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Creek,
Utah
RedValley,Arizona
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TableofContents:
Disclaimer:...................................................................................................................................... 2
CopyrightNotice............................................................................................................................. 3
1.0CompanySafetyPolicyandProcedures................................................................................... 4
2.0CompanyEHSMission............................................................................................................ 12
3.0GeneralSafetyRulesandCodeofSafePractices................................................................... 17
4.0AssuredEquipmentGroundingConductorProgram..............................................................33
5.0BloodbornePathogens........................................................................................................... 45
6.0PermitRequiredConfinedSpaces.......................................................................................... 61
7.0DisciplinaryProcedures&Methods....................................................................................... 86
8.0ElectricalHazards.................................................................................................................... 91
9.0EmergencyActionPlans........................................................................................................ 107
10.0FallProtection..................................................................................................................... 124
11.0FireProtection.................................................................................................................... 153
12.0FirstAid&CPR.................................................................................................................... 160
13.0HandandPortablePoweredTools..................................................................................... 164
14.0HazardCommunication...................................................................................................... 177
15.0HazardIdentification&RiskAssessment........................................................................... 202
15.2IdentifyingWorkplaceHazards........................................................................................... 205
16.0HydrogenSulfideSpecificTraining..................................................................................... 217
17.0IncidentInvestigationandReportingPolicy....................................................................... 228
18.0CompanyPolicyforLaddersandStairways........................................................................ 242
19.0ToxicandHazardousMaterials........................................................................................... 259
20.0LockoutTagoutProgram................................................................................................... 284
21.0OccupationalNoiseExposure............................................................................................. 306
22.0PersonalProtectiveEquipment.......................................................................................... 315
24.0RespiratoryProtectionProgram......................................................................................... 324
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Disclaimer:
OSHAs Safety and Health Regulations are continuously being reinterpreted. Therefore,
TOPPS Well Service, Inc. (TWS) is unable to completely guarantee the exactness of the
information conveyed in thispublication.TWSRoustaboutdivisionassumesno responsibility
andshallbeheldharmlessforanyinaccuraciesoromissionscontainedwithinthismanualand
shallnotbeheldliabletoanyextentorformforanyinjuryorlossresultingfromthemannerin
whichthisinformationisinterpretedand/orapplied.
Carefulefforthasbeendedicatedinordertoprovideasimplified,understandableexplanation
of OSHA regulaons based on currently available informaon. This Safety and Health
Manual isdistributedwith theagreement thatTOPPS isnotemployed inproviding legalor
otherspecializedbusinessservices.Shouldexpertassistanceberequired,retaintheservicesof
acompetentprofessional.
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CopyrightNotice
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below,exceptwiththepriorwrittenpermissionofandwithexpressattributiontoTWS,Inc.
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Inc.isservicemarksoftheTOPPSWellService,Inc.Company.
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1.1OurEnvironmental,HealthandSafetyPrograminclude:
A. Providingmechanicalandphysicalsafeguardstothemaximumextentpossible.B. Conducting a program of safety and health inspections to find and eliminate unsafe
working conditions or practices, to control health hazards, and to fully complywith
OSHAsafetyandhealthstandardsforeveryjob.C. Trainingallemployeesingoodsafetyandhealthpractices.D. Providingnecessarypersonalprotectiveequipment,andinstructionsforproperuseand
care.
E. Developing and enforcing safety and health rules, and requiring that employeescooperatewiththeserulesasaconditionofemployment.
F. Investigating,promptlyandthoroughly,everyaccidenttofindoutwhatcaused it,andcorrecttheproblemsoitwillnothappenagain.
G. Werecognizethatresponsibilitiesforoccupationalsafety&healthareshared:1. ThisemployeracceptsresponsibilityforleadershipoftheEnvironmental,Health
andSafetyProgram,foritseffectivenessandimprovement,andforprovidingthe
safeguardsrequiredtoensuresafeworkconditions.
2. Supervisorsare responsible fordevelopingproperattitudes toward safety andhealth in themselves and in those they supervise, and for ensuring that all
operationsareperformedwiththeutmostregardforthesafetyandhealthofall
personnelinvolved,includingthemselves.
3. Employeesare responsible forwholehearted,genuineoperationsofallaspectsof theEnvironmental,Health and SafetyProgram including compliancewith
the rules and regulations and for continuously practicing safety and health
whileperformingtheirduties.
H. Managementshallseethatallemployeesareproperlyinstructedandsupervisedinthesafeoperationofanymachinery,tools,equipment,process,orpracticewhichtheyare
authorizedtouseorapplywhileatwork.
Production
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I. Whyhaveaworkplace SafetyandHealthPlan?Taking risks ispart of running a business in the oil and gas industry,particularlyfor small
businessowners.Youtakerisksinproductdevelopment,marketing,andadvertisinginorderto
staycompetitive.Buttherearesomerisksthatshouldneverbetaken.Oneoftheseisriskingthe
safety and health ofworkers. Safety begins at the top and goes downward throughout The
Company.TheprimarygoalofTOPPSWell Service, Inc. is to continueoperatingaprofitable
businesswhileprotectingemployeesfrominjuriesorillness.Thiscanbeachievedbydelegating
responsibilityandaccountabilitytoallinvolvedinTOPPSWellService,Inc.soperations.
1. Responsibility:Havingtoanswerforactivitiesandresults.2. Accountability:Theactionstakenbymanagementtoinsuretheperformanceof
responsibilities.
1.2SafeWorkplaceGoals
A. Toreachourgoalofasafeworkplaceeveryoneneedstotakeresponsibilityandbeheldaccountable.
B. Benefitsofachievingourgoalsare:1. Minimizingofinjuriesandaccidents2. Minimizingthelossofpropertyandequipment3. Eliminationofpotentialfatalities4. Eliminationofpotentialpermanentdisabilities5. EliminationofpotentialOSHAfines6. ReductionsinWorkersCompensationcosts7. Reductionsinoperatingcosts8. Havingthebest SafetyandHealth condionspossibleintheworkplace
C. TOPPS Well Service, Inc. is committed to building an effective injury and illnesspreventionplan,puttingitinwriting,andintegratingitintotheentireoperation.
D. Themanagement of TOPPSWell Service, Inc. is committed to the Company's safetypolicy,andtoprovidedirectionandmotivationby:
1. AppointingSafetyCoordinatorand/orSafetyPersonnel.2. EstablishingCompanysafetygoalsandobjectives.3. Developing and implementing this written Environmental, Health and Safety
Program.
4. EnsuringtotalcommitmenttotheEnvironmental,HealthandSafetyProgram.5. Facilitatingemployeessafetytraining.6. Establishingresponsibilitiesformanagementandemployeestofollow.7. Ensuring that management and employees are held accountable for
performanceoftheirsafetyresponsibilities.
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8. Establishingandenforcingdisciplinaryproceduresforemployees.9. ReviewingtheEnvironmental,HealthandSafetyProgramannually,andrevising
orupdatingasneeded.
10.ProvidingsafetyequipmentforallemployeesE.
Allemployees,both laborandmanagement,need tounderstand their responsibilitiesunderOSHArulesandbeheldaccountableforcomplyingwiththerulesaswellasthe
Companysrelatedpolicies.
F. It istheresponsibilityofTOPPSWellService, Inc.toprovideasafeandhealthfulworkenvironmentfortheiremployees.However,holdingeveryoneaccountablefortheirpart
inworkplace safetyandhealth iscritical fora successful injuryand illnessprevention
plan.
1.3TheSafetyCoordinatorand/orSafetyPersonnel
A. TOPPSWellService,Inc.hasdesignated:1. SafetyCoordinator2. SafetyPersonnel
B. Theircellphoneandofficephonenumbersare:1. SafetyPersonsName2. OfficePhone#3. CellPhone#
C. ItshallbethedutyofTheSafetyPersonneltoassisttheSupervisor/OwnerandallotherlevelsofManagement inthe initiation,education,andexecutionofaneffectivesafety
programincludingthefollowing:
1. Introducingthesafetyprogramtonewemployees.2. Following up on recommendaons, suggesons, etc.,made at theWeekly
safetymeetings.Alltopicsofsafetyconcernsmustbedocumentedaccordingly.
3. Assistingthepersonnelintheexecutionofstandardpolicies.4. Conductingsafetyinspectionsonaperiodicbasis.5. Addressingallhazardsorpotentialhazardsasneeded.6. Preparingmonthlyaccidentreportsandinvestigations.7. Maintainingadequatestockof firstaidsuppliesandothersafetyequipmentto
insuretheirimmediateavailability.
8. Makingsurethereisadequatenumberofqualified FirstAidCerfied peopleontheworksite.
9. Becomingthoroughly familiarwithOSHAregulationsand localandstatesafetycodes.
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10.Definingtheresponsibilitiesforsafetyandhealthofallsubordinatesandholdingeachpersonaccountable for their results through the formalappraisal system
andwherenecessary,disciplinaryprocedures.
11.Emphasizing to employees that accidents create unnecessary personal andfinanciallosses.
1.4EmployeesSafetyRequirements
A. Employeesarerequiredtoworkincompliancewiththesafetyrules,reportallaccidentsandnearmisses,andreportallunsafeconditionsorunsafepractices.Todemonstrate
TOPPS Well Service, Inc.s commitment to support the employees in these
responsibilities,TOPPSWellService,Inc.willdothefollowing:
B. CommunicationSystem:C. Encourage employees to inform TOPPSWell Service, Inc. about workplace hazards
withoutfearofreprisal.
D. Establish and maintain a centrally located Safety Bullen Board where current,relevantinformationmaybeeasilyreviewedbyemployees.
E. Schedulegeneralemployeemeetingsatwhichtimesafetyisfreelyandopenlydiscussedby those present. Thesemeetings will be regular, scheduled, and announced to all
employees and managers to achieve maximum attendance. The purpose of these
meetingsissafety,andtheconcentrationwillbeon:
1. Occupational accident and injury history at our work sites, with possiblecomparisontootherlocationswithinTheCompany.
2. FeedbackfromtheSafetyAnnualSafetyMeeting.3. Guestspeakersconcernedwithworkplacesafetyandhealth.4. Whenpossible,briefaudiovisualmaterialsthatrelatetoourbusiness.5. Conducttrainingprogramsforcommunicatingwithemployees.
