support your company efforts to eliminate alcohol and other drug abuse among employees where it exists.
4.0 Back Safety
4.1 Lifting improperly or lifting loads that are too heavy for the back to support is the largest single cause of back pain and injury.*

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4.2 Instituting proper lifting techniques and other safety measures can significantly reduce back injuries on the job. As part of CDH Consulting's ongoing commitment to safety in the workplace we require contract companies to maintain a Back Safety, Proper Lifting Safety or Ergonomics Safety Program as another opportunity to enhance the safety and health of their employees.*

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4.4 The following is a list of Back Safety techniques that will support good back health (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Sizing the Load – Do not manually lift heavy objects.Test the weight of the load by pushing up on a corner before lifting.If it’s too heavy, get help.Get as close to the object as possible so you will not have to reach with your arms.Keep the load close to your body- do not twist while lifting.Do not use your back to bend.Face the load squarely.Get a firm footing.Bend the knees and hips, not the back.Kneel down on one knee, if necessary.Lift with your legs – not your back.Lift gradually, not suddenly.Reaching for objects, especially in high places, can strain the back.Reaching – Try to Not Reach Above Shoulders.Reach only as high as your shoulders.Use an approved stepping stool or stepladder to get closer to the load.If the load is too heavy the following are things you can do:Make objects smallerUse smaller containersUse lighter containersLighten the loads in containersIf the size and weight of the load cannot be reduced, it must be determined if a mechanical or team lift technique is necessary.Push heavy loads - do not pull.
4.3 CDH Consulting expects all workers representing CDH Consulting on sites and projects to take the following precautions at a minimum (check each item in agreement to support the expectation):*

Identify job duties that include heavy lifting.Identify and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as required.Use alternative materials handling equipment, as needed.Ask for help in lifting or pushing heavy items when needed.
5.0 Confined Space
5.1 To understand the requirements of a permit-required confined space, the definition of a confined space must be understood. OSHA defines a confined space as any space that (Check each item to acknowledge understanding):*

Is large enough and so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work.Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit (e.g., tanks, tankers, silos,storage bins, vaults and pits).Is not designed for continuous employee occupancy.
5.2 According to General Industry regulations, any worker involved in or has the potential to be involved in confined-space entries must be trained before entering any space, as well as (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

Whenever there is a change in the employee’s duties or assignment.Whenever there is a change in the permit space itself.Whenever it is determined that there have been or must be changes in or deviations from procedures.
5.3 If your task requires you to enter a confined space and you have not been trained in 'Confined Space Entry' you must notify your supervisor before proceeding.*

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5.4 Alternative Entry Procedures: A contractor, at their own discretion may allow entry into a non-permit required confined space only if the following conditions exist. (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The only hazards in the permit space are atmospheric.Hazards can be controlled by the use of continuous forced-air ventilation.Atmosphere is tested periodically during entry.
5.5 It may be necessary, though, to conduct a full permit-required confined-space entry permit (located at https://cdh.energy/) to test the atmosphere if it cannot be tested from outside. According to OSHA, once the atmosphere has been tested and it is determined that the only hazard is an atmospheric hazard that can be controlled through the use of forced-air ventilation, the rest of the requirements are relaxed―the only requirement being that the atmosphere must be tested periodically.*

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5.6 In this case, If a hazardous atmosphere is detected at any time during the entry, the following are required at a minimum (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Each worker must leave the space immediately.The space must be evaluated to determine how the hazardous atmosphere developed.Steps must be taken to protect the workers from the hazardous atmosphere before a subsequent entry takes place.
5.7 OSHA requires employers to provide training for those who may be involved in the permit-required confined-space process (check each to acknowledge your understanding).*

Training must be conducted before workers are first assigned duties relating to confined spaces or if there is a change in their assignments.Training must also be conducted when new hazards arise relating to permit-space operations where workers have not received prior training. Also, training must be provided to each affected employee whenever the contractor believes there are deviations from the permit-space entry.Employers must train their employees so they are proficient in the duties of an authorized entrant, attendant or entry supervisor.All training must be certified, indicating employees’ names, trainers’ signatures or initials, and dates of training.
5.8 Employers who decide to have their employees enter a permit space must provide rescue and emergency services. There are three different types of emergency rescue that a contractor can rely on (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

In-house rescue servicesOutside rescue services, such as local fire departmentsNon-entry rescues
6.0 Defensive Driving
6.1 Although road fatalities are down throughout much of the United States, that is not the case in Oilfield communities. Overall highway deaths have increased significantly over the last three years; deaths involving commercial vehicles grew by 53 percent during the same period. A significant portion of the increase in traffic deaths occurred in the oilfields.*

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6.2 In oilfield communities, roads not built to handle the traffic fill up with oilfield service trucks, workers commuting to and from work, tractor-trailers, tanker trucks and commercial vans going to and from oil sites, etc. This congestion, when coupled with tired drivers and those who may lack proper training and who drive well below or above the speed limit, creates conditions that endanger ordinary drivers. The result is significantly greater risk of dying in a vehicle accident on these roads*

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6.3 There are many things workers can do individually to increase the likelihood of a safe commute (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Make sure all tires are in good condition, are properly inflated, and have proper tread depth.Check regularly for cracked hoses, belts and frayed wires.Make sure windows, mirrors, directional signals, head, tail, and brake lights are clean and not broken.Stay alert to changes.Look well ahead.Observe the entire situation of the roadway.Recognize potential hazards.Decide on an appropriate response.Carry out your plan.Slow down on rain-slicked roads.Maintain a safe following distance.Slow down in work zones.Keep the windshield and mirrors clean and clear.Use mirrors.Constantly scan traffic to the front and sides.Signal all turns and lane changes.Avoid distractions.
7.0 Electricity
7.1 Electricity is widely recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing workers to electric shock, burns, fires, and explosions.*

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7.2 It is well known that the human body will conduct electricity. If direct body contact is made with an electrically energized part while a similar contact is made simultaneously with another conductive surface that is maintained at a different electrical potential, a current will flow, entering the body at one contact point, traversing the body, and then exiting at the other contact point, usually the ground.*

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7.3 Each year many workers suffer pain, injuries, and death from such electric shocks. Current through the body, even at levels as low as 3 milliamperes, can also cause indirect or secondary injuries in which involuntary muscular reaction from the electric shock can cause bruises, bone fractures and even death resulting from collisions or falls.*

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7.4 It is required that the following engineering controls be present at all CDH Consulting work sites (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

All electrical distribution panels, breakers, disconnects, switches and junction boxes must be completely enclosed.Water-tight enclosures must be used if any of these components could possibly be exposed to moisture.Structural barriers must be used to prevent accidental damage to electrical components.Conduits must be supported for their entire length, and non-electrical attachments to conduits are prohibited.Non-rigid electrical cords must have strain relief wherever necessary.
7.5 It is required that the following administrative controls be present at all CDH Consulting work sites (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Only trained, authorized workers may repair or service electrical equipment.Contractors must be licensed to perform electrical work.Physical barriers must be used to prevent unauthorized persons from entering areas where new installation or repair of electrical components or equipment is being performed.Only authorized workers may enter electrical distribution rooms.All electrical control devices must be labeled properly.Senior facility management must authorize any work on energized electrical circuits.
7.6 It is required that the following work practice controls be present at all CDH Consulting work sites (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employees and contract employees working on high power electrical systems must wear electrically rated safety shoes or boots.Use only tools that are properly insulated.Use non-conductive gloves for work on electrical equipment.Electrical-rated matting will be placed in front of all electricity-distribution panels.
7.7 Inspection: It is expected that all electrical systems within CDH Consulting operations be inspected on a regular occasion for hazards that could cause employee injury or death. Consider the following factors when determining the safety of the equipment: (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Suitability for the intended use.Proper insulation.Heating effects under conditions of use.Arcing effects.Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity and intended use.
7.8 It is required that the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) controls be present at all CDH Consulting work sites (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

PPE use is mandatory when contact with exposed electrical sources is likely.Only use PPE that is designed for the work being performed.Inspect and test all PPE prior to use.Use a protective outer cover (leather, for example) if the work being performed might damage the PPE’s insulation.Wear non-conductive head gear if there is danger of electrical burns or shock from contact with exposed, energized equipment.Wear eye and/or face protection any time there is danger of flying objects, flashes or electrical arcs produced by an electrical explosion.
7.9 CDH COnsulting requires the following training for those employees or contractor employees qualified to perform electrical work (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Specific equipment procedures.The training requirements outlined in OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.331 to 1910.339.
7.10 Workers not qualified or authorized to perform work on electrical equipment and components must be trained in the following general electrical safety precautions for the purpose of hazard awareness (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Do not perform any electrical repairs.Report all electrical hazards to your supervisor.Do not operate equipment if you believe there is an electrical hazard.Do not allow electrical equipment or components to contact water.Low-voltage electricity can be physically harmful.Do not use cords or plugs that are missing the ‘ground’ prong.Do not overload electrical receptacles.
8.0 Emergency Actions Plans
8.1 Although CDH Consulting takes precautions to prevent them, emergencies do occur. When they do, they require quick, correct and decisive responses. In the Emergency Response Plan, employees and contract workers have been informed of the company’s planned response to emergency situations, and they are expected to adhere to these guidelines for the duration of this project.*

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8.2 The elements of the CDH Consulting's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and the minimum requirement of the contractor EAP is as follows (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Emergency evacuation plan.Employee alarm system.Methods to account for company employees.Rescue and medical duties.Means of reporting emergencies.Emergency contacts.Directions to location.Directions to nearest medical treatment facility.Project Address.Project Telephone.Home Office Telephone.Local Police Telephone.Local Fire Telephone.Local Paramedics Telephone.Local Hospital Address.Local Hospital Telephone.Designated and trained workers to assist in a safe and orderly evacuation of other workers.Company representative(s) responsible for plan.Review of the Emergency Action Plan.
9.0 Fall Protection
9.1 The objective of the CDH Consulting Fall Protection requirements is to identify and evaluate fall hazards to which employees and contractor employees will be exposed and provide specific training as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Fall Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1926, Subpart M and 29 CFR 1910*

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9.2 For site preparation (construction) of oil and gas well drilling and servicing pad locations it is required that the fall protection requirements under 29 CFR 1926 be followed and noted here. Site preparation is the only aspect of oil and gas drilling and servicing activities governed under construction CFR 1926. Site preparation includes activities such Leveling the site, Trenching and Excavation*

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9.3 All other aspects of oil and gas well drilling and servicing operations are covered by 29 CFR 1910. When a serious hazard exists in the workplace that is not addressed by a specific OSHA standard, Section 5(a)(l) ("General Duty Clause") of the OSH Act applies.*

