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TOPPSWELLSERVICEINC.Montezuma

Creek,

Utah

RedValley,Arizona

ENVIRONMENTAL,HEALTHANDSAFETYMANUAL


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Environmental,HealthandSafetyManual

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TOPPSWELLSERVICE,INC. ROUSTABOUTS

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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Copyrightinfringementisaviolationoffederallawsubjecttocriminalandcivilpenalties.TWS,

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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