F. Provide a safety suggestion box so that employees, anonymously if desired, cancommunicatetheirconcernswithmanagement.
G. Documentallcommunicationefforts todemonstrate thataneffectivecommunicationsystemisinplace.
H. Periodic inspections and procedures for correction provide methods of identifyingexisting or potential hazards in theworkplace, and eliminating or controlling them.
Hazardcontrolisessentialtoaneffectiveinjuryandillnessplan.Wewillbesuretolook
at safe work practices and ensure that they are being followed, and that unsafe
conditionsorproceduresareidentifiedandcorrectedproperlyandpromptly.
I. Employees are encouraged to report possible hazardous situations, knowing theirreportswillbegivenpromptandseriousattention.
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J. Workplaceequipmentandpersonalprotectiveequipmentwillbemaintained ingood,safeworkingcondition.
K. Hazards,wherepossible,willbecorrectedassoonastheyareidentified.Forthosethatcannotbe immediatelycorrected,a targetdate forcorrectionwillbeset.TOPPSWell
Service, Inc. will provide interim protection for workers while hazards are beingcorrected.Awrittentrackingsystemwillbeestablishedtohelpmonitortheprogressof
thehazardcorrectionprocess.
L. Employersandsafetypersonnelarerequiredto investigateorassignresponsibility forinvestigatingaccidents.Accidents/incidentswillbe investigatedby trained individuals,
with theprimary focusofunderstandingwhy the accidentor incident occurred, and
whatactionscanbe taken topreclude recurrence.The focuswillbeon solutionsand
never on blame. Theywill be inwriting, and adequately identify the causes of the
accidentornearmissoccurrence.
M.Training is anotheressentialelementof any injury and illnesspreventionplan.OSHArulesrequireeachemployertotrainworkersforanyjobortasktheyareassigned.
N. Ourplanincludestrainingandinstruction:1. Forallemployeeswhentheyarefirsthired.2. Forallnewemployeesforeachspecifictask.3. Forallemployeesgivennew jobassignmentsforwhichtraininghasnotalready
beenreceived.
4. Whenevernewsubstances,processes,procedures,orequipmentareintroducedintotheworkplaceandpresentanewhazard.
5. Whenevernewpersonalprotective equipmentordifferentworkpractices areusedonexistinghazards.
6. Whenever TOPPS Well Service, Inc. is made aware of a new or previouslyunrecognizedhazard.
7. Forallsupervisorstoensuretheyarefamiliarwiththesafetyandhealthhazardsto which employees under their immediate direction and control may be
exposed.
O. Aneffectivesafetyandhealthplanrequiresproper jobperformancebyeveryoneintheworkplace.
P. It is the determination of TOPPSWell Service, Inc. to ensure that all employees areknowledgeableaboutthematerialsandequipmentwithwhichtheywork,whatknown
hazardsarepresent,andhowtheyarecontrolled.
Q. A periodic review is scheduled to look at each critical component in our safety andhealthplantodeterminewhatisworkingwellandwhatchanges,ifany,areneeded.All
employeesareencouragedtoparticipatebykeepingTOPPSWellService,Inc.informed
oftheirconcernsregardingtheelementsofthissafetyandhealthplan.
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R. Thesuccessofthissafetyandhealthplanisdependentupontwothings:1. TOPPSWellService,Inc.mustprovideasafeandhealthfulenvironmentinwhich
theemployeehastheopportunitytoworksafe
2. Theemployeemustchoosetoworksafe.1.5
Supervisor/Forman
Safety
Requirements
A. TheSupervisorsand/orForemenwillestablishanoperatingatmosphereto insurethatsafety and health ismanaged in the samemanner andwith the same emphasis as
production,cost,andqualitycontrol.Thiswillbeaccomplishedby:
1. Regularlyemphasizingthataccidentandhealthhazardexposurepreventionarenotonlymoralresponsibilities,butalsoaconditionofemployment.
2. Identifyingoperationaloversightsthatcouldcontributetoaccidentswhichoftenresultininjuriesandpropertydamage.
3. Participatinginsafetyandhealthrelatedactivities,includingroutinelyattendingsafetymeetings, reviewsofthe facility,andcorrectingemployeebehavior that
canresultinaccidentsandinjuries.
4. Spending timewith each person hired explaining the safety policies and thehazardsofhis/herparticularwork.
5. Ensuringthatinitialorientationof"newhires"isproperlycarriedout.6. Making sure that ifaCompetentPerson is required, thatone ispresent to
oversee,andinstructemployeeswhennecessary.
7. Nevershortcuttingsafetyforexpediency,orallowingworkerstodoso.8. Enforcing safety rules consistently, and following TOPPS Well Service, Inc.
disciplineandenforcementprocedures.
9. Conductingdailyjobsiteinspectionsandcorrectingnotedsafetyviolations.B. Itisthedutyofeachandeveryemployeetoknowthesafetyrules,andconducthiswork
incompliancewiththeserules.Disregardofthesafetyandhealthrulesshallbegrounds
for disciplinary action up to and including termination. It is also the duty of each
employee to make full use of the safeguards provided for their protection. Every
employeewill receiveanorientationwhenhiredand receivea copyofanyCompany
Environmental, Health and Safety Programs. Employee responsibilities include the
following:
1. Reading,understandingandfollowingsafetyandhealthrulesandprocedures.2. SigningtheCodeofSafePracticesandanyotherpolicyacknowledgements.3. Wearing Personal Protective Equipment at all times when working in areas
wherethereisapossibledangerofinjury.
4. Wearingsuitableworkclothesasdeterminedbythesupervisor/foreman.5. Performingalltaskssafelyasdirectedbytheirsupervisor/foreman.
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6. Reporting ALL injuries, no matter how slight, to their supervisor/foremanimmediatelyandseekingtreatmentpromptly.
7. Knowingthelocationoffirstaid,firefightingequipment,andsafetydevices.8. Attendinganyandallrequiredsafetyandhealthmeetings.9.
Not performing potentially hazardous tasks, or using any hazardousmaterialuntilproperlytrained,andfollowingallsafetyproceduresforthosetasks.
10.STOPPINGANDASKINGQUESTIONSIFEVERINDOUBTABOUTTHESAFETYOFANYOPERATION
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2.0CompanyEHSMission
OurCompanywillstrivetomeetthefollowinggoals:
A. Minimizeinjuryandillnessintheworkplace.B. Openupthelinesofcommunicationbetweenmanagementandemployeesconcerning
safetyateverylevelofTheCompany.
C. Improvesafetyoffacilitiesandequipmentforabetterworkenvironment.2.1MissionStatement
It isourCompanysgoal tocreateclearavenuesofcommunicationamongmanagementand
stafftocreateasafeworkingenvironment.
A. CompanyCommitment1. ThemanagementofourCompany is committed toexcellingat safetyandwill
supportthesafetypersonnelandemployeesrecommendations.
B. CommunicationofSafetyMatters1. TheAnnualCompanySafetyMeetingwillhandleallsafetyissueswithdiligence.
We hope to encourage an atmosphere where all employees report safety
violations or concerns, ask questions, seek training, or come to us with any
safetyissues.
C. Introduction1. TOPPSWellService,Inc.iscommittedtoaccidentpreventioninordertoprotect
the safety and health of all our employees. Injury and illness losses due to
hazards areneedless, costly andpreventable.To prevent these losses, a joint
management/worker safety annual meeting will be established. Employee
involvement inaccidentpreventionandsafety inworkingactivities isnecessary
toensureasafeandhealthfulworkplaceforallemployees.
D. Purpose1. ThepurposeofourAnnualSafetyMeetingistobringworkersandmanagement
togetherinanonadversarial,cooperativeefforttopromotesafetyandhealthin
theworkplace. The annual safetymeetingwill assistmanagement andmake
recommendationsforchange.
E. Organization1. There shall be, inmost cases, an equal number of employee and employer
representatives.However, theremaybemore employee representatives than
employer representatives ifbothgroupsagree.Employee representatives shall
be volunteers or elected by their peers. If no employees volunteer or are
elected,theymaybeappointedbymanagement.Employerrepresentativeswill
beappointed.
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2.2ExtentofAuthority
ItmustbeclearlyunderstoodthatthesafetyAnnualSafetyMeetingadvisesmanagementon
issues thatwill promote safety and health in theworkplace.Written recommendations are
expectedfromthesafetyAnnualSafetyMeetingandtheywillbesubmittedtomanagement.In
turn,managementwillgiveseriousconsiderationtotherecommendationssubmittedandwillrespondinwritingtotheAnnualSafetyMeetingwithinareasonabletime.
A. Functions1. AnnualSafetyMeetingmeetingsandemployeeinvolvement.2. Hazardassessmentandcontrol.3. Safetyandhealthplanning.4. Evaluationofaccountabilitysystem.5. Evaluationofmanagementcommitmenttoworkplacesafetyandhealth.6. Evaluationofaccidentandincidentinvestigationprogram.7. Safetyandhealthtraining.
B. Recommendations1. Allrecommendationssubmittedtomanagementmustbewrittenandshould:2. Beclearandconcise.3. Providereasonsforimplementation.4. Giverecommendedoptions.5. Showimplementationcostsandrecommendedcompletiondates.6. Listbenefitstobegained.
C. Procedures1. TheAnnual SafetyMeetingsplanof action requiresproceduresbywhich the
Annual SafetyMeetingmay successfully fulfill its role. Procedures developed
shouldincludebutnotbelimitedto:
2. Meetingdate,time,andlocation3. Electionofchairpersonandsecretary4. Orderofbusiness5. Records6. Dutiesofeachmembermustinclude,butnotbelimitedto:7. Reportingunsafeconditionsandpractices8. Attendingallsafetyandhealthmeetings9. Reviewingallaccidentsandnearmisses10.Recommendingideasforimprovingsafetyandhealth11.Workinginasafeandhealthfulmanner12.Observinghowsafetyandhealthisenforcedintheworkplace13.Completingassignmentsgiventothembythechairperson
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14.Actingasaworkarearepresentativeinmattersofhealthandsafety15.OthersasdeterminedbyCompanysafetyandhealthneeds
2.3SafetyPersonnel
It shall be the duty of The Safety Personnel, the Safety Coordinator to assist the
Supervisor/Foreman and all other levels of Management in the initiation, education, and
executionofaneffectivesafetyprogram.