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9.4 The employer must ensure guardrail systems meet the following requirements (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The top edge height of top rails, or equivalent guardrail system members, are 42 inches (107 cm), plus or minus 3 inches (8 cm), above the walking-working surface. The top edge height may exceed 45 inches (114 cm), provided the guardrail system meets all other criteria of paragraph (b) of this section (see Figure D-11 of this section).Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high:Midrails are to be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking-working surface.Intermediate vertical members (such as balusters) must be installed no more than 19 inches (48 cm) apart.When guardrail systems are used around holes, they must be installed on all unprotected sides or edges of the hole.When guardrail systems are used around holes that serve as points of access (such as ladderways), the guardrail system opening must have a self-closing gate that slides or swings away from the hole, and is equipped with a top rail and midrail or equivalent intermediate member and must be offset to prevent an employee from walking or falling into the hole.The height of stair rail systems installed before January 17, 2017 is not less than 30 inches (76 cm) from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the top rail; and.The height of stair rail systems installed on or after January 17, 2017 is not less than 42 inches (107 cm) from the leading edge of the stair tread to the top surface of the top rail.
9.5 The employers must ensure toeboards used for falling object protection (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Are erected along the exposed edge of the overhead walking-working surface for a length that is sufficient to protect workers below.Have a minimum vertical height of 3.5 inches (9 cm) as measured from the top edge of the toeboard to the level of the walking-working surface.Do not have more than 1/4" inch clearance or opening between the walking-working surface and the bottom edge of the toeboard.
9.6 The employer must ensure (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Where tools, equipment, or materials are piled higher than the top of the toeboard, paneling or screening is installed from the toeboard to the midrail of the guardrail system and for a length that is sufficient to protect workers below. If the items are piled higher than the midrail, the employer also must install paneling or screening to the top rail and for a length that is sufficient to protect workers below; andAll openings in guardrail systems are small enough to prevent objects from falling through the opening.
9.7 The employer must ensure that personal fall protection systems meet the following requirements (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

When vertical lifelines are used, each employee must be attached to a separate lifeline.Snaphooks and carabiners must be the automatic locking type that require at least two separate, consecutive movements to open.
9.8 Snaphooks and carabiners must not be connected to any of the following unless they are designed for such connections (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Directly to webbing, rope, or wire rope.To a D-ring to which another snaphook, carabiner, or connector is attached.To a horizontal life line; orTo any object that is incompatibly shaped or dimensioned in relation to the snaphook or carabiner such that unintentional disengagement could occur when the connected object depresses the snaphook or carabiner gate, allowing the components to separate.
9.9 Personal fall protection systems and their components must be used exclusively for employee fall protection and not for any other purpose, such as hoisting equipment or materials.*

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9.10 A personal fall protection system or its components subjected to impact loading must be removed from service immediately and not used again until a competent person inspects the system or components and determines that it is not damaged and safe for use for employee personal fall protection.*

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9.11 Personal fall protection systems must be inspected before initial use during each work shift for mildew, wear, damage, and other deterioration, and defective components must be removed from service.*

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9.12 The following requirements apply to the use of personal fall protection (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Ropes, belts, lanyards, and harnesses used for personal fall protection must be compatible with all connectors used.Ropes, belts, lanyards, lifelines, and harnesses used for personal fall protection must be protected from being cut, abraded, melted, or otherwise damaged.The employer must provide for prompt rescue of each employee in the event of a fall.Personal fall protection systems must be worn with the attachment point of the body harness located in the center of the employee's back near shoulder level. The attachment point may be located in the pre-sternal position if the free fall distance is limited to 2 feet (0.6 m) or less.
9.13 The employer must ensure that personal fall arrest systems bring the employee to a complete stop and limit the maximum deceleration distance the employee travels to 3.5 feet.*

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9.14 Body belts are prohibited as part of a personal fall arrest system.*

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9.15 Falling Objects: The employer must train each employee in at least the following topics utilizing a qualified trainer on (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The nature of the fall hazards in the work area and how to recognize them.The procedures to be followed to minimize those hazards.The correct procedures for installing, inspecting, operating, maintaining, and disassembling the personal fall protection systems that the employee uses; andThe correct use of personal fall protection systems and equipment including, but not limited to, proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques, and methods of equipment inspection and storage, as specified by the manufacturer.
10.0 Lock Out Tag Out (LO/TO)
10.1 The standards establish requirements that employers must follow when workers are exposed to hazardous energy while servicing and maintaining equipment and machinery. Some of the most critical requirements from these standards are outlined below (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Workers servicing or maintaining machines or equipment may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled.It is required that employers develop, document, implement, and enforce energy control procedures.Use only lockout/tagout devices authorized for the particular equipment or machinery and ensure that they are durable, standardized, and substantial.Ensure that lockout/tagout devices identify the individual users.Contractors must have an established policy that permits only the employee who applied a lockout/tagout device to remove it.Employers must provide effective training as mandated for all employees covered by the standard.workers must be trained to ensure that they know, understand, and follow the applicable provisions of the hazardous energy control procedures.Develop, implement, and enforce an energy control program.Tagout devices may be used in lieu of lockout devices only if the tagout program provides employee protection equivalent to that provided through a lockout program.Use lockout devices for equipment that can be locked out.Ensure that new or overhauled equipment is capable of being locked out.Develop, implement, and enforce an effective tagout program if machines or equipment are not capable of being locked out.
10.2 The OSHA standard for Lockout/Tagout addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment, thereby preventing the release of hazardous energy while workers perform servicing and maintenance activities. The standard outlines measures for controlling hazardous energies—electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and other energy sources. In addition, 29 CFR 1910.333 sets forth requirements to protect workers working on electric circuits and equipment. This section requires workers to use safe work practices, including lockout and tagging procedures. These provisions apply when workers are exposed to electrical hazards while working on, near, or with conductors or systems that use electric energy.*

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10.3 The training must cover at least three areas (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Aspects of the employer’s energy control program.Elements of the energy control procedure relevant to the employee’s duties or assignment, andVarious requirements of the OSHA standards related to lockout/tagout.
11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
11.1 It is required that employers protect employees from workplace hazards that can cause injury or illness. Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect workers. However, when engineering, work practice and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees and ensure its use.*

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11.2 PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples include items such as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing protection (earplugs, muffs), hard hats and respirators.*

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11.3 The employer is required to (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Identify and provide appropriate PPE for employees.Train employees in the use and care of the PPE.Maintain PPE, including replacing worn or damaged PPE.Periodically review, update and evaluate the effectiveness of the PPE program.
11.4 Workers are required to (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Properly wear PPEAttend training sessions on PPECare for, clean and maintain PPE, andInform a supervisor of the need to repairor replace PPE
11.5 Federal regulation requires employers to pay for most personal protective equipment used to comply with OSHA standards. The type of PPE employers must supply includes (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Non-prescription eye protectionGoggles and face shieldsRespiratorsHard hatsHearing protection
11.6 Employers are not required to supply their employees with (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Safety-toe protective footwear (including steel-toe shoes or boots)Prescription safety eye wear.Everyday clothing, such as long-sleeve shirts, long pants, street shoes, and normal work boots.Skin creams, or other items used solely for protection from weather,such as winter coats, jackets, parkas, rubber boots, hats, raincoats, ordinary sunglasses, and sunscreen.When the employee has lost or intentionally damaged the PPE and it must be replaced by the employee.
12.0 Fire Protection
12.1 It is required of employers to have a fire prevention plan in writing, be kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review.*

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12.2 At a minimum, your fire prevention plan must include (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

A list of all major fire hazards, proper handling and storage procedures for hazardous materials, potential ignition sources and their control, and the type of fire protection equipment necessary to control each major hazard.Procedures to control accumulations of flammable and combustible waste materials.Procedures for regular maintenance of safeguards installed on heat-producing equipment to prevent the accidental ignition of combustible materials.The name or job title of employees responsible for maintaining equipment to prevent or control sources of ignition or fires.The name or job title of employees responsible for the control of fuel source hazards.
12.3 An employer must inform employees upon initial assignment to a job of the fire hazards to which they are exposed. An employer must also review with each employee those parts of the fire prevention plan necessary for self-protection.*

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12.4 One way to limit the amount of damage due to such fires is to make portable fire extinguishers an important part of your fire prevention program (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employees who have been designated to use fire extinguishers as part of the emergency action plan, must be trained on how to use the fire extinguishers appropriately in the workplace.This training is a specialized form of education that focuses on developing or improving skills and it must be provided annually and when employees are first assigned these duties.
12.5 Using a Fire Extinguisher- The following steps should be followed when responding to incipient stage fire (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Sound the fire alarm and call the fire department, if appropriateIdentify a safe evacuation path before approaching the fire. Do not allow the fire, heat, or smoke to come between you and your evacuation path.Select the appropriate type of fire extinguisher.Discharge the extinguisher within its effective range using the P.A.S.S. technique (pull, aim, squeeze, sweep.)Back away from an extinguished fire in case it flames up again.Evacuate immediately if the extinguisher is empty and the fire is not out.
12.6 Most fire extinguishers operate using the following P.A.S.S. technique:*

1. PULL... Pull the pin. This will also break the tamper seal.2. AIM... Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle (or its horn or hose) at the base of the fire. NOTE: Do not touch the plastic discharge horn on CO2 extinguishers, it gets very cold and may damage skin.3. SQUEEZE... Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent.4. SWEEP... Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. Watch the area. If the fire re-ignites, repeat steps 2 - 4.
12.7 It is not required that any employee fight a fire. If you have the slightest doubt about your ability to fight a fire.... EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY!*

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12.8 Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to fight different types of fire. The three most common types of fire extinguishers are: air pressurized water, CO2 (carbon dioxide), and dry chemical. The following provides information regarding the type of fire and which fire extinguisher should be used (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

A: Ordinary Combustibles Fires of paper, cloth, wood, rubber, and many plastics require a water type extinguisher labeled A.B: Flammable Liquids Fires of oils, gasoline, some paints, lacquers, grease, solvents, and other flammable liquids require an extinguisher labeled B.C: Electrical Equipment Fires of wiring, fuse boxes, energized electrical equipment, computers, and other electrical sources require an extinguisher labeled C.Ordinary Combustibles, Flammable Liquids, or Electrical Equipment Multi-purpose dry chemical is suitable for use on class A, B, and C.D: Metals Fires involving powders, flakes or shavings of combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, potassium, and sodium require special extinguishers labeled D.K: Kitchen Fires involving combustible cooking fluids such as oils and fats require special extinguishers labeled K.
14.0 Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
Safety Data Sheets
14.1 The following requirements must be met concerning Hazard Communication (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employers shall ensure that labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are not removed or defaced.Employers shall maintain any safety data sheets that are received with incoming shipments of hazardous chemicals, and ensure that they are readily accessible to employees in their work areas.
14.2 To make sure that all affected workers know about information concerning the dangers of all hazardous chemicals used by CDH Consulting, a hazard communication program has been established. This written program will be available at www.cdh.energy for review by any interested employee. It is expected that contractors who use hazardous chemicals also have an active hazard communication program.*

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14.3 The Safety Director is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the CDH Consulting SDS Program that is located at the Right to Know tab of the Safety Center). Any CDH Consulting employee or contractor may access the CDH Consulting's SDS library by going to www.cdh.energy.*