Thepurposeof safetypersonnel is tobringworkers andmanagers together to achieve and
maintain a safe,healthfulworkplace. It is easy to start a safetyAnnual SafetyMeeting,but
developinganeffectiveone one thatachievesandmaintainsa safe,healthfulworkplace
requiresworkers andmanagerswho are committed to achieving that goal. Effective safety
personnel find solutions toproblems that causeworkplace accidents, illnesses, and injuries.
And feweraccidents, injuries,and illnessesmean lowerWorkersCompensation claimscosts
andinsurancerates.
A. UnderstandSafetyEssentialActivities1. Anyonecanstartasafetyprogram,but,tomakeiteffective,theprogrammust
bebuiltonafoundationofmanagementcommitmentandmustbeaccountable
forachievingitsgoals.Theemployersandemployeesmustdothefollowing:
2. Involveemployeesinachievingthegoals3. Identifyworkplacehazards4. Reviewreportsofaccidentsandnearmisses5. Keepaccuraterecordsofallsafetyrelatedactivities6. Evaluateitsstrengthsandweaknesses
B. Commitment1. Thesafetyprogramwillnotsurvivewithoutmanagementsupport.Management
demonstratessupportbyencouragingemployeestoget involved inachievinga
safe, healthful workplace and by acting on the Annual Safety Meetings
recommendations. Representatives demonstrate commitment by attending
safetymeetings, following through on their assigned tasks, and encouraging
otheremployeestogetinvolvedinidentifyinghazards.
2.4Accountability
Representativesshouldunderstandthatthesafetypersonnelexpectthemtocontribute;each
representativesharesresponsibilityforaccomplishingsafetygoals,whichbenefiteveryonewho
worksforTheCompany.
The safety personnel is also responsible formonitoring howmanagement holds employees
accountableforworkingsafelyandforrecommendingwaystostrengthenaccountability.
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A. EmployeeInvolvement1. To become effective, safety personnel needs help from everyone in The
Company.The safetypersonnelmusthave amethod for employees to report
hazardsandtooffersafetysuggestions.
2.Waysthesafetypersonnelcanencourageemployeestogetinvolved:
3. Encourageemployeesto reporthazardsandunsafeworkpracticestoasafetyAnnualSafetyMeetingrepresentative.
4. Act on employee suggestions and recognize their contributions to a saferworkplace.
5. PromotetheAnnualSafetyMeetingsactivitiesandaccomplishments.6. Make sureemployees know that youare starting annual safetymeetings.Tell
themwhy you are starting themeetings, describe its role in The Companys
safetyandhealth program, and explain managements commitment to the
AnnualSafetyMeetings.
7. Youcaninformemployeesinamemooranewsletter,byemail,or betteryet meet with them to promote the Annual Safety Meeting and to answer
questions.
8. HazardIdentification9. The safety Annual Safety Meeting plays an important role in keeping the
workplacehazardfree:
10.Ensure that representatives know how to recognize hazards and understandbasicprinciplesforcontrollingthem.
11.Focuson identifyinghazardsandunsafeworkpractices thatare likelytocauseseriousinjuries.
12.Conductthoroughworkplaceinspectionsatleastquarterly.13.Documenthazardsduringquarterlyinspectionsanddiscusshowtocontrolthem
atregularsafetyAnnualSafetyMeetingmeetings.
14.Includeemployerandemployeerepresentativesontheinspectionteam.B. AccidentInvestigation
1. The Safety Personnel must have a procedure for investigating all workplaceaccidents,illness,anddeaths.ItisnecessaryfortheSafetyPersonneltoconduct
accident investigations or to participate in investigations; and, the Safety
Personnelshouldensurethatmanagementdoesso.TheSafetyPersonnelshould
also carefully review accident reports to helpmanagement identify accident
causesanddeterminehowtocontrolthem.
C. Recordkeeping
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3.0GeneralSafetyRulesandCodeofSafePractices
TheSafetyPersonnel isresponsibleforthe implementationandenforcementofthefollowing
safetyrules.Disciplinaryprocedureswillbeenforced.
3.1EmployeeSafetyTraining
OSHArequiresthatemployeesbetrained inthesafemethodsofperformingtheir job.TOPPS
WellService,Inc.iscommittedto:
Instructingallemployeesintherecognitionandavoidanceofunsafeconditionsandtheregulationsapplicable tohisworkenvironment tocontroloreliminateanyhazardsor
otherexposuretoillnessorinjury.
Frequentandregularinspectionsof jobsites,materials,andequipmentwillbemadebytheCompanydesignatedcompetentperson.
Only employees qualified by training or experience will be permitted to operateequipmentandmachinery.
Any machinery, tool, material, or equipment which is not in compliance with anyapplicableOSHA requirement isprohibited.TheSafetyPersonnelwillensure thatany
suchmachine,tool,material,orequipmentwilleitherbeidentifiedasunsafebytagging
orlockingthecontrolstorendertheminoperable,orwillbephysicallyremovedfromits
placeofoperation.
A. Awarenessofpotentialhazards,aswellasknowledgeofhowtocontrolthem,iscriticaltomaintaining a safe and healthful work environment and preventing injuries. To
achieve thisgoal,wewillprovide training toeachemployeeongeneralsafety issues
andsafetyproceduresspecifictothatemployee'sworkassignment.B. Everynewemployeewillbegiven instructionby their foreman in thegeneral safety
requirementsoftheirjob.AcopyofourCodeofSafePracticesshallalsobeprovidedto
eachemployee.Tailgateortoolboxsafetytrainingwillbeconductedat leastevery10
working days. All training will be documented on the forms provided. Managers,
superintendents, and foremen will be trained at least twice per year on various
applicableaccidentpreventiontopics.
C. Trainingprovidesthefollowingbenefits:1. Makesemployeesawareofjobhazards2. Teachesemployeestoperformjobssafely3. Promotestwowaycommunication4. Encouragessafetysuggestions5. Createsinterestinthesafetyprogram6. FulfillsOSHArequirements7. Employeetrainingwillbeprovidedatthefollowingtimes:8. Allnewemployeeswillreceiveasafetyorientationtheirfirstdayonthejob.
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D. AllnewemployeeswillbegivenacopyoftheCodeofSafePracticesandrequiredtoreadandsignforit.
E. Allfieldemployeeswillreceivetrainingattailgateortoolboxsafetymeetingsheldatthejobsite.
F.Allemployeesgivenanew jobassignmentforwhichtraininghasnotbeenpreviouslyprovidedwillbetrainedbeforebeginningthenewassignment.
G. Whenevernewsubstances,processes,proceduresorequipmentthatrepresentanewhazardareintroducedintotheworkplace.
H. WheneverTOPPSWellService,Inc.ismadeawareofaneworpreviouslyunrecognizedworkplacehazard.
I. Whenevermanagementbelievesthatadditionaltrainingisnecessary.J. Afterallseriousaccidents.K. Whenemployeesarenotfollowingsafeworkrulesorprocedures.L. Trainingtopicswillinclude,butnotbelimitedto:
1. Employeessafetyresponsibilities2. Generalsafetyrules3. CodeofSafePractices4. Safejobprocedures5. Useofhazardousmaterials6. Useofequipment7. Emergencyprocedures8. Safeliftingandmaterialhandlingpractices9. Useofboomandscissorlifts10.Useoffallprotection11.Contentsofsafetyprogram12.DocumentationofTraining13.Allemployeesafetytrainingwillbedocumentedononeofthe followingthree
forms:
14.NewEmployeeSafetyOrientation.M.Specialized,formalemployeetrainingplans.N. Tailgate/ToolboxSafetyTrainingReport.O. The following informal trainingmethodswill be used.Actual demonstrations of the
properwaytoperformataskwillbeusedinmostcases,forexample:
P. Instructemployeehowtodothejobsafely.Q. Demonstratetoemployeehowtodothejobsafely.R. Haveemployeeexplaintoinstructorhowtodothejobsafely.S. Haveemployeedemonstratetoinstructorhowtodothejobsafely.T. Followuptoensuretheyarestillperformingthejobsafely.
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3.2SafetyCommunication
Employeesafetycommunicationproceduresaredesignedtodevelopandmaintainemployee
involvementandinterestintheEnvironmental,HealthandSafetyProgram.Theseactivitieswill
alsoensureeffectivecommunicationbetweenmanagementandemployeesonsafetyrelated
issuesthatisofprimeimportancetoTheCompany.
A. Thefollowingaresomeofthesafetycommunicationmethodsthatmaybeused:1. Tailgate/Toolbox safety training with employees that encourage participation
andopen,twowaycommunication.
2. NewemployeesafetyorientationandprovisionoftheCodeofSafePractices.3. Provisionandmaintenanceofemployeebulletinboardsdiscussingsafetyissues,
accidents,andgeneralsafetysuggestions.
4. WrittencommunicationsfrommanagementortheSafetyCoordinator,includingmemos,postings,payrollstuffers,andnewsletters.
5. Anonymoussafetysuggestionprogram.B. Employees will be kept advised of highlights and changes relating to the safety
program. Supervisors will relay changes and improvements regarding the safety
program to employees, as appropriate. Employees will be involved in future
developments and safety activities, by requesting their opinions and comments, as
necessary.
C. All employeeinitiated safety related suggestions shall be properly answered, eitherverballyorinwriting,bytheappropriatelevelofmanagement.Unresolvedissuesshall
berelayedtoTheSafetyPersonnel.
D. All employees are encouraged to bring any safety concerns theymay have to theattentionofmanagement.TOPPSWellService, Inc.willnotdiscriminate againstany
employeeforraisingsafetyissuesorconcerns.
E. The Company also has a system of an anonymous notification,whereby employeeswhowishtoinformTheCompanyofworkplacehazardswithoutidentifyingthemselves
maydoso,byphoningorsendingwrittennotificationtothefollowingaddress:
OwnerTOPPSWellService,Inc.
POBox461
MontezumaCreek,
UT
84534
F. TOPPSWellService,Inc.willmaintaina Environmental,HealthandSafetyProgramconformingtothebestpracticesoforganizationsofthistype.Tobesuccessful,sucha
programmustembodytheproperattitudestowardinjuryandillnesspreventiononthe
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partofsupervisorsandemployees.Italsorequirescooperationinallsafetyandhealth
matters,notonlybetweensupervisorandemployee,butalsobetweeneachemployee
andhisorhercoworkers.Onlythroughsuchacooperativeeffortcanasafetyprogram
in the best interest of all be established and preserved. Safety and health in our
businessmustbeapartofeveryoperation.G. TheCompanySafety&HealthProgramincludes:
1. Providingmechanicalandphysicalsafeguardstothemaximumextentpossible.2. Conducting a program of safety and health inspections to find and eliminate
unsafeworkingconditionsorpractices,tocontrolhealthhazards,andtocomply
fullywiththesafetyandhealthstandardsforeveryjob.
3. Trainingallemployeesingoodsafetyandhealthpractices.4. Providingnecessarypersonalprotectiveequipmentand instructions for itsuse
andcare.
5. Developingandenforcingsafetyandhealthrulesandrequiringthatemployeescooperatewiththeserulesasaconditionofemployment.
6. Investigating,promptlyandthoroughly,everyaccidenttofindoutwhatcauseditandtocorrecttheproblemsothatitwillnothappenagain.
7. Settingupasystemofrecognitionandawardsforoutstandingsafetyserviceorperformance.
H. Werecognizethattheresponsibilitiesforsafetyandhealthareshared:1. TOPPS Well Service, Inc. accepts the responsibility for leadership of the
Environmental, Health and Safety Program, for its effectiveness and
improvement, and for providing the safeguards required to ensure safe
conditions.
2. Supervisors are responsible fordeveloping theproper attitudes toward safetyandhealth inthemselvesand inthosetheysupervise,and forensuringthatall
operationsareperformedwiththeutmostregardforthesafetyandhealthofall
personnelinvolved,includingthemselves.
3. Employeesareresponsibleforwholehearted,genuineoperationwithallaspectsoftheEnvironmental,HealthandSafetyProgram includingcompliancewithall
rulesandregulations and forcontinuouslypracticingsafetywhileperforming
theirduties.
I. TOPPSWellService,Inc.employeesshallfollowthesesafepracticerules,rendereverypossibleaid to safeoperations,and reportallunsafeconditionsorpractices to their
supervisor.
J. FailuretoabidebytheCodeofSafePracticesmayresultindisciplinaryactionuptoandincludingtermination.
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K. Supervisors shall insist thatemployeesobserve andobeyevery rule, regulation,andordernecessarytothesafeconductofthework,andshalltakesuchactionnecessary
toobtaincompliance.
L. Ifyouareunsureof the safemethod todoyour job,STOPandaskyour supervisor.Ignoranceisnoexcuseforasafetyviolation.
M.All employees shall be given frequent accident prevention instructions. Instructions,practicedrills,orarticlesconcerningworkplacesafetyandhealthshallbegivenatleast
onceevery5workingdays.
N. Nooneshallknowinglybepermittedtoworkwhiletheemployee'sabilityoralertnessis impairedby fatigue, illness,andprescriptionoroverthecounterdrugs.Employees
whoare suspectedofbeingunder the influenceof illegalor intoxicating substances,
impairedbyfatigueoranillness,shallbeprohibitedfromworking.
O. Anyoneknowntobeundertheinfluenceofalcoholand/ordrugsshallnotbeallowedon the jobwhile in that condition. Personswith symptoms of alcohol and/or drug
abuse are encouraged to discuss personal or workrelated problems with the
supervisor/employer.
P. Employeesshouldbealert to see thatallguardsandotherprotectivedevicesare inproper places and adjusted, and shall report deficiencies. Approved protective
equipmentshallbeworninspecifiedworkareas.
Q. Horseplay,scuffling,fightingandotheractsthattendtohaveanadverseinfluenceonthesafetyorwellbeingoftheemployeesareprohibited.Donotrunonthe jobsiteor
intheshoporofficearea.
R. Work shall be wellplanned and supervised to prevent injuries when working withequipment and handling heavy materials. When lifting heavy objects, employees
shouldbend theirkneesanduse the largemusclesof the legs insteadof thesmaller
musclesoftheback.Backinjuriesarethemostfrequentandoftenthemostpersistent
andpainfultypeofworkplaceinjury.
S. Workersshallnothandleortamperwithanyelectricalequipment,machinery,orairorwaterlinesinamannernotwithinthescopeoftheirduties,unlesstheyhavereceived
instructionsfromtheirsupervisor.Donotoperateequipmentthatyouarenotfamiliar
with.Donotattempttousesuchequipmentuntilyouarefullytrainedandauthorized.
T. Keep your work area clean, free of debris, electrical cords and other hazards.Immediatelycleanupspilledliquids.
U. Alwaysnotifyallotherindividualsinyourareawhomightbeendangeredbytheworkyouaredoing.
V. Aredtagsystem identifiesequipmentthat isNOTtobeoperated,energizedorused.Alllockout/tagoutnoticesandproceduresmustbeobservedandobeyed.
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W.Do not block exits, fire doors, aisles, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergencyequipment,electricalpanels,ortrafficlanes.
X. Donotleavetools,materials,orotherobjectsonthefloorthatmightcauseotherstotripandfall.
Y.Do not distract others while working. If conversation is necessary,make sure eyecontactismadepriortocommunicating.
Z. Employees shall not entermanholes, underground vaults, chambers, tanks, silos, orothersimilarplacesthatreceivelittleventilation,unlessithasbeendeterminedthatit
issafetoenter.Confinedspaceprotocolswillbefollowed.
AA.Materials,tools,orotherobjectsshallnotbethrownfrombuildingsorstructuresuntilproperprecautionsaretakentoprotectothersfromthefallingobjects.
BB.Employees shall cleanse thoroughly afterhandlinghazardous substances, and followspecialinstructionsfromauthorizedsources.
CC.Gasolineorotherflammableliquidsshallnotbeusedforcleaningpurposes.DD.Noburning,welding,orothersourceof ignitionshallbeappliedtoanyenclosedtank
orvessel,even iftherearesomeopenings,until ithas firstbeendeterminedthatno
possibilityofexplosionexists,andauthorityfortheworkisobtainedfromtheforeman
orsuperintendent.
EE.Any damage to scaffolds, false work, or other supporting structures shall beimmediatelyreportedtotheforemanandrepairedbeforeuse.
FF.Possessionof firearms,weapons, illegaldrugsoralcoholicbeveragesonCompanyorcustomerpropertyorthejobsiteisstrictlyprohibited.
GG. All injuriesshallbereportedpromptlytoyoursupervisorsothatarrangementscanbemadeformedicaland/orfirstaidtreatment.
3.3ElectricalSafety
Only trained, qualified, and authorized employees are allowed tomake electrical repairs or
workonelectricalequipmentorinstallations.
A. All electrical equipment and systems shall be treated as energized until tested orotherwiseproventobedeenergized.
B. All energized equipment and installations will be deenergized prior to thecommencementofanywork.Iftheequipmentorinstallationmustbeenergizedfortestorotherpurposes,specialprecautionswillbe taken toprotectagainst thehazardsof
electricshock.
C. Allequipmentshallbelockedouttoprotectagainstaccidentalorinadvertentoperationwhensuchoperationcouldcause injury topersonnel.Donotattempt tooperateany
switch,valve,orotherenergyisolatingdevicebearingalock.
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D. Safetygroundsshallalwaysbeusedwherethereisadangerofshockfrombackfeedingorotherhazards.
E. Polyesterclothingorotherflammabletypesofclothingshallnotbewornnearelectricalcircuits.Cottonclothing ismuch less likelyto ignitefromarcblast.Employeesworking
onlivecircuitsshallbeprovidedNomexorequivalentfireresistantclothing.F. Suitable eye protection must be worn at all times while working on electrical
equipment.
G. Always exercise caution when energizing electrical equipment or installations. Takestepstoprotectyourselfandotheremployeesfromarcblastandexplodingequipment
intheeventofafault.
H. All power toolswill be grounded or double insulated. Toolswith defective cords orwiringshallnotbeused.
I. Metaljewelryshouldnotbewornaroundenergizedcircuits.J. Extension and temporarypower cordsmust beheavyduty and grounded. Frayedor
defectivecordsshallnotbeused.
K. Suitable temporary barriers or barricades shall be installed when access to openedenclosures containing exposed energized equipment is not under the control of an
authorizedperson.
L. Electricalinstallationsmustbeprotectedfromaccidentalcontactbyenclosuresortightfittingcovers.
M.GFCIsarerequiredonallpoweroutlets.N. Circuitsshallnotbeoverloadedwithequipmentorextensioncords.O. Metalmeasuring tapes, fish tapes,ropesorothermetaldevicesareprohibitedwhere
theymaycontactenergizedpartsofequipmentorcircuits.
3.4PersonalProtectiveEquipment
Use thecorrectPPE foreach jobassignment. Ifyoudonotknow,ask.Everyemployeemust
ensurethattheyareawareofthefollowing:
A. PPEshallbemaintainedingoodconditionandcleanedregularly.B. PPEshallbestoredproperlywhennotinusetoprotectitfromdamage.C. DamagedorbrokenPPEmustbereturnedtoyourforemanforreplacement.D.
Hardhatsmustbewornon jobsitesatalltimes.Hardhatsmustbecheckedonadailybasis,andbeforeanyworkistobedone.
E. ANSI approved safety glasses must be worn when working with power tools,compressedairorgasses,chemicals,oranyotheritemthatcreatesaneyeinjuryhazard.
F. Face shields with safety glasses are recommended when grinding or working withhazardouschemicals.
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J. Donotcutorweld stainless steelorgalvanizedmetalwithout respiratoryprotection.Theseitemscreatetoxicfumes.
K. Work with lead, asbestos, cadmium and other toxic compounds require specialprecautions. Do not attempt to perform this work without special equipment and
training.
3.6FirePreventionandHousekeeping
Always takeprecautions toprevent fireswhichmaybe started,particularly fromoilywaste,
rags,gasoline,flammable liquids,acetylenetorches, improperly installedelectricalequipment
andtrash.
A. Firefightingequipmentistobeinspectedonaregularbasis.Alldischarged,damagedormissingequipment istobe immediatelyreportedtoasupervisor.Tamperingwith fire
equipmentisprohibited.