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14.4 Employers are responsible for their employee training program. The following aspects of Hazard Communication training are a minimum requirement according to federal regulation:*

An overview of the requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Standard.Hazardous chemicals present at his or her work places.Physical and health risks of the hazardous chemical.The symptoms of over exposure.How to determine the presence or release of hazardous chemicals in his or her work area.How to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals through use of control procedures, work practices, and personal protective equipment.Steps CDH Consulting has taken to reduce or prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals.Procedures to follow if employees are overexposed to hazardous chemicals.How to read labels and review SDSs to obtain hazard information.Location of the SDS file and written hazard communication program (Right to Know).An overview of the requirements contained in the Hazard Communication Standard.
Hazardous Non-routine Tasks
14.5 Periodically, employers require their employees to perform hazardous non-routine tasks. (Some examples of non-routine tasks are confined space entry and tank cleaning). Prior to starting work on such projects, each affected employee will be instructed on the following information by their supervisor about the hazardous chemicals he or she may encounter during these activities (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The specific chemicals required for the task.The location of the chemical SDS (www.cdh.energy) that is located at the Right to Know tab.Protective and safety measures the employee can use, and.The steps that may be necessary to reduce the hazards, including ventilation, respirators, presence of another employee, and emergency procedures.
Safety Data Sheets
14.6 It is the responsibility of CDH Consulting to provide employers of any other employees at the work site with the following information (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Copies of SDS's (available at www.cdh.energy) for any hazardous chemicals that the other employer(s)’ employee may be exposed to while working.The SDS's are located at the Right to Know tab in the solution center menu.Inform other employers of any precautionary measures that need to be taken to protect employees during normal operating conditions or in foreseeable emergencies.It is also the responsibility of contractors to identify and obtain SDS's for the chemicals the contractor is bringing into the work place.
14.7 The library of all known hazardous chemicals used within CDH Consulting operations by our employees or our contractor employees may be obtained at www.cdh.energy.*

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15.0 Hearing Conservation
15.1 What is occupational noise exposure (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

Sound is everywhere in nature and industry. Excessively high level sound can cause certain health problems. It is a by-product of many industrial processes. Sound consists of pressure changes in the air, caused by vibration or turbulence. These pressure changes produce waves emanating away from the turbulent or vibrating source. Exposure to high levels of noise can cause hearing loss. The extent of damage depends primarily on the intensity of the noise and the duration of the exposure.Noise-induced hearing loss can be temporary or permanent. Temporary hearing loss results from short-term exposures to noise, with normal hearing returning after period of rest. Generally, prolonged exposure to high noise levels over a period of time gradually causes permanent damage.The Lakewood Energy hearing conservation program requirement of contractors should be designed to protect workers with significant occupational noise exposures from hearing impairment even if they are subject to such noise exposures over their entire working career.
15.2 What monitoring is required (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

It is required that employers monitor noise exposure levels in a way that accurately identifies employees exposed to noise at or above 85 decibels (dB) averaged over 8 working hours, or an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).Employers must monitor all employees whose noise exposure is equivalent to or greater than a noise exposure received in 8 hours where the noise level is constantly 85 dB or above.The exposure measurement must include all continuous, intermittent, and impulsive noise within an 80 dB to 130 dB range and must be taken during a typical work situation.This requirement is performance-oriented because it allows employers to choose the monitoring method that best suits each individual situation.
15.3 When is an employer required to provide hearing protectors (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

The employer must provide earplugs whenever requested by the employee.For any period exceeding 6 months from the time they are first exposed to 8-hour TWA noise levels of 85 dB or above, until they receive their baseline audio grams if these tests are delayed due to mobile test van scheduling;If they have incurred standard threshold shifts that demonstrate they are susceptible to noise; andIf they are exposed to noise over the permissible exposure limit of 90 dB over an 8-hour TWA.
15.4 The following also apply in relation to hearing conservation requirements of the employer (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employers must provide employees with a selection of at least one variety of hearing plug and one variety of hearing muff. Employees should decide, with the help of a person trained to fit hearing protectors, which size and type protector is most suitable for the working environment. The protector selected should be comfortable to wear and offer sufficient protection to prevent hearing loss.Hearing protectors must adequately reduce the noise level for each employee's work environment. Most employers use the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) that represents the protector's ability to reduce noise under ideal laboratory conditions. The employer then adjusts the NRR to reflect noise reduction in the actual working environment.
15.5 What training is required (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

Employers must train employees exposed to TWAs of 85 dB and above at least annually in the effects of noise.The purpose, advantages, and disadvantages of various types of hearing protectors.The selection, fit, and care of protectors.The purpose and procedures of audio metric testing.The training program may be structured in any format, with different portions conducted by different individuals and at different times, as long as the required topics are covered.
15.6 What exposure and testing records must employers keep (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

Employers must keep noise exposure measurement records for 2 years and maintain records of audiometric test results for the duration of the affected employee's employment.Audio metric test records must include the employee's name and job classification, date, examiner's name, date of the last acoustic or exhaustive calibration, measurements of the background sound pressure levels in audio metric test rooms, and the employee's most recent noise exposure measurement.
16.0 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas
16.1 Hydrogen Sulfide is an extremely toxic gas that is colorless, flammable, heavier than air, soluble in water, and has the smell of rotten eggs at lower concentrations.*

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16.2 How Is Hydrogen Sulfide Formed (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

H2S is a by-product formed when organic matter decays.Hydrogen Sulfide is generated as a common by-product of industrial and manufacturing processes.Hydrogen Sulfide is formed under low oxygen conditions when sufficient amounts of sulfur and bacteria are present.H2S can be formed in many other places, among them:Oil and gas reservoirs.Sewers and sewage processing facilities.Dark damp places where bacteria is present.
16.3 Where H2S is found (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Production SeparatorsSulfur Removal SystemsWater Knock-OutsHeater TreatersVapor Recovery UnitsFlotation CellsWellheads or TanksPits, Cellars or Sewers.
16.4 What are the Health Hazards of H2S (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

Hydrogen Sulfide can have an array of health effects on the body depending on exposure concentrations.H2S will enter through the lungs and is considered a chemical asphyxiate.It blocks the transfer of oxygen to the blood cells and causes paralysis of the respiratory system.
16.5 What are the Exposure Limits (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

Permissible Exposure Limit: 10 ppm for an 8-hr period avg.Short Term Exposure Limit: 15 ppm for a 15-minute avg.Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health: 100 ppm.
16.6 Hydrogen sulfide gas causes a wide range of health effects. Workers are primarily exposed to hydrogen sulfide by breathing it. The effects depend on how much hydrogen sulfide you breathe and for how long. Exposure to very high concentrations can quickly lead to death (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

0.00011-0.00033 ppm: Typical background concentrations.0.01-1.5 ppm: Odor threshold (when rotten egg smell is first noticeable to some). Odor becomes more offensive at 3-5 ppm. Above 30 ppm, odor described as sweet or sickeningly sweet.2-5 ppm: Prolonged exposure may cause nausea, tearing of the eyes, headaches or loss of sleep. Airway problems (bronchial constriction) in some asthma patients.20 ppm: Possible fatigue, loss of appetite, headache, irritability, poor memory, dizziness.50-100 ppm: Slight conjunctivitis ("gas eye") and respiratory tract irritation after 1 hour. May cause digestive upset and loss of appetite.100 ppm: Coughing, eye irritation, loss of smell after 2-15 minutes (olfactory fatigue). Altered breathing, drowsiness after 15-30 minutes. Throat irritation after 1 hour. Gradual increase in severity of symptoms over several hours. Death may occur after 48 hours.100-150 ppm: Loss of smell (olfactory fatigue or paralysis).200-300 ppm: Marked conjunctivitis and respiratory tract irritation after 1 hour. Pulmonary edema may occur from prolonged exposure.500-700 ppm: Staggering, collapse in 5 minutes. Serious damage to the eyes in 30 minutes. Death after 30-60 minutes.700-1000 ppm: Rapid unconsciousness, "knockdown" or immediate collapse within 1 to 2 breaths, breathing stops, death within minutes.1000-2000: Nearly instant death.
16.7 Monitoring (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

As mentioned, one of Hydrogen Sulfide's effects on the body is it deadens the sense of smell at fairly low concentrations.This can cause a false sense of security and therefore we must use air monitoring equipment to detect H2S.A variety of equipment can be used to do this:Fixed monitors can be located where contamination is possible.Alarms to alert personnel when H2S levels exceed permissible exposure limits.Portable monitors that can be hand held or attached to yourself.
16.8 When Do We Monitor (check each to acknowledge your understanding)?*

At all times when working around H2S concentrations.During all confined space entries.Any time there is a potential to be exposed over the PEL.When gauging tanks.
16.9 Should a release occur here are some escape guidelines you must follow (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Know the alarm systems.Know where the potential sources for H2S are located.Know the wind direction at all times.Escape by getting upwind to a higher elevation (if possible) from the source.When escaping, always go cross wind and around the source.Never go directly upwind (you may be running into the source).
16.10 longer term health effects (check each to acknowledge your understanding)::*

Some people who inhaled levels of hydrogen sulfide high enough to become unconscious continue to have headaches and poor attention span, memory, and motor function after waking up.Problems with the cardiovascular system have also been reported at exposures above permissible exposure limits. People who have asthma may be more sensitive to hydrogen sulfide exposure.
16.11 Safety Hazards (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Hydrogen sulfide is a highly flammable, explosive gas, and can cause possible life-threatening situations if not properly handled. In addition, hydrogen sulfide gas burns and produces other toxic vapors and gases, such as sulfur dioxide.The P.E.L. for Sulfur Dioxide is 2ppm.In addition to exposure to hydrogen sulfide in the air, exposure to liquid hydrogen sulfide can cause "blue skin" or frostbite. If clothing becomes wet, avoid ignition sources, remove the clothing and isolate it in a safe area to allow it to evaporate.The effect called knockdown (rapid unconsciousness) often results in falls that can seriously injure the worker.
16.12 Your employer is required to provide respiratory protection training and equipment as necessary.*

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16.13 It is expected that contractors working in potential H2S exposure environments provide their employees with adequate training as required by lawful and internal requirements, before new or untrained employees enter the exposure work space.*

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16.14 CDH Consulting provides H2S training for all Company employees who may enter an H2S exposure area, prior to their entering that area. Contractors must provide their employees who enter or work in H2S exposure areas with adequate training.*

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17.0 Respiratory Protection
17.1 Introduction (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

A respirator protects the user from harmful inhalation of toxic atmosphere hazards such as: Dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays, fibers or vapors.When effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being instituted, appropriate respirators shall be used.Employer shall provide respirators, when necessary, which are applicable and suitable for the purpose intended.Employer shall be responsible for establishment and maintenance of a respirator program.
17.2 Respiratory Inlet Covering (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