B. Accesstofireextinguishersmustbekeptclearatalltimes.Makenoteofthelocationoffirefightingequipmentinyourworkarea.
1. Neverusegasolineorflammablesolventsforcleaningpurposes.2. Smokingisprohibitedwithin20feetofwhereflammablesubstancesarepresent.3. In case of fire, employees shall consider the safety of themselves and other
individualsbeforesavingproperty.
4. Keep yourwork areas freeofdebris.Remove uselessmaterial from theworkareaasfastasrequiredtohelpreducetrippinghazards.
5. Maintainawarenessofpotentialhazardswhenwalkingaboutthejobsite.6.
Keeptools,materialsandequipmentoutofwalkwaysandstairwaysatalltimes.
7. Sharpwiresorprotrudingnailsmustbekeptbent.8. Placetoolsandequipmentsotheywillnotslideofftheroof.9. Tiematerialdownatday'sendsothewindwillnotblowitofftheroof.
C. FallProtection1. Fallprotection,suchasstandardrailingsorasafetyharnessandlanyard,shallbe
usedatalltimes,whenworking6feetormoreabovethelevelbelow.
2. Floorandwallopenings,unfinishedbalconies,elevatorshaftsandsimilarareasmustberailedcoveredorbarricadetopreventfalls.
3.Neverremovefallprotectionrails,covers,orbarricadeswithoutpermissionfromyourforemanandspecialprecautions.Alwaysreplacetheseitemswhenfinished
withyourtask.
4. Allsafetyharnessesshallbe the fullbody typewithashockabsorbing lanyardattached toasubstantialanchoragecapableofsupportingtwicethemaximum
load.Lanyardsshallbeattachedatthewearersupperback.Bodybeltsarenot
tobewornasfallprotection.
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5. Readandobeyallmanufacturersinstructionsrelatingtoyourfallarrestsystem.6. Inspectallcomponentsofyourharnessandlanyardpriortoeachuseandaftera
fall.Defectiveequipmentisnottobeused.Lanyardsmustbedestroyedaftera
fallandneverreused.
7.Safetyharnessesand lanyardsshould limit free falldistanceto lessthan4feetandpreventcontactwithanylevelorobjectsbelowyou.
8. Neveruseanypartofafallarrestsystem,suchasaharnessorlanyard,tohoistmaterialsorforanyotherpurpose.
9. Safetyharnesses and shock absorbing lanyards are required tobeworn at alltimeswhileinboomlifts.
3.7LadderSafety
Inspecttheladderbeforeusingit.Ifitisbroken,throwitout.Neverrepairabrokenladder,get
anewone.Keepportablestairways, laddersandstepstools ingoodconditionandusethem
onlyinasafemanner.
A. Usetheproperladderforthe job.DONOTUSEA frameladdersasstraightladders.Makesuretheladderistallenoughtoreachtheworkarea.Donotusemetalladdersfor
electricalwork.
B. Donotplaceladdersinpassageways,doorways,oranylocationwheretheymightbehitorjarred,unlessprotectedbybarricadesorguards.
C. Ladder rungs and steps must be kept free of grease, oil, mud, or other slipperysubstances.
D.Laddersshouldonlybeplacedonhardlevelsurfaces.Makesuretheladderfeetarenotplacedonsandy,slippery,orslopingsurfaces.Cleanorsweeptheareawheretheladder
feetwillbeandmakesuretherubberfeetareingoodshape.
E. Arrangeyourworksoyouareabletofacetheladderandusebothhandswhileclimbing.Donot carry toolsorequipmentwhile climbing a ladder.Climb the ladder, and then
hoistthetoolsorequipmentwithalineorahoistingdevice.
F. Avoidtemporaryladders.Alwaysuseacommerciallymade,constructiongradeladderoftheproperlengthfortheworkbeingperformed.
G. Secureportableladdersinplaceandatapitchsothelevelingindicatorisinalignmentorthedistancefromthewalltothebaseoftheladderisatleast1footforevery4feetofheight.
H. Straightladdersshallbetiedoffthetopoftheladdertopreventslipping.I. Beawareofobjectsbelowyou,moveor cover sharpobjects in caseyou fall.Capor
bendallrebar.
J. Donotstandonorworkfromthe2ndrungfromthetoporabove.Alsodonotreachtoofarfromtheladder.Keepyourbeltbucklebetweenthesiderails.
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K. Extensionladdersshallextendatleast36"abovethelevelbeingaccessed.L. Onallladders,donotsteponcrossbracingthatisnotintendedtobeusedforclimbing.
3.8Scaffolds
Scaffoldsaretobeerected,dismantled,altered,orrepairedbytheCompanycompetentperson
orthescaffoldcontractorONLY.
A. Inspectscaffoldspriortouseandreportanydamageimmediatelytoyourforeman.Donotusedamagedscaffolds.
B. Youarenotpermittedtorideonrollingscaffoldsbeingmoved.C. At least2peoplearerequired tomove rolling towers.Secureor removeall toolsand
materialsbeforemoving.
D. Alwaysuseguardrailingsonallscaffoldsregardlessofheight.E. Useonlyhighqualityplankingonscaffoldsandbesuretheplanksaresecuretoprevent
shifting.F. Alwaysapplycasterbrakesanduseoutriggerswhenscaffoldsarestationary.G. Donotuseplanksorguardrailsasatemporarymeansofobtaininggreaterheight.H. Beawareoftheobjectsbelowyou;moveorcoversharpobjectsincaseyoufall.Capor
bendallrebar.
3.9Lockout/Tagout
Allmachineryandelectricalequipmentshallbelockedoutandtaggedpriortorepair,cleaning,
or adjustment unless power is necessary to perform the work. If so, other precautions,
specifiedbyyourforeman,willbetaken.
A. Useyourown lockandkey.Nooneelse shouldhaveakey foryour lock.Destroyallduplicatekeys.
B. Maintaincontrolofyourkeyatalltimestopreventunauthorizeduse.C. Neverremoveanotheremployeeslockorenergizetaggedequipment.D. If multiple employees are working on the same equipment, each employee should
installtheirownlock.
E. Notifyallaffectedemployeesthatlockout/tagoutisrequiredandreasoning.F. Iftheequipmentisoperating,shutitdownbythenormalstoppingprocedure.G. Operatetheswitch,valveorotherenergyisolatingdevicessothattheenergysource is
disconnectedorisolatedfromtheequipment.
H. Storedenergy,suchasthatincapacitors,springs,elevatedmachinemembers,rotatingflywheels,hydraulicsystems,andair,gasorwaterpressure,etc.mustalsobedissipated
or restrained bymethods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, bleeding down,
etc.
I. Lockoutallenergyisolationdeviceswithanindividuallock.
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J. Afterensuring thatnoemployeesareexposedandasacheckofhavingdisconnectedthe energy sources, operate the push button or other normal operating controls to
makecertaintheequipmentwillnotoperate.
CAUTION:
Return
operating
controls
to
neutral
position
after
the
test.
The
equipment
isnowlockedout.Installredlockouttagonoperatingcontrols.
K. After repair is completeand theequipment is ready for testingornormaloperation,check the equipment to see that all cover plates and safety devices have been
reinstalled.
L. When theequipment isclear, removeall locksand tags.Theenergy isolatingdevicesmaybeoperatedtorestoreenergytotheequipment.
3.10BoomandScissorLifts
Onlytrainedandauthorizedemployeesareallowedtouseboomorscissorlifts.Ifyouarenot
trained,stayoff.
A. Readandobeyallmanufacturersinstructionsandsafetyprecautions.B. Inspectallliftspriortouse.Defectiveequipmentshallnotbeused.C. Asafetyharnesswithshockabsorbing lanyardorasafetybeltpositioningdevicemust
bewornwhileusingboom lifts.Harnessesarenot required for scissor lifts,provided
guardrailsareadequateandyoudonotleavetheworkplatform.
D. Always stay inside theplatform railing.Donotuse planks or ladders to extend yourreach.
E. Alwayslowertheliftbeforemoving.F. Never use scissor lifts on uneven ground. They are designed primarily for use on
concretefloors.
3.11HandandPowerTools
Propereyeprotectionmustbewornwhenusinghandandpowertools.
A. Knowyourhandandpowertoolapplicationsandlimitations.Alwaysusethepropertoolforthejob.
B. Inspect cords and tools prior to use. Do not use tools that are faulty in any way.Exchangethemforsafetoolsimmediately.
C. Powertoolsmustbegroundedordouble insulated.AllpowertoolsaretobepluggedintoagroundedGFCIoutlet.
D. Donotusepowertoolsindamp,wetorexplosiveatmospheres.E. Donotlift,lowerorcarryportableelectricaltoolsbythepowercord.F. Keepallsafetyguardsinplaceandinproperworkingorder.
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G. Useclampsorvisestosecureworkpieces.H. Donotforcehandpowertools.Applyonlyenoughpressuretokeeptheunitoperating
smoothly.
I. Returnalltoolsandotherequipmenttotheirproperplaceafteruse.J.
Unplugallpowertoolsbeforechangingbitsand/orgrindingdisks.
K. Neverleavechuckkeysinthetoolduringoperation.L. Donotuseascrewdriverasachisel.M.Beforeusingsledges,axesorhammers,besurethehandlesaresecurelyfastenedwitha
wedgemadeofsoundmaterial.
N. Donotuseahandleextensionorcheateronanywrench.O. Filesshallbeequippedwithhandlesandshouldnotbeusedasapunchorpry.
3.12TrenchingandExcavation
All excavations and trenches 5 feetdeepor greatermustbe shored, sloped,or benched to
protectworkersfromthehazardsofmovingearth.Alltrenchingmustbedone inaccordance
withOSHAregulations.
A. Always locate underground utilities before digging. Also contact regional notificationcentersinadvance.
B. Donotworkunderloadshandledbyliftingordiggingequipment.C. Laddersshallbeprovidedforaccesstotrenchesandexcavations4deeporgreater.Use
them.
D. Keepallspoilpilesaminimumof2feetfromtheedgeofthetrench.E.
Barricadetrenchesorusecautiontapetowarnothersoftheirpresence.