That portion of a respirator that forms the protective barrier between the user’s respiratory tract and an air-purifying device or breathing air source, or both.May be a facepiece, helmet, hood, suit, or a mouthpiece respirator with nose clamp.
17.3 Types of Tight -Fitting Respirators (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Quarter MaskHalf MaskFull FacepieceMouthpiece/Nose Clamp (no fit test required)
17.4 Types of loose fitting respirators (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

HoodHelmetLoose-Fitting FacepieceFull Body Suit
17.5 Filters (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A component used in respirators to remove contaminants from the inhaled air.
17.6 Canister or Cartridge (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A container with a filter, sorbent, or catalyst, or combination of these items,which removes specific contaminants from the air passed through the container.
17.7 Negative Pressure Respirator (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A respirator in which the air pressure inside the facepiece is negative during inhalation with respect to the ambient air pressure outside the respirator.
17.8 Filtering Facepiece or Dust Mask (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A negative pressure particulate respirator with a filter as an integral part of the facepiece or with the entire facepiece composed of the filtering medium.
17.9 Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A respirator with an air-purifying filter, cartridge, or canister that removes specific air contaminants by passing ambient air through the air-purifying element.
17.10 Positive Pressure Respirator (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A respirator in which the pressure inside the respiratory inlet covering exceeds the ambient air pressure outside the respirator.
17.11 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator(PAPR) (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

An air-purifying respirator that uses a blower to force the ambient air through air-purifying elements to the inlet covering.
17.12 Atmosphere-Supplying Respirator (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

A respirator that supplies the user with breathing air from a source independent of the ambient atmosphere.Includes supplied-air respirators (SARs) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units.
17.13 Classes of Atmosphere-Supplying Respirators (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Continuous Flow: Provides a continuous flow of breathing air to the respiratory inlet covering.Demand: Admits breathing air to the facepiece only when a negative pressure is created inside the facepiece by inhalation.Pressure Demand: Admits breathing air to the facepiece when the positive pressure inside the facepiece is reduced by inhalation.
17.14 Supplied Air Respirator (SAR) (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

Anatmosphere-supplying respirator for which the source of breathing air is not designed to be carried by the user. Also called airline respirator.
17.15 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

Anatmosphere-supplying respirator for which the breathing air source is designed to be carried by the user.
17.16 Escape-Only Respirator (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A respirator intended to be used only for emergency exit.
17.17 Respirator Program Requirements (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

An employer must develop a written program with worksite-specific procedures when respirators are necessary or required by the employer.An employer must update the program as necessary to reflect changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use.An employer must designate a program administrator who is qualified by appropriate training or experience to administer or oversee the program and conduct the required program evaluations.The employer must provide respirators, training, and medical evaluations at no cost to the employee.
17.18 Respirator Program Elements (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

SelectionMedical evaluationFit testingUseMaintenance and careBreathing air quality and useTrainingProgram evaluation
17.19 Selection of Respirators (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employer must select and provide an appropriate respirator based on the respiratory hazards to which the worker is exposed and workplace and user factors that affect respirator performance and reliability.Select a NIOSH-certified respirator that shall be used in compliance with the conditions of its certification.Identify and evaluate the respiratory hazards in the workplace, including a reasonable estimate of employee exposures and identification of the contaminant’s chemical state and physical form.Where exposure cannot be identified or reasonably estimated, the atmosphere shall be considered Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH).Select respirators from a sufficient number of models and sizes so that the respirator is acceptable to, and correctly fits, the user.
17.20 Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

An atmosphere that poses an immediate threat to life, would cause irreversible adverse health effects, or would impair an individual’s ability to escape from a dangerous atmosphere.
17.21 Oxygen Deficient Atmosphere (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

An atmosphere with an oxygen content below 19.5% by volume.All oxygen deficient atmospheres are considered IDLH.
17.22 Respirators for IDLH Atmospheres (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Full Facepiece Pressure Demand SCBA certified by NIOSH for a minimum service life of 30 minutes.Combination Full Facepiece Pressure Demand SAR with Auxiliary Self-Contained Air Supply.Respirators provided only for escape from IDLH atmospheres shall be NIOSH-certified for escape from the atmosphere in which they will be used.
17.23 Fit Testing (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

Before an employee uses any respirator with a negative or positive pressure tight-fitting facepiece, the employee must be fit tested with the same make, model, style, and size of respirator that will be used.
17.24 Qualitative Fit Test (QLFT) (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

A pass/fail fit test to assess the adequacy of respirator fit that relies on the individual’s response to the test agent.
17.25 Quantitative Fit Test (QNFT) (check to acknowledge your understanding):*

An assessment of the adequacy of respirator fit by numerically measuring the amount of leakage into the respirator.
17.26 Fit Testing (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

workers using tight-fitting facepiece respirators must pass an appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT):Prior to initial use.When ever a different respirator face piece (size, style, model or make) is used, andAt least annually there after.Must conduct an additional fit test whenever the employee reports, or the employer makes visual observations of, changes in the employee’s physical condition (e.g., facial scarring, dental changes, cosmetic surgery, or obvious change in body weight) that could affect respirator fit.
17.27 Use of Respirators (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Respirators with tight-fitting face pieces must not be worn by workers who have any condition that interferes with the face-to-facepiece seal or valve function.Corrective glasses or goggles or other PPE must be worn in a manner that does not interfere with the face-to-facepiece seal.Employees wearing tight-fitting respirators must perform a user seal check each time they put on the respirator using manufacturer’s procedures.
17.28 Maintenance and Care (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Workers must use respirators that are clean, sanitary and in good working order.Use procedures in manufacturer’s recommendations to clean the respirator.Clean and disinfect at the following intervals:As often as necessary when issued for exclusive use.Before being worn by different individuals when issued to more than one employee.After each use for emergency respirators and those used in fit testing and training.
17.29 Training and Information (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employers must provide effective training to employees who are required to use respirators.workers who are required to use respirators must be trained such that they can demonstrate knowledge of at least:Why the respirator is necessary and how improper fit, use, or maintenance can compromise its protective effect.Limitations and capabilities of the respirator.Effective use in emergency situations.How to inspect, put on and remove, use and check the seals.Maintenance and storage.Recognition of medical signs and symptoms that may limit or prevent effective use.General requirements of this standard.Training must be provided prior to use unless acceptable training has been provided by another employer within the past 12 months.Retraining is required annually, and when:Changes in the workplace or type of respirator render previous training obsolete.There are inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use.Any other situation arises in which retraining appears necessary.The basic advisory information in Appendix D must be provided to employees who wear respirators when use is not required by this standard or by the employer.
18.0 BEHAVIOR BASED SAFETY
18.1 Safety awareness principles are the foundation of the CDH Consulting Behavior Based Safety process. The key concepts teach employees to recognize when they may be in one of the following states: (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Rushing, Frustration, FatigueComplacency (which can cause or contribute to these critical errors)Eyes not on task. mind not on taskLine of fireLoss of balance/traction/grip ( which in turn increase the risk of injury.)
18.2 Pre-task Analysis is a process to evaluate the work environment by performing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) of each job. The purpose of which is to eliminate or control all hazards that may be encountered to complete the job. This process is included in the Behavior Based Safety process to establish the correct habits and work procedures in order to reduce at-risk behaviors.*

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18.3 The observation process is designed to raise safety awareness and provide a feedback mechanism for management to make changes in design, process or procedure in order to reduce at-risk behaviors. The key to this process is raising awareness of behavior through observation and feedback. The process has three key elements (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Conducting Observations of Employees Work Behavior:Observations provide direct, measurable information on employee work practices identifying both safe and unsafe behaviors. The process starts with the observation of workers - fellow employees, other contractor employees and customer employees as they perform their tasks. Observers collect information about worker performance and provide feedback via the observation card. The emphasis is not on who was observed but rather what behavior was observed.CDH Consulting Safety Management System BAHAVIOR BASED SAFETY Uncontrolled copy if printed.Valid on day of printing only. Printed on: 10 July 2022 CDH Consulting During the observation the observer records their findings on the BBS Observation Form. Items to be observed include but are not limited to:• Personal Protective Equipment• Procedures / Methods• People• Work Environment• Equipment Upon completion of an observation the observer is expected to have a discussion with the observed to get feedback. The observer will:• Review the observation with observed employee.• Start with a positive comment.• Reinforce safe behaviors observed first.• Describe and discuss unsafe behaviors observed.• Solicit from observed employee explanation of his/her unsafe behavior with open-ended questions.• Re-emphasize no consequence to observed employee.Documenting feedback allows workers to assess what should be repeated and what should change to reduce risks in the workplace.Collection of Data and Performing Trend Analysis:Individual departments, as well as CDH Consulting as a whole, will compare these measurements and track these results by an acceptable method so that numerical and statistical comparisons can be made over time.BBS Observation Forms are forwarded to the corporate safety manager for input into the BBS database. Reports are generated and forwarded to management. CDH Consulting will collect data and performing trend analysis based on the information.Elements of an Action Plan After the Trend Analysis is CompletedOnce trend analysis is complete, appropriate action plans shall be developed to address unsafe behaviors. Action planning will include:• Evaluate unsafe behaviors from trend analysis and prioritize• Develop action plan for unsafe behaviors based on comments and feedback from data sheets• Designate responsible parties and timeframes within the action plan• Define who is responsible for action planning• Ensure management supportAction Plan Follow Up:All action plans shall be arranged by a set time period. To ensure effectiveness of the BBS follow-up is necessary to ensure the closure of all actions listed. The follow-up process will include:• Monthly frequency for review of action by the safety manager, senior management and employees.• Assign accountability for closeout of action plans within CDH Consulting.• Document archiving of action plans with completed action items.
18.4 Oversight (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The manager/supervisor has these oversight responsibilities:• Coach observers and develop action plans to ensure continuous improvement.• Ensure that all employees are trained on the Behavior Based Safety elements.• Maintain communication with workforce by channeling information in a timely manner (feedback).• Collect and review process modification change requests from employees.• After reviewing and giving feedback the BBS/JSA cards should be forwarded to the corporate safety director for data entry.Each employee plays a specific role in the Behavioral Based Safety process. These roles include observee, observer, supervisor, manager and safety manager.Person being observed• Be willing to be observed.• Be open and cooperative.• Avoid being defensive.• Participate in problem-solving meetings.• Be familiar with the Behavior Based Safety process.Person performing the observation• Learn the Behavior Based Safety process and the benefits of reducing at-risk behaviors.• Promote the Behavior Based Safety process.• Make observing proactive.• Be open to coaching.• Be courteous and helpful.• Assist workers by offering suggestions to safely perform a task or help them with a task if necessary.• Communicate with the workers being observed.• Give constructive feedback after observations.• Stress the safe behaviors before the at-risk behaviors.• Offer and work towards solutions of problems found.• Record a comment for every recorded “at-risk” to include what and why. Make quality observations, concentrating on quality comments.Manager• Actively promote and participate in the behavior safety process by supporting the goals and objectives of the Behavior Based Safety process.• Ensure that all employees are aware of what is expected of them regarding the BBS process.• Encourage employees to participate in observations so that incidents/injuries are reduced in the workplace.• Provide necessary resources to keep process productive.• Attend safety meetings and offer feedback on areas of improvement.Supervisor• Actively promoting and participating in the Behavior Based Safety process by reviewing BBS Observation Forms turned in at least weekly and giving feedback, completing corrective actions needed, etc.• Refraining from using data from the Behavior Based Safety process in a punitive manner.• Assisting in problem solving and completing corrective actions in a timely manner.• Understanding the behavior safety process and the benefits of reducing at-risk behaviors.Safety Manager• Support the goals and objectives of the Behavior Based Safety process.• Encourage, promote, provide technical support and assist in acquiring the resources needed for the Behavior Based Safety process.• Address the concerns and suggestions of field personnel.• Collect all observation data cards.• Enter data into BBS database.
18.5 Training (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Training on the observation process will include how to conduct the observation, how to complete the observation form, what do the behaviors mean, feedback training and role play (mentoring and coaching) and employees should be aware they may be observed at any time.Training will include:• Program objectives and incident metrics reviewed.• How to conduct the observation.• How to complete the observation form.• What do the behaviors mean.• Feedback training and role play (mentoring and coaching).• Employees should be aware they may be observed at any time.
19.0 BENZENE AWARENESS
19.1 Purpose (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The purpose of this program is to define work practices, administrative procedures and engineering controls to protect employees exposed to benzene concentrations above the OSHA action level. This plan shall be implemented and kept current by the Safety Manager as required to reflect the most recent exposure monitoring data.
19.2 Scope (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

This program covers all employees who may be exposed to benzene in the course of completing job duties. This written plan shall be made available to the Assistant Secretary, the Director, affected employees and designated employee representatives. When work is performed on a non-owned or operated site, the operator’s program shall take precedence, however, this document covers CDH Consulting employees and contractors and shall be used on owned premises, or when an operator’s program doesn’t exist or is less stringent. Employees will be aware of provisions of site specific contingency/emergency plans by either CDH Consulting or of a facility owner.The CDH Consulting Safety Manager will develop and implement project/task specific benzene control procedures prior to the start of activities that may include exposure to benzene. CDH Consulting will be aware of an owner’s contingency plan provisions and all employees must be informed where benzene is used in host facility and aware of additional plant safety rules.Possible locations where employees may be exposed to benzene during their job functions may include, but not limited to: petroleum refining sites, tank gauging (tanks at producing, pipeline & refining operations) and field maintenance operations.
19.3 Definitions (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Action Level – means an airborne concentration of benzene of 0.5 ppm calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average.Benzene – a toxic, colorless liquid or gaseous material. Benzene has an aromatic odor, is not soluble in water and is flammable.Employee exposure – exposure to airborne benzene that would occur if the employee were not using respiratory protective equipment.Health Effects – Short-term overexposure may cause irritation of eyes, nose and skin; breathlessness, irritability, euphoria, headache, dizziness or nausea. Long term effects may result in blood disorders such as leukemia and anemia.
19.4 Key Responsibilities (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Manager or Designee• Ensure personnel are aware of work that has the potential of exposure to benzene.• Ensure individuals responsible for monitoring areas of exposure are properly trained.• Ensure personnel receive documented medical surveillance exams.• Ensure that emergency exams are performed if an overexposure or suspected overexposure occurs.Supervisors• Ensure employees have the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and are properly trained in its use and care.• Ensure employees comply with the benzene control program.Safety Manager• In coordination with the Manager, develop and implement project/task specific benzene control procedures prior to the start of activities that may include exposure to benzene.• Coordinate monitoring activities, ensuring monitoring equipment is in proper working order and, as necessary, modifying the benzene control procedures to reflect exposure monitoring data.• Maintain the benzene control program, notify management of any regulatory changes and ensure compliance with regulatory, client and corporate requirements.• Coordinate training activities.• Coordinate the medical surveillance program, including maintenance of medical records and administration of exams.• Ensure fire extinguishers shall always be readily available where benzene is used/stored. Benzene liquid is highly flammable and vapors may form explosive mixtures in air. Fire extinguishers must be readily available in areas where benzene is used or stored.Health Effects – Short-term overexposure may cause irritation of eyes, nose and skin; breathlessness, irritability, euphoria, headache, dizziness or nausea. Long term effects may result in blood disorders such as leukemia and anemia.Employees• Comply with the benzene control program.• Know where benzene is used at CDH Consulting or client facilities and follow any of additional plant safety rules required by the client.• Comply with the medical surveillance program and attend examinations as required.• Maintain respiratory protection equipment in good working order and notify the supervisor or Safety Representative of any problems prior to starting work• Review material safety data sheets or consult with the supervisor to identify any container with benzene containing material.• Not smoke in prohibited areas where benzene is present.• Report exposures resulting in any symptoms immediately.
19.5 Procedure (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Permissible Exposure LimitsThe time-weighted average limit (TWA) for benzene is:• 8-hour TWA 1 ppm• 12-hour TWA 0.67 ppmThe short-term exposure limit (STEL) for benzene is 5 ppm.Regulated Areas• CDH Consulting shall establish regulated areas wherever airborne concentration of benzene exceeds or can reasonably be expected to exceed the PEL or STEL.• CDH Consulting will control access to regulated areas and limit access to authorized personnel.• Safety precautions such as prohibition of smoking and all ignition sources in areas where benzene is found/used/stored shall be taken. Smoking is prohibited in areas where benzene is used or stored. The following signage shall be posted in all regulated areas when the potential exists for benzene vapors to be in excess of the PEL:DANGER – BENZENE REGULATED AREA CANCER CAUSING AGENT FLAMMABLE – NO SMOKING AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY RESPRIATOR REQUIREDMethods of Compliance• The benzene control program shall be written and implemented to comply with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.1028 (Benzene).• CDH Consulting shall establish and implement a written program to reduce employee exposure to or below the PEL primarily by means of engineering and work practice controls to ensure compliance with the benzene control program and federal and state requirements.Exposure Monitoring: Exposure monitoring shall be performed for the 8-hour and 12-hour TWAs or for the 15 minute STEL exposure when:• Regulated areas are established • An emergency occurs that could require a regulated area• A change in the production, process, control equipment, personnel or work practices may result in new or additional exposure to benzene• Cleanup of a spill, leak repair, or rupture occurs• If the monitoring required reveals employee exposure at or above the action level but at or below the TWA, CDH Consulting shall repeat the monitoring for each employee at least every year.• If the initial monitoring reveals employee exposure to be below the action level CDH Consulting may discontinue the monitoring.• If the monitoring reveals that employee exposures, as indicated by at least two consecutive measurements taken at least 7 days apart, are below the action level CDH Consulting may discontinue to monitor.• Direct reading detection instruments (Drager CMS is recommended) will be used where benzene vapors may be present in work areas not previously monitored.• Personal monitoring will be performed by use of vapor monitoring badges following manufacturer requirements. All samples shall be analyzed at an AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) certified laboratory.Medical Surveillance• Baseline and annual medical exams shall be provided to employees that may work or are anticipated to participate in operations more than 10 times per year or may work in areas where benzene exposures may exceed the PEL over 30 days per year.• CDH Consulting shall make available a medical surveillance program for employees who are or may be exposed to benzene at or above the action level 30 or more days per year; for employees who are or may be exposed to benzene at or above the PELs 10 or more days per year; for employees who have been exposed to more than 10 ppm of benzene for 30 or more days in a year prior to the effective date of the standard when employed by their current employer.• Notification of monitoring results shall be provided to employees in writing within 15 working days of receipt of results.Personal Protective Equipment• PPE will be selected on the basis of its ability to prevent absorption, inhalation and ingestion.• PPE will reflect the needs of the employee based on work conditions, amount and duration of exposure and other known environmental factors but shall contain as a minimum; boots, proper eye protection, gloves, sleeves, aprons and others as determined.• PPE shall be provided and worn when appropriate to prevent eye contact and limit dermal exposure to liquid benzene. PPE must meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.133 and provided at no cost to the employees.Respiratory Protection• A respiratory protection program shall be established in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134. Respiratory protection is required:o During the time period necessary to implement engineering controls or work practices.o When engineering and work practices are not feasible.o In emergencies.Approved respirators shall be selected according to airborne concentrations of benzene or condition of use.• 0 to 0.67 ppm – no respirator required• 0.67 to 6.7 ppm – half-mask respirator with OV cartridges• 6.7 to 33 ppm – full-face respirator with OV cartridges• Greater than 33 ppm – Due to the CDH Consulting policy of not permitting SCBA no employee shall enter a space containing more than 33 ppm.Recordkeeping• Medical surveillance records shall be maintained for 30 years after termination of employment• Exposure monitoring records shall be maintained for 30 years after completion of the project• Exposure and medical monitoring records shall be made available to affected employees or their representatives and to OSHA upon requestCommunication of Benzene Hazards• Signs and labels shall be posted at entrances of regulated areas• The benzene control program shall be updated by the CDH Consulting Safety Manager• Project site specific contingency and emergency procedures shall be updated by the Safety Manager and made available to project staff prior to beginning work at the specific site.
20.0 HAND AND POWER TOOLS
20.1 Definitions (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

PurposeThe purpose of this program is to provide establish requirements for the safe operation of hand and power tools and other portable tools, including proper guarding. All hand and power tools shall be maintained in a safe condition.This program applies to all CDH Consulting employees who use hand and power tools.ScopeThis program is applicable to all CDH Consulting employees while engaged in work at CDH Consulting facilities and/or facilities operated by others.ResponsibilitiesAny tool which is not in compliance with any applicable requirement of this plan is prohibited and shall either be identified as unsafe by tagging or locking the controls to render them inoperable or shall be physically removed from its place of operation.Managers/Supervisors• Ensure that all employees using portable tools have been trained and fully understand the operations and maintenance procedures of such tools, including their proper use.• Provide and train employees with all additional PPE that may be needed for the safe operation of portable tools.Employees• Shall ensure they have and properly use the correct tool for each task.• Shall follow manufactures safety and operating instructions before using
20.2 Requirements (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