F. All trenches and excavationsmust be inspected by the Company competent personeachday,beforework,tolookforsignsofshiftingearth.
G. CranesandRigging1. Noemployeeispermittedtorideonloads,hooks,orslingsofanycrane,hoist,or
derrick.
2. Donotworkor standunder any suspended load.Craneoperators shall avoidswingingloadsoverpeople.
3. Inspect all slings, chains, ropes, andhooksprior to use.Donot use defectiveslings,chains,orrigging.
3.13WeldingandCutting
ProvideHotWorkpermitasrequiredbythisCompanyandClient.
A. Makesureyourweldingequipment is installedproperly, isproperlygrounded,and ingoodworkingcondition.
B. Alwayswearprotectiveclothingsuitablefortheweldingorcuttingtobedone.
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C. Alwayswearpropereyeprotectionwhenwelding,brazing,solderingor flamecutting.Onceyouremoveyourweldinghelmet,putonsafetyglasses.
D. Keepyourworkareacleanandfreeofhazards.Makesurethatnoflammable,volatileorexplosivematerialsareinorneartheworkarea.
E.Handleallcompressedgascylinderswithextremecare.Keepcapsonwhennotinuse.Makesurethatallcompressedgascylindersaresecuredtotheequipmentcarriage,wall
orotherstructuralsupports.Whencompressedgascylindersareemptyclosethevalve,
installthecapandreturntocorrectbottlestoragearea.
F. Storecompressedgascylindersinasafeplacewithgoodventilation.Acetylenecylindersandoxygencylindersshouldbekeptatleast20feetapart.
G. Donotweldorcut inconfinedspaceswithoutspecialprecautionsandyourforemansauthorization.
H. Donotweldoncontainersthathaveheldcombustiblesorflammablematerials.I. Use mechanical exhaust ventilation at the point of welding when welding lead,
cadmium,chromium,manganese,brass,bronze,zincorgalvanizedmetals.Thesemetals
arehighlytoxicandtheirfumesshouldnotbebreathed.
J. Make sure all electrical connections are tight and insulated.Do not use cableswithfrayed,crackedorbarespotsintheinsulation.
K. When the electrode holder or cutting torch is not in use, hang it on the bracketsprovided.Neverletittouchacompressedgascylinder.
L. Disposeofelectrodeandwire stubs inpropercontainers sincestubsand rodson thefloorareasafetyhazard.
M.Useweldcurtainstoshieldothersfromthelightraysproducedbyyourwelding.N. Make sure all compressed gas connections are tight and check for leaks.Donotuse
hoseswithfrayedorcrackedspots.
O. Keepyourleadsorderlyandoutofwalkways.Suspendthemwheneverpossible.P. DONOTWELDifleadsormachineareinornearwater.Q. Makesureaportablefireextinguisherisnearby.R. Keepyourworkareacleanandfreeofhazards.Whenflamecutting,sparkscantravel
3040feet.Donotallowflamecutsparkstohithoses,regulatorsorcylinders.
S. Useoxygenandacetyleneorotherfuelgaseswiththeappropriatetorchesandtipsonlyforthepurposeintended.
T. Never use acetylene at a pressure in excess of 15 pounds per square inch. Higherpressurecancauseanexplosion.
U. Neveruseoil, greaseor anyothermaterialon any apparatusor thread fitting in theoxyacetyleneoroxyfuelgassystem.Oilandgrease incontactwithoxygenwillcause
spontaneouscombustion.
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V. Alwaysusethecorrectsequenceandtechnique forassemblingand lightingthetorch.Alwaysusethecorrectsequenceandtechniqueforshuttingoffatorch.
W.Checkvalvesmustbeusedonallcompressedgascylinderstopreventbackflowofthegas.
3.14Company
Vehicles
OnlyauthorizedemployeesarepermittedtooperateCompanyvehicles.Donotletanyoneelse
driveyourCompanyvehicle.
A. Company vehicles are tobeused forCompany businessonly. Personal,offduty andfamilyuseisprohibited.
B. Drivedefensivelyandobeyalltrafficandhighwaylaws.C. Alwayswearyourseatbelt,whetherthedriverorapassenger.D. Reportallaccidentsassoonaspossibletoyoursupervisorandobtainapolicereport.E. Keysmustbe removed fromallunattendedvehiclesand thevehiclesmustbe locked,
unlessparkinginsidethefacility.
F. DonotjumpfromthecaborbedofCompanyvehicles.Alwaysusethestairsoraladder.G. Inspectyourvehicleandreportanydefectsoroperatingproblemstoyoursupervisorso
thatrepairscanbemade.
H. Nosmokingwhilerefueling.I. Ifyourdriver'slicenseisrevokedorexpired,immediatelynotifyyoursupervisoranddo
notdriveoroperateCompanyvehiclesorequipment.
3.15TrafficSafety
Allemployeesexposedtotraffichazardsarerequiredtowearorangeflagginggarments atall
times. The company vehicle shall be required to have all emergency equipment and clearly
markedassuch.
A. When possible, construction vehicles are to be placed between the employees andtraffictopreventvehiclesfromenteringtheworkareaandhittingmembersofthecrew.
B. AlltrafficcontrolswillbeestablishedinaccordancewiththeManualofTrafficControlsforConstructionandMaintenanceWorkZones.
C. Trafficcontrolsaretobeproperlymaintainedthroughouttheworkday.Signsandconesmustbekeptupright,visibleandintheirproperpositionatalltimes.
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3.16EmployeeAcknowledgementForm
ThisistocertifythatIhavereceivedacopyofTheCompanyCodeofSafePractices.
A. I have read these instructions, understand them, and will comply with them whileworkingforTOPPSWellService,Inc.
B. Iunderstand that failure toabideby these rulesmay result indisciplinaryactionandpossibleterminationofmyemploymentwithTOPPSWellService,Inc.
C. IalsounderstandthatIamtoreportanyinjurytomyforeman,manager,safetyofficerorsuperintendentimmediatelyandreportallsafetyhazards.
D. I am an at will employee that can be terminated per Sections of thismanual andCompanypolicyandprocedures.
E. IfurtherunderstandthatIhavethefollowing SafetyRights:1. IamnotrequiredtoworkinanyareaIfeelisnotsafe.2. IamentitledtoinformationonanyhazardousmaterialorchemicalIamexposed
towhileworking.
3. IamentitledtoseeacopyofTOPPSEnvironmentalHealthandSafetyManual.4. Iwillnotbediscriminatedagainstforreportingsafetyconcerns.
__________________________________________________________ ___________
EmployeeName/Signature/ Date
__________________________________________________________ ___________
SupervisorName/Signature/ Date
cc:EmployeeFile
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4.0AssuredEquipmentGroundingConductorProgram
A. GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter1. TOPPSWell Service, Inc. has adopted this program for equipment grounding
protectionfortheprotectionofemployeesfromthefollowingOSHAregulations:
B.1926.404
Wiring
Design
and
Protection
1. TOPPSWellService,Inc.willuseGroundFaultCircuitInterruptersonall jobsiteswhen possible.When GFCI equipment is infeasible, the following guidelines,
procedures, engineering controls, and work practices will be enforced to
eliminateall injuries resulting frompossiblemalfunctions, impropergrounding
and/ordefectiveelectricaltoolsandsystems:
2. The SafetyPersonnel isdesignated as theCompetentPerson in chargeof theGroundingConductorprogramforTOPPSWellService,Inc..
3. A written description of this Grounding Conductor Program, including thefollowing specific procedures, are available on the jobsite for inspection orcopyingbyOSHAandanyaffectedemployee fromTheSafetyPersonnelupon
request.
4. ThisAssuredGroundingConductorProgram applies to allTOPPSWell Service,Inc.sites,coveringallcordsetsandreceptaclesthatarenotpartofthebuilding
orstructure,andequipmentconnectedbycordandplugwhichareavailablefor
useorusedbyemployees.
5. TOPPSWellService,Inc.willnotmakeavailable,orallowtheusebyemployees,of any equipment which does notmeet the requirements of this Grounding
ConductorSafetyProgram.
6. Employeesarerequired,beforeeachdaysuse,tovisuallyinspecteachextensioncord, or other device, and any equipment connected by cord and plug, for
externaldefects,suchasdeformedormissingpinsorinsulationdamage,andfor
signsofpossible internaldamage.Cord sets,devices,and receptacles thatare
fixedandnotexposed todamageareexempt from this inspection.Employees
are prohibited from using damaged or defective equipment. Any equipment
found tobedamagedordefecvewillbe immediately taggedDONOTUSE
andremovedfromservice.
7. Testsperformedasrequiredbythisprogramwillberecordedastotheidentityof each receptacle, cord set, and cord and plug connected equipment that
passedthetestandwillindicatethelastdatetestedorintervalforwhichiswas
tested.Thisrecordwillbekeptbymeansoflogs,colorcoding,orothereffective
meansandwillbemaintaineduntil replacedbyamore current record.These
recordswillbemade available at the jobsite for inspectionbyOSHA and any
affectedemployees.
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8. Testswillbeperformedon all extension cords,otherdevices and receptaclesthatarenotpartofthepermanentwiringofthebuildingorstructure,andcord
andplugconnectedequipmentrequiredtobegroundedwillinclude:
9. Testingallequipmentgroundingconductorsforcontinuity.10.
Testingeachreceptacleorplugtoassuretheequipmentgroundingconductorisconnectedtoitsproperterminal.
11.Testingwillbeperformed:12.Beforeeachuse.13.Beforeequipmentisreturnedtousefollowinganyrepairs.14.Beforeequipmentwhichhassustainedpossibledamageisused.15.At intervalsnottoexceed3months,exceptthatcordsets&receptacleswhich
arefixedandnotexposedtodamagewillbetestedatintervalsnotexceeding6
months.
16.A logwillbekepton the jobsiteofall testsperformed.These recordswillbekeptuntilreplacedbyanewerrecord.Thelogwillinclude:
17.Pass/Fail record of each receptacle, cord set, and cord and plugconnectedequipmentthatwastested.
18.Dateoftestingortestintervals.C. 1926.404WIRINGDESIGNANDPROTECTION.
1. Useandidentificationofgroundedandgroundingconductors.a. Identificationofconductors.Aconductorusedasagroundedconductor
shall be identifiable and distinguishable from all other conductors. A
conductor used as an equipment grounding conductor shall be
identifiableanddistinguishablefromallotherconductors.
b. Polarityofconnections.Nogroundedconductorshallbeattachedtoanyterminalorleadsoastoreversedesignatedpolarity.
c. Use of grounding terminals and devices. A grounding terminal orgroundingtype device on a receptacle, cord connector, or attachment
plugshallnotbeusedforpurposesotherthangrounding.
2. Branchcircuits.a. GroundFaultProtectioni. General.Theemployershalluseeithergroundfaultcircuitinterruptersasspecified in this manual of this section or an assured equipment
grounding conductor program as specified here in of this section to
protect employees on construction sites. These requirements are in
additiontoanyotherrequirementsforequipmentgroundingconductors.
ii. GroundFaultCircuit Interrupters.All120volt,singlephase,15 and20ampere receptacleoutletson construction sites,which arenotpartof
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thepermanentwiringofthebuildingorstructureandwhichareinuseby
employees, shall have approved ground fault circuit interrupters for
personnelprotection.Receptacleson a twowire, singlephaseportable
or vehicle mounted generator rated not more than 5kW, where the
circuit conductors of the generator are insulated from the generatorframe and all other grounded surfaces, need not be protected with
groundfaultcircuitinterrupters.
iii. Assured equipment grounding conductor program. The employer shallestablish and implement and assured equipment grounding conductor
programon construction sites coveringall cord sets, receptacleswhich
arenotpartof thebuildingor structure, andequipment connectedby
cordorplugwhichareavailableforuseorusedemployees.Thisprogram
shallcomplywiththefollowingminimumrequirements:
b. A written description of the program, including the employers specificprocedures.Theprogrammustbeatthe jobsitefor inspectionandcopyingby
theAssistantSecretaryandanyaffectedemployee.
c. Theemployermustdesignateoneormorecompetentpersons ) to implementtheprogram.
d. Beforeeachdaysuse,visuallyinspecteachextensioncord,orotherdevice,andany equipment connected by cord and plug, for external defects, such as
deformedormissingpinsorinsulationdamage,andforsignsofpossibleinternal
damage.Extension cords,devicesand receptaclesnotexposed todamageare
exemptfromthisinspection.Donotusedamagedordefectiveequipment.
e. Dothesetestsonallextensioncords,otherdevicesandreceptaclesthatarenotpartof thepermanentwiringof thebuildingor structure,andcord andplug
connectedequipmentrequiredtobegrounded:
i. Testallequipmentgroundingconductorsforcontinuity.ii. Test each receptacle or plug to assure the equipment grounding
conductorisconnectedtoitsproperterminal.
2. Doallrequiredtests:a. Beforefirstuse;b. Beforefirstuseafterrepair;c. Beforeuseafteranyincidentthatreasonablycouldcausedamage;andd. At intervals not longer than 3 months. Inspect fixed extension cords, other
devicesandreceptaclesnotexposedtodamageatleastevery6months.
3. The employer shall not make available or permit the use by employees of anyequipmentwhichhasnotmettherequirementsofthissection.
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4. Record all tests required in this paragraph. This test record must identify eachreceptacle,cordset,andcord andplugconnectedequipmentthatpassedthetestand
indicatethelastdateoftestingorthetest interval.Keepthisrecordbymeansoflogs,
color coding, or other effectivemeans. Keep the record until replaced by a newer
record.Therecordmustbeavailableonthe jobsiteforinspectionbytheAdministratorandanyaffectedemployee.
5. Outletdevices.Outletdevicesshallhaveanampereratingnot lessthanthe loadtobeservedandshallcomplywiththefollowing:
a. Single receptacles.A single receptacle installedonan individualbranch circuitshallhaveanampereratingofnotlessthanthatofthebranchcircuit.
b. Twoormorereceptacles.Whereconnectedtoabranchcircuitsupplyingtwoormorereceptaclesoroutlets,receptacleratingsshallconformtothevalueslisted
inTableK4.
c. Receptaclesusedfortheconnectionofmotors.Theratingofanattachmentplugorreceptacleusedforcord andplugconnectionofamotortoabranchcircuit
shallnotexceed15amperesat125voltsor10amperesat250voltsifindividual
overloadprotectionisomitted.
6. Outsideconductorsandlamps.a. 600volts,nominal,orless.b. Conductorsonpoles.Conductorssupportedonpolesshallprovideahorizontal
climbingspacenotlessthanthefollowing:
c. Powerconductorsbelowcommunicationconductors.30inches.d. Powerconductorsaloneorabovecommunicationconductors:300voltsorless.
24inches;morethan300volts.30inches.
e. Communication conductors below power conductors:with power conductors300voltsorless 24inches;morethan300volts 30inches.
7. Clearance from ground. Open conductors shall conform to the following minimumclearances:
a. 10 feet .Above finished grade, sidewalks,or from anyplatformorprojectionfromwhichtheymightbereached.
b. 12feet.Overareassubjecttovehiculartrafficotherthantrucktraffic.c. 15 feet .Overareasother than thosespecified thissection thataresubject to
trucktraffic.
d. 18feet.Overpublicstreets,alleys,roads,anddriveways.e. Clearancefrombuildingopenings.Conductorsshallhaveaclearanceofatleast3
feet fromwindows, doors, fire escapes, or similar locations. Conductors run
above the top levelofawindoware considered tobeoutof reach from that
windowand,therefore,donothavetobe3feet away.
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f. Clearanceoverroofs.Conductorsaboveroofspaceaccessibletoemployeesonfootshallhaveaclearancefromthehighestpointoftheroofsurfaceofnotless
than8 feet vertical clearance for insulated conductors,not less than 10 feet
verticalordiagonalclearanceforcoveredconductors,andnotlessthan15feet
forbareconductors,exceptthat:i. Where the roof space isalsoaccessible tovehicular traffic, theverticalclearanceshallnotbelessthan18feet,or
ii. Where the roof space isnotnormallyaccessible toemployeeson foot,fully insulated conductors shallhaveaverticalordiagonal clearanceof
notlessthan3feet,or
iii. Wherethevoltagebetweenconductors is300voltsor lessandtheroofhasaslopeofnot less than4 inches in12 inches , theclearance from
roofsshallbeatleast3feet,or
iv. Where the voltage between conductors is 300 volts or less and theconductorsdonotpassovermorethan4feet oftheoverhangportionof
the roof and they are terminated at a throughtheroof raceway or
support,theclearancefromroofsshallbeatleast18inches.
g. Locationofoutdoorlamps.Lampsforoutdoorlightingshallbelocatedbelowalllive conductors, transformers, or other electric equipment, unless such
equipmentiscontrolledbyadisconnectingmeansthatcanbelockedintheopen
position or unless adequate clearances or other safeguards are provided for
relampingoperations.
8. Services.a. Disconnectingmeans.
i. General. Means shall be provided to disconnect all conductors in abuilding or other structure from the serviceentrance conductors. The
disconnectingmeans shallplainly indicatewhether it is in theopenor
closed position and shall be installed at a readily accessible location
nearestthepointofentranceoftheserviceentranceconductors.
ii. Simultaneousopeningofpoles.Each servicedisconnectingmeans shallsimultaneouslydisconnectallungroundedconductors.
b. Servicesover600volts,nominal.Thefollowingadditionalrequirementsapplytoservicesover600volts,nominal.
i. Guarding. Serviceentrance conductors installed as openwires shall beguardedtomakethemaccessibleonlytoqualifiedpersons.
ii. Warning signs. Signs warning of high voltage shall be posted whereunauthorizedemployeesmightcomeincontactwithliveparts.
c. Overcurrentprotection.
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i. 600 volts, nominal, or less. The following requirements apply toovercurrentprotectionofcircuitsrated600volts,nominal,orless.
ii. Protection of conductors and equipment. Conductors and equipmentshallbeprotected fromovercurrent in accordancewith their ability to
safelyconductcurrent.Conductorsshallhavesufficientampcapacitytocarrytheload.
iii. Grounded conductors. Except for motorrunning overload protection,overcurrent devices shall not interrupt the continuity of the grounded
conductorunlessallconductorsofthecircuitareopenedsimultaneously.
iv. Disconnectionoffusesandthermalcutouts.Exceptfordevicesprovidedfor currentlimiting on the supply side of the service disconnecting
means, all cartridge fuseswhich are accessible to other than qualified
personsandall fusesand thermal cutoutson circuitsover150volts to
ground shallbeprovidedwithdisconnectingmeans.Thisdisconnecting
means shall be installed so that the fuse or thermal cutout can be
disconnected from its supplywithout disrupting service to equipment
andcircuitsunrelatedtothoseprotectedbytheovercurrentdevice.
v. Location in or on premises. Overcurrent devices shall be readilyaccessible.Overcurrent devices shall not be locatedwhere they could
createanemployeesafetyhazardbybeingexposedtophysicaldamage
orlocatedinthevicinityofeasilyignitablematerial.
vi. Arcingor suddenlymovingparts.Fusesandcircuitbreakers shallbe solocated or shielded that employees will not be burned or otherwise
injuredbytheiroperation.