General All tools, regardless of ownership, shall be of an approved type and maintained in good condition.• Tools are subject to inspection at any time.• All employees have the authority and responsibility to condemn unsafe tools, regardless of ownership.Unsafe tools shall be tagged with a “DO NOT USE OR OPERATE” tag to prevent their use.Employees shall always use the proper tool for the job to be performed. Makeshift and substitute tools shall not be used.Hammers with metal handles, screwdrivers with metal continuing through the handle, and metallic measuring tapes shall not be used on or near energized electrical circuit or equipment.Employees• Shall ensure they have and properly use the correct tool for each task.• Shall follow manufactures safety and operating instructions before usingTools shall not be thrown from place to place or from person to person; tools that must be raised or lowered from one elevation to another shall be placed in tool bags/buckets firmly attached to hand lines.Tools shall never be placed unsecured on elevated places.Impact tools such as chisels, punches, and drift pins that become mushroomed or cracked shall be dressed, repaired, or replaced before further use.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.Shims shall not be used to make a wrench fit.Wrenches with sprung or damaged jaws shall not be used.Tools shall be used only for the purposes for which they have been approved.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 unless suitable protectors are in use to protect the edge. They shall not be carried in pockets unless suitable protectors are in use to protect the edge.Wooden handles that are loose, cracked, or splintered shall be replaced. The handle shall not be taped or lashed with wire. The handle shall not be taped or lashed with wire.Tools shall not be left lying around where they may cause a person to trip or stumble.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.The insulation on hand tools shall not be depended upon to protect users from high voltage shock (except approved live line tools).
20.3 Portable Electric Tools (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The non-current carrying metal parts of portable electric tools such as drills, saws, and grinders shall be effectively grounded when connected to a power source unless:• The tool is an approved double-insulated type, or• The tool isAll powered tools shall be examined prior to use to ensure general serviceability and the presence of all applicable safety devices.Powered tools shall be used only within their design and shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The use of electric cords for hoisting or lowering tools shall not be permitted.All tools shall be kept in good repair and shall be disconnected from the power source while repairs or adjustments are being made.Electrical tools shall not be used where there is hazard of flammable vapors, gases, or dusts without a valid Hotwork Permit.Ground fault circuit interrupters or use of an Assured Grounding Program shall be used with portable electric tools. This does not apply to equipment run off of portable or truck mounted generators at 5kw or less that are isolated from ground or to equipment ran directly off of secondaries.
20.4 Pneumatic Tools (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Pneumatic tools shall never be pointed at another person.Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip by some positive means to prevent the tool from becoming accidentally disconnected.Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and maintained on pneumatic impact (percussion) tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled.Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes, except where reduced to less than 30 psi and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.Compressed air shall not be used to blow dust or dirt from clothing.The manufacturers stated safe operating pressure for hoses, pipes, valves, filters, and other fitting shall not be exceeded.The use of hoses for hoisting or lowering tools shall not be permitted.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.Compressed air tools, while under pressure, must not be left unattended.All connections to air tools shall be made secure before turning on air pressure.Air at the tool shall not be turned on until the tool is properly controlled.All couplings and clamps on pressurized air hose shall be bridged (pinned) with suitable fasteners.Hose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment shall be designed for the pressure and service to which they are subjected.Use only approved end-fitting clamps (screw type heater hose clamps are not acceptable).While blowing down hose, do not point it toward people.Power tools are to be operated only by competent persons who have been trained in their proper use.Conductive hose should not be used near energized equipment.Foot protection shall be worn while operating paving breakers, tampers, rotary drills, clay spades, and similar impactor-type tools or at other times when instructed by supervision.All pneumatically driven nailers, staplers, and other similar equipment provided with automatic fastener feed, which operate at more than 100 psi. pressure at the tool shall have a safety device on the muzzle to prevent the tool from ejecting fasteners, unless the muzzle is in contact with the work surface.Airless spray guns of the type which atomize paints and fluids at high pressures (1,000 pounds or more per square inch) shall be equipped with automatic or visible manual safety devices which will prevent pulling of the trigger to prevent release of the paint or fluid until the safety device is manually released.In lieu of the above, a diffuser nut (which will prevent high pressure), high velocity release (while the nozzle tip is removed), plus a nozzle tip guard (which will prevent the tip from coming into contact with the operator), or other equivalent protection, shall be provided.
20.5 Powder Actuated Tools (Tools actuated by an explosive charge) (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Only those employees who have been certified in their use shall operate these tools.Explosive charges shall be carried and transported in approved containers.Operators and assistants using these tools shall be protected by means of eye, face, and hearing protection.Tools shall be maintained in good condition and serviced regularly by qualified persons. The material upon which these tools are to be used shall be examined before work is started to determine its suitability and to eliminate the possibility of hazards to the operator and others.Prior to use, the operator shall ensure that the protective shield is properly attached to the tool.Before using a tool, the operator shall inspect it to determine to his satisfaction that it is clean, that all moving parts operate freely, all guards and safety devices are in place, and that the barrel is free from obstructions.Before using tools, the operator shall read and become familiar with the manufacturers operating guidelines and procedures.When a tool develops a defect during use, the operator shall immediately cease to use it, until it is properly repaired in accordance with the manufacture’s specifications.Tools shall not be loaded until just prior to the intended firing time, nor shall an unattended tool be left loaded. Empty tools are not to be pointed at any workmen.In case of a misfire, the operator shall hold the tool in the operating position for at least 30 seconds. He shall then try to operate the tool a second time. He shall wait another 30 seconds, holding the tool in the operating position; then he shall proceed to remove the explosive load in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.A tool shall never be left unattended in a place where it would be available to unauthorized persons. Fasteners shall not be driven into very hard or brittle materials including, but not limited to, cast iron, glazed tile, surface hardened steel, glass block, live rock, face brick, or hollow tile.Driving into materials easily penetrated shall be avoided unless such materials are backed by a substance that will prevent the pin or fastener from passing completely through and creating a flying missile hazard on the other side.Tools shall not be used in an explosive or flammable atmosphere.
20.6 Hydraulic Power Tools (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The fluid used in hydraulic powered tools shall be fire-resistant fluids approved under Schedule 30 of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Department of the Interior, and shall retain its operating characteristics at the most extreme temperatures to which it will be exposed.The manufacturer's safe operating pressures for hoses, valves, pipes, filters, and other fittings shall not be exceeded.All hydraulic tools, which are used on or around energized lines or equipment, shall use non-conducting hoses having adequate strength for the normal operating pressures.Hydraulic JacksLoading and Marking• The operator shall make sure that the jack used has a rating sufficient to lift and sustain the load.• The rated load shall be legibly and permanently marked in a prominent location on the jack by casting, stamping, or other suitable means.Operation and Maintenance• In the absence of a firm foundation, the base of the jack shall be blocked. If there is a possibility of slippage of the cap, a block shall be placed in between the cap and the load.• The operator shall watch the stop indicator, which shall be kept clean, in order to determine the limit of travel. The indicated limit shall not be overrun.• After the load has been raised, it shall be cribbed, blocked, or otherwise secured at once.• Hydraulic jacks exposed to freezing temperatures shall be supplied with adequate antifreeze liquid.• All jacks shall be properly lubricated at regular intervals.Each jack shall be thoroughly inspected before each use. Jacks, which are in unsafe condition, shall be tagged accordingly, and shall not be used until repairs are made.Abrasive Blast Cleaning NozzlesThe blast cleaning nozzles shall be equipped with an operating valve, which must be held open manually. A support shall be provided on which the nozzle may be mounted when it is not in use.Fuel Powered ToolsAll fuel-powered tools shall be stopped while being refueled, serviced, or maintained, and fuel shall be transported, handled, and stored in accordance with the Flammable and Combustible Liquids Program.When fuel powered tools are used in enclosed spaces, the applicable requirements for concentrations of toxic gases and use of personal protective equipment, shall be adhered to.Guarding Portable ToolsGuards shall be in place and operable at all times while the tool is in use. The guard may not be manipulated in such a way that will compromise its integrity or compromise the protection in which intended. Guarding shall meet the requirements set forth in ANSI B15.1.Portable Circular Saws• All portable, power-driven circular saws having a blade diameter greater than 2 in. shall be equipped with guards above and below the base plate or shoe.• The upper guard shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to permit the base to be tilted for bevel cuts.• The lower guard shall cover the saw to the depth of the teeth, except for the minimum arc required to allow proper retraction and contact with the work.• When the tool is withdrawn from the work, the lower guard shall automatically and instantly return to covering position.• All cracked saw blades shall be removed from service.Switches and Controls• All hand held powered tools, circular saws, drills, tappers, fastener drivers, horizontal or vertical angle grinders, etc., shall be with a constant pressure switch or control, and may have a lock-on control provided that turnoff can be accomplished by a single motion of the same finger or fingers that turn it on.• All hand-held powered circular saws having a blade diameter greater than 2 inches, electric, hydraulic or pneumatic chain saws, and percussion tools without positive accessory holding means shall be equipped with a constant pressure switch or control that will shut off the power when the pressure is released. All hand-held gasoline powered chain saws shall be equipped with a constant pressure throttle control that will shut off the power to the saw chain when the pressure is released.• The operating control on hand-held power tools shall be so located as to minimize the possibility of its accidental operation, if such accidental operation would constitute a hazard to employees.• Grounding of portable electric powered tools shall meet the electrical requirements that can be found in the Electrical Safety Program. All electric power tools shall be equipped with a three-prong plug.Portable Abrasive WheelsSafety Guards Exceptions• Wheels used for internal work while within the work being ground.• Mounted wheels used in portable operations 2 inches and smaller in diameter.• Types 16, 17, 18, 18R, and 19 cones, plugs, and threaded hole pot balls where the work offers protection.• Guards shall be made of steel or other material with adequate strength.• A safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard.• Exception: safety guards on all operations where the work provides a suitable measure of protection to the operator may be so constructed that the spindle end, nut and outer flange are exposed. Where the nature of the work is such as to entirely cover the side of the wheel, the side covers of the guard may be omitted.• Exception: the spindle end, nut, and outer flange may be exposed on portable machines designed for, and used with, type 6, 11, 27, and 28 abrasive wheels, cutting off wheels, and tuck-pointing wheels.Mounting and Inspection of Abrasive Wheels • Immediately before mounting, all wheels shall be closely inspected, and a ring test performed, to make sure they have not been damaged in transit, storage, or otherwise.• Ring test – “tap" wheels about 45 degrees each side of the vertical centerline and about 1 or 2 inches from the periphery; then rotate the wheel 45 degrees and repeat the test; a sound and undamaged wheel will give a clear metallic tone - If cracked, there will be a dead sound and not a clear "ring.”• The spindle speed of the machine shall be checked before mounting of the wheel to be certain that it does not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel.• Grinding wheels shall fit freely on the spindle and remain free under all grinding conditions.• A controlled clearance between the wheel hole and the machine spindle (or wheel sleeves or adaptors) is essential to avoid excessive pressure from mounting and spindle expansion.• The machine spindle shall be made to nominal (standard) size plus zero minus .002 inch, and the wheel hole shall be made suitably oversize to assure safety clearance under the conditions of operating heat and pressure.• All contact surfaces of wheels, blotters, and flanges shall be flat and free of foreign matter.• When a bushing is used in the wheel hole it shall not exceed the width of the wheel and shall not contact the flanges.• Immediately before mounting, all wheels shall be closely inspected, and a ring test performed, to make sure they have not been damaged in transit, storage, or otherwise.• Ring test – “tap" wheels about 45 degrees each side of the vertical centerline and about 1 or 2 inches from the periphery; then rotate the wheel 45 degrees and repeat the test; a sound and undamaged wheel will give a clear metallic tone - If cracked, there will be a dead sound and not a clear "ring.”• The spindle speed of the machine shall be checked before mounting of the wheel to be certain that it does not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the wheel.• Grinding wheels shall fit freely on the spindle and remain free under all grinding conditions.• A controlled clearance between the wheel hole and the machine spindle (or wheel sleeves or adaptors) is essential to avoid excessive pressure from mounting and spindle expansion.• The machine spindle shall be made to nominal (standard) size plus zero minus .002 inch, and the wheel hole shall be made suitably oversize to assure safety clearance under the conditions of operating heat and pressure.• All contact surfaces of wheels, blotters, and flanges shall be flat and free of foreign matter.• When a bushing is used in the wheel hole it shall not exceed the width of the wheel and shall not contact the flanges.
20.6 Portable Grinders (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Special "revolving cup guards" which mount behind the wheel and turn with it shall be used. They shall be made of steel or other material with adequate strength and shall enclose the wheel sides upward from the back for one-third of the wheel thickness. It is necessary to maintain clearance between the wheel side and the guard. The clearance shall not exceed one-sixteenth inch.Vertical portable grinders, also known as right angle grinders, shall have a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and the guard shall be located between the operator and the wheel during use. Adjustment of the guard shall ensure that pieces of an accidentally broken wheel will be deflected away from the operator.Other Portable GrindersThe maximum angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on other portable grinding machines shall not exceed 180 degrees and the top half of the wheel shall be enclosed at all times.
20.7 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employees using hand and power tools and exposed to the hazard of falling, flying, abrasive, and splashing objects, or exposed to harmful dust, fumes, mists, vapors or gases shall be provided with the particular PPE necessary to protect them from the hazard.
21.0 SAFE RETURN TO WORK
21.1 Purpose - (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