9. Circuitbreakers.a. Circuitbreakers shall clearly indicatewhether they are in theopen or closed
position.
b. Where circuit breaker handles on switchboards are operated vertically ratherthanhorizontallyorrotationally,theuppositionofthehandleshallbetheclosed
position.
c. Ifusedasswitchesin120volt,fluorescentlightingcircuits,circuitbreakersshallbemarked"SWD."
d. Over 600 volts,nominal. Feeders andbranch circuitsover 600 volts,nominal,shallhaveshortcircuitedprotection.
e. Grounding.Within paragraphs of this section contain grounding requirementsforsystems,circuits,andequipment.
f. Systems tobe grounded. The following systemswhich supplypremiseswiringshallbegrounded:
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i. Threewire DC systems. All 3wire DC systems shall have their neutralconductorgrounded.
ii. TwowireDC systems.TwowireDC systemsoperating atover50 voltsthrough300voltsbetweenconductorsshallbegroundedunlesstheyare
rectifierderivedfromanACsystemcomplyingwithinthissection.iii. AC circuits, less than50volts.AC circuitsof less than50 volts shallbe
grounded if they are installed as overhead conductors outside of
buildings or if they are supplied by transformers and the transformer
primarysupplysystemisungroundedorexceeds150voltstoground.
iv. ACsystems,50voltsto1000volts.ACsystemsof50voltsto1000voltsshall be grounded under any of the following conditions, unless
exemptedbyparagraph ofthissection:
10.If the system can be so grounded that the maximum voltage to ground on theungroundedconductorsdoesnotexceed150volts;
11.Ifthesystem isnominallyrated480Y/277volt,3phase,4wire inwhichtheneutral isusedasacircuitconductor;
12.Ifthesystemisnominallyrated240/120volt,3phase,4wireinwhichthemidpointofonephaseisusedasacircuitconductor;or
13.Ifaserviceconductorisuninsulated.14.Exceptions.ACsystemsof50voltsto1000voltsarenotrequiredtobegroundedifthe
systemisseparatelyderivedandissuppliedbyatransformerthathasaprimaryvoltage
ratinglessthan1000volts,providedallofthefollowingconditionsaremet:
a. Thesystemisusedexclusivelyforcontrolcircuits,b. The conditions of maintenance and supervision assure that only qualified
personswillservicetheinstallation,
c. Continuityofcontrolpowerisrequired,andd. Grounddetectorsareinstalledonthecontrolsystem.e. Separately derived systems.Where this section requires grounding ofwiring
systems whose power is derived from generator, transformer, or converter
windingsandhasnodirectelectrical connection, includinga solidlyconnected
groundedcircuitconductor,tosupplyconductorsoriginatinginanothersystem,
paragraphswithinofthissectionshallalsoapply.
15.Portableandvehiclemountedgenerators.a. Portable generators.Under the following conditions, the frame of a portable
generatorneednotbegroundedandmayserveasthegroundingelectrodefora
systemsuppliedbythegenerator:
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i. The generator supplies only equipment mounted on the generatorand/or cord and plugconnected equipment through receptacles
mountedonthegenerator,
ii. The noncurrentcarryingmetal parts of equipment and the equipmentgrounding conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to thegeneratorframe.
b. Vehiclemounted generators. Under the following conditions the frame of avehicle may serve as the grounding electrode for a system supplied by a
generatorlocatedonthevehicle:
i. Theframeofthegeneratorisbondedtothevehicleframeii. The generator supplies only equipment located on the vehicle and/or
cord and plugconnected equipment through receptaclesmounted on
thevehicleoronthegenerator
iii. The noncurrentcarryingmetal parts of equipment and the equipmentgrounding conductor terminals of the receptacles are bonded to the
generatorframe,and
iv. Thesystemcomplieswithallotherprovisionsofthissection.c. Neutral conductor bonding. A neutral conductor shall be bonded to the
generatorframeifthegeneratorisacomponentofaseparatelyderivedsystem.
Nootherconductorneedbebondedtothegeneratorframe.
d. Conductors to be grounded. For AC premises wiring systems the identifiedconductorshallbegrounded.
16.Groundingconnections.a. Groundedsystem.Foragroundedsystem,agroundingelectrodeconductorshall
beusedtoconnectboththeequipmentgroundingconductorandthegrounded
circuit conductor to the grounding electrode. Both the equipment grounding
conductor and the grounding electrode conductor shall be connected to the
grounded circuit conductor on the supply side of the service disconnecting
means,oronthesupplysideofthesystemdisconnectingmeansorovercurrent
devicesifthesystemisseparatelyderived.
17.Ungrounded systems. For an ungrounded servicesupplied system, the equipmentgrounding conductor shallbe connected to thegroundingelectrode conductorat the
service equipment. For an ungrounded separately derived system, the equipment
grounding conductor shallbe connected to the groundingelectrode conductor at,or
aheadof,thesystemdisconnectingmeansorovercurrentdevices.
18.Groundingpath.Thepathtogroundfromcircuits,equipment,andenclosuresshallbepermanentandcontinuous.
19.Supports,enclosures,andequipmenttobegrounded.
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a. Supportsandenclosuresforconductors.Metalcabletrays,metalraceways,andmetalenclosuresforconductorsshallbegrounded,exceptthat:
b. Metalenclosuressuchassleevesthatareusedtoprotectcableassembliesfromphysicaldamageneednotbegrounded;and
c.Metal enclosures for conductors added to existing installations of openwire,knobandtubewiring,andnonmetallicsheathedcableneednotbegroundedif
allthefollowingconditionsaremet:
i. Runsarelessthan25feet;ii. Enclosuresarefreefromprobablecontactwithground,groundedmetal,
metallaths,orotherconductivematerials
iii. Enclosuresareguardedagainstemployeecontact.iv. Service equipment enclosures.Metal enclosures for service equipment
shallbegrounded.
d. Fixedequipment.Exposednoncurrentcarryingmetalpartsof fixedequipmentwhichmay become energized shall be grounded under any of the following
conditions:
e. Ifwithin8 feet verticallyor5 feet horizontallyofgroundorgroundedmetalobjectsandsubjecttoemployeecontact.
f. Iflocatedinawetordamplocationandsubjecttoemployeecontact.g. Ifinelectricalcontactwithmetal.h. Ifinahazardous location.i. Ifsuppliedbyametalclad,metalsheathed,orgroundedmetalracewaywiring
method.
j. Ifequipmentoperateswithanyterminalatover150voltstoground;however,thefollowingneednotbegrounded:
i. Enclosures for switches or circuit breakers used for other than serviceequipmentandaccessibletoqualifiedpersonsonly;
ii. Metalframesofelectricallyheatedapplianceswhicharepermanentlyiii. Thecasesofdistributionapparatussuchastransformersandcapacitors
mountedonwoodenpolesataheightexceeding8feet abovegroundor
gradelevel.
iv. Equipment connected by cord and plug. Under any of the conditionsdescribed in paragraphs of this section, exposed noncurrentcarrying
metalpartsofcord andplugconnectedequipmentwhichmaybecome
energizedshallbegrounded:
k. Ifinahazardous location.
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l. Ifoperatedatover150volts toground,except forguardedmotorsandmetalframesofelectricallyheatedappliancesiftheapplianceframesarepermanently
andeffectivelyinsulatedfromground.
m. Iftheequipmentisoneofthetypeslistedinthissection.However,eventhoughthe equipmentmay be one of these types, it need not be grounded if it isexemptedbyparagraphlistedabove.
20.Handheldmotoroperatedtools;a. Cord and plugconnected equipment used in damp or wet locations or by
employeesstandingonthegroundoronmetalfloorsorworkinginsideofmetal
tanksorboilers;
b. PortableandmobileXrayandassociatedequipment;c. Toolslikelytobeusedinwetand/orconductivelocations;andd. Portablehandlamps.e. Toolslikelytobeusedinwetand/orconductivelocationsneednotbegrounded
if supplied throughan isolating transformerwithanungrounded secondaryof
notover50volts.Listedorlabeledportabletoolsandappliancesprotectedbya
systemofdouble insulation,or itsequivalent,neednotbegrounded. Ifsucha
systemisemployed,theequipmentshallbedistinctivelymarkedtoindicatethat
thetoolorapplianceutilizesasystemofdoubleinsulation.
f. Nonelectrical equipment. The metal parts of the following nonelectricalequipmentshallbegrounded:Framesandtracksofelectricallyoperatedcranes;
framesofnonelectricallydrivenelevator cars towhichelectric conductorsare
attached;handoperatedmetalshiftingropesorcablesofelectricelevators,and
metalpartitions,grillwork,and similarmetalenclosuresaroundequipmentof
over1kVbetweenconductors.
21.Methodsofgroundingequipment.a. Withcircuitconductors.Noncurrentcarryingmetalpartsof fixedequipment, if
required tobe groundedby this subpart, shallbe groundedby an equipment
groundingconductorwhichiscontainedwithinthesameraceway,cable,orcord,
or runs with or encloses the circuit conductors. For DC circuits only, the
equipment grounding conductor may be run separately from the circuit
conductors.
b. Grounding conductor. A conductor used for grounding fixed or movableequipmentshallhavecapacitytoconductsafelyanyfaultcurrentwhichmaybe
imposedonit.
c. Equipmentconsideredeffectivelygrounded.Electricequipmentisconsideredtobeeffectivelygroundedifitissecuredto,andinelectricalcontactwith,ametal
rackorstructurethatisprovidedforitssupportandthemetalrackorstructure
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isgroundedbythemethodspecifiedforthenoncurrentcarryingmetalpartsof
fixedequipment in this section.Metalcar frames supportedbymetalhoisting
cablesattachedtoorrunningovermetalsheavesordrumsofgroundedelevator
machinesarealsoconsideredtobeeffectivelygrounded.
22.Bonding.Ifbondingconductorsareusedtoassureelectricalcontinuity,theyshallhavethecapacitytoconductanyfaultcurrentwhichmaybeimposed.
23.Madeelectrodes. Ifmadeelectrodesareused, theyshallbe free fromnonconductivecoatings, suchaspaintorenamel;and, ifpracticable, they shallbeembeddedbelow
permanentmoisturelevel.Asingleelectrodeconsistingofarod,pipeorplatewhichhas
a resistance to ground greater than 25 ohms shall be augmented by one additional
electrodeinstallednocloserthan6feet tothefirstelectrode.
24.Groundingofsystemsandcircuitsof1000voltsandover.a. General. If high voltage systems are grounded, they shall comply with all
applicableprovisionsofparagraphsthissection.
b. Grounding of systems supplying portable or mobile equipment. Systemssupplying portable ormobile high voltage equipment, other than substations
installedonatemporarybasis,shallcomplywiththefollowing:
i. Portable andmobile high voltage equipment shall be supplied from asystem having its neutral grounded through an impedance. If a delta
connectedhighvoltagesystemisusedtosupplytheequipment,asystem
neutralshallbederived.
ii. Exposed noncurrentcarrying metal parts of portable and mobileequipmentshallbeconnectedbyanequipmentgroundingconductorto
thepointatwhichthesystemneutralimpedanceisgrounded.
iii. Groundfault detection and relaying shall be provided to automaticallydeenergizeanyhighvoltagesystemcomponentwhichhasdevelopeda
groundfault.Thecontinuityoftheequipmentgroundingconductorshall
be continuouslymonitored so as todeenergize automa