It is the goal of CDH CONSULTING to return employees to meaningful, productive temporary employment following injury or illness until their health care provider releases them to full duty.The return to work program provides opportunities for any employee who sustains a compensable injury during the course and scope of employment to safely return to work. If the employee is not capable of returning to full duty, the return to work program provides opportunities for the employee to perform a temporary assignment, either modified or alternative duty as defined below.
21.2 Responsibilities - (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Supervisors• Shall ensure that all injuries are promptly reported and carefully supervise employees who are in a return to work classification.Employees• Shall report all injuries immediately.• Shall follow all aspects of this program.
21.3 Definitions - (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Lost Time - Time spent away from work beyond the day of injury at the direction of the treating health care provider as a result of a compensable injury sustained in the course and scope of employment. The term does not include time worked in a temporary assignment.Full Duty - Performance of all duties and tasks of the position for which the employee is employed. Full duty entails performing all essential and non-essential functions of the employee's regular job.Temporary Assignment - Performance of a temporary job assignment intended to return an injured employee to work at less than his or her full duties when a serious injury or serious medical condition prevents the employee from working full duty. Temporary assignments are limited to six months at the same pay, beyond six months; the program will be reviewed in assistance of CDH CONSULTING management to determine the next best course of action. Temporary assignments are modified duty and alternative duty.Modified Duty - Modified duty allows the employee to return to employment in his/her regular job and perform all of the essential functions of the position and those nonessential duties and tasks that are within the capabilities of the employee, given the restrictions imposed by the treating health care provider. Modified duty is a temporary arrangement until the injured employee can resume full duty. If during the course of the modified duty assignment or after six (6) months, whichever is sooner, it is determined that the employee has permanent restrictions, the program will be reviewed in assistance of CDH CONSULTING management to determine the next best course of action.Alternative Duty - Alternative duty allows the employee to temporarily perform the essential functions of a job and other nonessential duties and tasks, within the restrictions prescribed by the treating health care provider, other than the position for which the individual is employed (regular full-time position). Such alternative duty may be physically located in the same employing department or in a hosting department. Alternative duty is a temporary arrangement until the injured employee can resume full activities of his/her regular job or until an alternate duty position is no longer needed.Hosting Department – This is the department that has a temporary assignment position available but not necessarily the employee's department.
21.3 General Requirements - CDH CONSULTING provides modified work opportunities to injured employees, whenever practicable. Modified work should be offered, wherever possible, to employees who are unable to return to their regular duties following a workplace injury or illness. The benefits of offering modified duty include, but are not limited to, reduced workers compensation costs, improved employee retention, enhanced employee morale, reduction in lost time days, and a strengthening of the CDH Consulting's relationship with its employees. Modified work should be meaningful to the employee and CDH CONSULTING, and consistent with work restrictions outlined by the treatment provider.If the health care provider states that the employee cannot perform any temporary assignments/ modified duties, CDH CONSULTING may challenge the decision depending on the injury and request independent medical information. (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employee Reporting ResponsibilitiesAn employee who is a candidate or participant in a modified or alternative duty temporary job assignment under the Safe Return to Work program is responsible for reporting to the workers compensation carrier any employment or income earned while performing modified or alternative duty if required by the workers compensation carrier.An employee participating in the safe Return to Work program must provide his/her supervisor with medical documentation accounting for all absences due to the injury/illness within one day of any absence from work, or face disciplinary action.Non-RetaliationRetaliation against an individual for in good faith filing a request or making a claim under this or related policies, for instituting or causing to be instituted any proceeding under local regulatory guidelines or federal anti-discrimination or anti-retaliation laws, for testifying in an investigation or proceeding, or for otherwise opposing discriminatory or retaliatory actions or practices will not be tolerated. Retaliation by any CDH CONSULTING employee is a violation of this policy. Nothing in this procedure should be interpreted as not requiring an individual to report suspected acts of discrimination or retaliation to the individual he or she believes is engaging in discriminatory or retaliatory conduct.Prohibited ActionsThis return to work program shall not be applied to any situation or circumstance in a manner that retaliates or discriminates on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, or disability.Return to Work CoordinationThe CDH CONSULTING Safety Manager or designated person will assist Site Managers/ supervisors with return to work activities/ plans for individuals who have sustained a compensable injury or illness during the course and scope of employment.Medical Records for Injured Employees Must be Kept ConfidentialMedical records should be kept by the employer strictly on a need-to-know basis. The records should be kept in a locked file.All Documentation Related to an Incident is Maintained by CDH CONSULTINGCDH CONSULTING should maintain written records of incident details. This will help CDH CONSULTING recall information about the circumstances of the incident at a later time, and will demonstrate due diligence. Incident investigation records should be maintained. Records should be kept of communications with the injured employee regarding modified work. Workers compensation and medical records, where applicable, should also be maintained.
21.4 How Local Health Care Providers Are Made Aware That CDH CONSULTING Provides Modified Work to Employees Who Are Unable to Perform Their Regular Duties (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Local health care providers should be advised that CDH CONSULTING provides modified work to injured employees, whenever practicable. This may be accomplished proactively making arrangements with clinics that specialize in occupational health, and recommending injured employees seek treatment there. If/when this is not practicable, a standard letter should be drafted that outlines the CDH Consulting's modified work opportunities. Injured employees should take this letter with them when they visit their health care provider.CDH CONSULTING will provide a copy of the employee's regular job description to acCDH Consulting a work status form (see form) to be completed by the health care provider following any initial report of injury. When the medical status form is returned, it will be determined whether the employee can perform the essential functions of his/her job.Modified work provided to injured employees must be consistent with restrictions provided by the health care provider. CDH CONSULTING must ensure that modified work being offered is consistent with the medical restrictions listed by the health care provider. Workers must ensure that changes in the scope of the modified work must adhere to the medical restrictions. Modified work is temporary and should be managed with a goal to return the individual to full time work as soon as deemed medically fit.The employee's health care provider must review and certify that the employee can perform the essential functions defined in a modified (temporary assignment) job description. If the health care provider changes the temporary assignment position description, the employing/hosting department must determine if the change is acceptable. The health care provider must approve any changes proposed by the hosting department.The physician's restrictions are provided to those required to ensure that the restrictions are followed. Supervisors must be made aware of the restrictions to ensure the modified work meets the physician's orders.If the medical provider states the employee can return to work with work restrictions CDH CONSULTING will notify the employee via a temporary assignment offer of employment (see form). If the employee fails to report to work on the indicted start date the workers compensation CDH Consulting is to be immediately notified and the employee may be subject to discipline for failure to return to work.The employee must obtain the appropriate forms from the Safety Manager or Human Resources to be completed by his/her health care provider at each visit or every 30 days, whichever is sooner, for assessment of the employee's ability to perform the functions of the temporary assignment position. The employee is required to submit the work status form (or suitable replacement) to his/her supervisor within one working day following each visit to his/her health care provider.If the health care provider states that the employee cannot perform any temporary assignments/ modified duties, CDH CONSULTING may challenge the decision depending on the injury and request independent medical information.
21.5 Temporary Assignment / Modified Work Procedures (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Physical demands are assessed for modified duty jobs to ensure they can be performed safely by injured employees.A list of jobs available to be performed for employees on modified duty should be maintained. All jobs should be assessed to determine which jobs can be performed by persons working under specific restrictions. It is recommended that a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) be prepared for each of these jobs to ensure workers are placed accordingly.
21.6 Training (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employees are informed of the CDH CONSULTING Safe Return to Work program.Employees may be informed by communicating the CDH CONSULTING Safe Return to Work policy via a safety meeting or toolbox talk, reviewing the policy as part of the new employee orientation, and/or posting the policy in a conspicuous location, etc.
22.0 SHORT SERVICES EMPLOYEE PROGRAM (SSE)
22.1 Purpose, Scope (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The purpose of the Short Service Employee (SSE) Management program is to prevent work related injuries and illnesses to new hires and temporary workers. The Supervisors and co-workers must be able to readily identify Short Service Employee participants. CDH Consulting will assign experienced employees to oversee the daily activities of those assigned to the SSE program.Scope• Applies to all CDH Consulting employees in shop and field operations.• Applies to all newly hired CDH Consulting employees (regardless of experience), temporary agency personnel or our independent contractors working on company or client locations/ facilities.
22.2 Definitions (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Short Service Employee (Who is Covered Under the Short Service Employee Program) – An employee or sub-contractor employee with less than six months experience in the same job or with his/her present employer.Mentor – An experienced employee, who has been assigned to help and work with a new Short Service Employee by his/her supervisor.
22.3 Responsibilities (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Managers and Supervisors shall ensure that this program is implemented and followed.Employees shall follow the requirements of this program.
22.4 Monitoring of Short Service Employees at the Job Site (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

CDH Consulting shall monitor its employees, including SSE personnel, for HES awareness.If, at the end of the six-month period, the SSE has worked safely, adhered to HES policies and has no recordable incident attributable to him/her, the SSE identifier may be removed at the discretion of CDH Consulting.CDH Consulting shall require any employee that does not complete the six-month period recordable free to get operator approval in writing prior to returning to operator property.
22.5 Subcantractors (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Subcontractors must adhere to the requirements of the Short Service Employee program.Subcontractors must manage their Short Service Employees in accordance with the requirements of the Short Service Employee program.
22.6 Procedure (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

General - A Short Service Employee may not work alone. A work crew of less than 5 employees may not have more than one Short Service Employee.Supervisors will assure that all new, transferred and temporary employees have been through CDH Consulting Safety Orientation and have a complete knowledge of the expectations for their job function.
22.7 Mentoring Oversight and Monitoring (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

A Short Service Employee is mentored by an experienced/ knowledgeable employee. A mentoring system shall be implemented to provide guidance to Short Service Employees and assist with their development. A mentor may only be assigned to one crew that includes Short Service Employees and he/she must remain on site with them.Supervisors will identify all employees and temporary personnel with less than 180 days of service, or those employees they desire to return to a mentoring status for improvement in job and/or safety performance. Any Short Service Employee experiencing an OSHA Recordable injury during the initial 180 days will repeat the mentoring program or shall be dismissed for poor performance.Managers and the Safety Department will randomly audit for process compliance. This will involve interviewing employees in the Short Service Employee program (documentation is not required).Short Service Employees are monitored for compliance with HSE policies and procedures. Short Service Employees shall be monitored for compliance with health, safety and environmental policies and procedures. Once the Short Service Employee has demonstrated competency and compliance with HSE policies and procedures, the contractor may remove the hi-visibility identifier.
22.8 Short Service Employee Identification (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Short Service Employees must wear uniquely colored hardhats (or another type of identifier). Short Service Employees shall be visibly identified through the use of a different colored hardhat or other method of identification. The method used to identify SSEs should be communicated to the Owner Client.
22.9 Notification and Communication Processes (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

The host facility must be notified when a Short Service Employee will be working at their site. Prior to starting work, CDH Consulting shall notify the host facility (project coordinator, contractor contact, and/or on-site supervisor) if Short Service Employees are present on work crews.Mentors will converse daily with those persons assigned to them, preferably at the start of the day. This will be in addition to other tailgate or daily safety meetings held in the work area.
23.0 Stop Work Authority (SWA)
23.1 The Stop Work Authority process involves a stop, notify, correct and resume approach for the resolution of a perceived unsafe condition, act, error, omission or lack of understanding that could result in an undesirable event. (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

All CDH Consulting employees have the authority to stop work when the control of the HSE risk is not clearly established or understood. All CDH Consulting employees have the authority and obligation to stop any task or operation where concerns or questions regarding the control of HSE risk exist.This program applies to all CDH Consulting projects and operations.
23.2 Roles and Responsibilities (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employees are responsible to initiate a Stop Work Intervention when warranted and management is responsible to create a culture where SWA is exercised freely.Supervisors are responsible to ensure a culture is created where SWA is exercised and honored freely to resolve issues before operations resume and recognize proactive participation.Management must establish and support clear expectations to exercise SWA, create a culture where SWA is exercised freely and hold those accountable that chose not to comply with established SWA policies.
23.3 Stop Work Authority Steps (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

When an unsafe condition is identified the Stop Work Intervention will be initiated, coordinated through the supervisor, initiated in a positive manner, notify all affected personnel and supervision of the stop work issue, correct the issue and resume work when safe to do so.No work will resume until all stop work issues and concerns have been adequately addressed.Employees will not be reprimanded for issuing a Stop Work Intervention. Any form of retribution or intimidation directed at any individual or company for exercising their right to issue a stop work authority will not be tolerated.
23.4 Follow-Up (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

All Stop Work Interventions shall be documented for lessons learned and corrective measures to be put into place.Stop Work reports shall be reviewed by a supervisor or manager in order to measure participation, determine quality of interventions and follow-up, trend common issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and facilitate sharing of learnings.CDH Consulting places a high importance of follow-up after a Stop Work Intervention has been initialed and closed. It is the desired outcome of any Stop Work Intervention that the identified safety concern(s) have been addressed to the satisfaction of all involved persons prior to the resumption of work. Most issues can be adequately resolved in a timely manner at the job site, occasionally additional investigation and corrective actions may be required to identify and address root causes.
23.5 Training Follow-Up (check each to acknowledge your understanding):*

Employees are provided training on Stop Work Authority. Employees must receive Stop Work Authority training before initial assignment. The training must be documented including the employee name, the dates of training and subject.
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There may be multiple answers to a single question. An 80% score is required to be credited for attending this orientation.
1. Does CDH Consulting allow illegal drugs on the job?*
2. CDH Consulting expects all workers to comply with which lawful requirements?*

BSEEOslo ConventionFederal, State, and Local RegulationsInternational Standards Group (ISG)
3. What activity is governed under 29 CFR 1926 Construction Standards, for Oil and Gas well drilling and servicing operations?*

Vehicle MaintenanceRig site preparation onlyRoad SurfacesFirst Aid
4. What is the leading cause of oil and gas extraction worker fatalities?*

Vehicle accidentsOld ageIncarcerationBlow outs
5. What is the most common fatal event in 2019 among workers, accounting for 40 percent (2,083) of all fatalities?*

Insect bitesDrowningsVehicle accidentsInfections
6. What is the most dangerous threat faced by workers in the oilfield?*

Wild hogsDrivingThermal ventingFlooding
7. Lifting improperly or lifting loads that are too heavy for the back to support is the largest single cause of?*

Ankle painWrist painBack painArthritis
8. If you are faced with moving an object too heavy for one person to lift, what are two alternative options one could choose?*

Get help to lift itCry about itUse mechanical means to perform the liftHave a stronger worker lift it
9. What are the three factors in determining a confined space?*

Has limited or restricted means for entry or exitDark with no lightsIs not designed for continuous employee occupancyCan be turned upside downLarge enough for a worker to enterNo electric lighting available
10. Is an employee required to be trained before entering a confined space?*

YesNoNot sureDepends
11. Is it required that rescue capabilities be in place before workers enter a confined space?*

NoNot sureYesDepends
12. Over the last two years where is the only place in the U.S. traffic fatalities are on the rise?*

North DakotaOilfieldsColoradoNew Mexico
13. What are some things you can do to increase safety on the road?*

Don’t drive tiredEat a healthy dietMake sure vehicle is in good repairPractice good hygieneMaintain attention to other driversDon’t take excessive riskKeep windows cleanAll the above
14. What are the four steps to take in the event of an H2S emergency?*

Put on your gearGet up windPanicCount headsMake the callsRun away
15. Which direction should you travel to evacuate an H2S release?*

Cross and up windToward the location entranceNortherlyTo the Rig Managers trailer
16. What are some of the hazards associated with electricity?*

ElectrocutionHeart diseaseBurnsFloodingFireExplosion
17. What are some steps to prevent electricity related incidents?*

Electrical distribution panels guardedUse solar energyDestroy broken or damaged electrical cordsInspect electrical equipmentUse wind energy
18. What are steps workers can take to prevent electrical injuries?*

Report all electrical hazards to your supervisorDo not allow electrical equipment or components to contact waterDo not use cords or plugs that are missing the ‘ground’ prongDo not overload electrical receptaclesAll the above
19. What are some of the elements of the CDH Consulting Emergency Action Plan?*

Confined Space TrainingEmergency ContactsDirections to locationAddress to hospital from locationHot Work activities
20. What is the Permissible Exposure Limit (P.E.L.) for Sulfur Dioxide?*

10 ppm2 ppm20 ppm8 ppm
21. The intent of the CDH Consulting Fall Protection Program is?*

To protect workers from fallsTo protect the EnvironmentTo protect members of the communityProtect wildlife
22. A handrail is required to have what?*

A warning signA ToeboardA mid-railAn alarm system
23. When guardrail systems are used around holes, they must be installed?*

On all unprotected sides or edges of the holeOn at least three sides of the holeNear the exit of the hole
24. Toeboards are required when?*

When toes could get into the openingOn platforms with open edges above employee work surfaceseverywhere safety shoes are required
25. When is LO/TO required?*

Before changing shiftsWhen workers are exposed to hazardous energy while servicing and maintaining equipment and machineryAt the beginning of your shift
26. What are some requirements of the LO/TO program?*

Proper fall protectionEnsure that lockout/tagout devices identify the individual usersAffected workers must be trained on LO/TO requirementsCalibrated gas detector
27. As to PPE, the employer is required to?*

Make sure employees are properly using their PPEIdentify appropriate PPE required to be utilized by employeesTrain employees in the use and care of the PPEAll the above
28. Workers are required to?*

Properly wear PPEPurchase their own earplugsCare for, clean and maintain PPEAll the above
29. Is a company required to have a Fire Prevention Plan?*

YesNoMaybeNot sure
30. What type of fire extinguisher is used for paper and normal combustibles?*

Class AClass BClass CClass D
31. Is it required that an employee fight a fire?*

YesNo
34. An element of the Hazard Communications Program is?*

Maintain a list of all pipe on locationMaintain Safety Data Sheets for all harmful chemicals on siteAttend 3 daily meetingsMaintaining a Right to Know Program
35. Can H2S be deadly at high concentrations?*

NoMaybeSometimesYes
36. Do you visit or work at a location where H2S gas is a risk?*

YesNo
37. Have you received H2S Awareness Training?*

YesNo
What is the domain address for the CDH Consulting Safety Center?
39. What does SIMOPS stand for?*

Slow Movement of People and SupervisorsStrategic Integration of Production StandardsSimultaneous OperationsSimple Operations
40. It is the policy of CDH Consulting to safely conduct all operations according to what priorities?*

Protection of personal life and injuryProtection of the Eastern Prairie FlowerProtection of the environmentProtection of corporate facilities, assets and reputation
41. What does the Right to Know Center in the Solution Center contain?*

Medical suppliesCritical task listLibrary of Safety Data SheetsTwo week schedule
42. Where does CDH Consulting maintain the SDS library?*

In the main officewww.cdh.energyAt the company mans trailerAt the knowledge box
43. Do you pledge to take personal responsibility for working safe?*

YesNoMaybeDepends
44. Do you pledge to support the requirements of this orientation?*

YesNoMaybeDepends
45. Did this training module provided you adequate awareness to perform your job safely?*

YesNo
Please acknowledge that the person who completed this training is the same as the named person on page 1 and no other person completed this training.*

Yes, the person named on page one is the same person who completed this training.No, somebody else completed this training for the person named on page 1
By Signing you agree to meet the expectations set out in this safety orientation.

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Orientation for Field Workers v2

1.0 CDH Consulting Safety Policy Statement

2.0 Vehicle Accidents

3.0 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Awareness

4.0 Back Safety

5.0 Confined Space

6.0 Defensive Driving

7.0 Electricity

8.0 Emergency Actions Plans

9.0 Fall Protection

10.0 Lock Out Tag Out (LO/TO)

11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

12.0 Fire Protection

14.0 Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)

15.0 Hearing Conservation

16.0 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas

17.0 Respiratory Protection

18.0 BEHAVIOR BASED SAFETY

19.0 BENZENE AWARENESS

20.0 HAND AND POWER TOOLS

21.0 SAFE RETURN TO WORK

22.0 SHORT SERVICES EMPLOYEE PROGRAM (SSE)

23.0 Stop Work Authority (SWA)

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