rewrite the following to be included in a narrative that describes how a general contractor implements and manages safety on a project: I think what you have is fine. However, we do not necessarily track or require all items you’ve mentioned in the narrative. We can discuss further if you’d like. I see that subcontractor approach and pre-construction are addressed in sperate narratives so some of the below items may be touched on there? Anyhow, the below is how I see that we implement and manage our safety program from start to finish. It starts with he trade partner pre-qualification process where their historical safety performance is reviewed. We also ensure that all high hazard activities are captured and addressed in scopes. Contract language in Exhibit L – Statement of Safe Work Practices requires subcontractor agreeance with our safety requirements and responsibilities. Safety is addressed in our Trade Partner Preparatory Meetings – high hazard work requirements and actives are discussed. Site safety orientation prior to trade partners access to site is required. We hold weekly trade partner meetings where safety is on the agenda to discuss upcoming work, any deficiencies found during the week are discussed. The meeting also allows the trade partners to voice any safety concerns they may have. In addition, we conduct weekly site-wide safety meetings that are attended by all onsite. Safety inspections are conducted weekly. Safety observations are daily. Periodic site-wide safety standdowns are conducted as needed.

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# GROUP MEETINGS PESO - Seguridad en la Construcción Residencial Safety meetings should take place at the beginning of the job and then monthly after that. Good practice: Have weekly meetings because things change fast in construction. # REUNIONES EN GRUPO Reuniones de seguridad deberían realizarse al empezar la obra y mensualmente después. Buena práctica: Lleve a cabo reuniones semanales porque las cosas cambian rápido en la construcción. - The meetings can be held by the prime contractor or subcontractor. Las reuniones las puede realizar el contratista general o el subcontratista. PESO - Residential Construction Safety 7

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# THE ABCS OF CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY Organize a safety committee or hold safety meetings ## Safety committees and safety meetings - Division 1, [redacted phone] The purpose of safety committees and safety meetings is to bring employees and management together in a nonadversarial, cooperative effort to promote workplace safety and health. Safety committees and safety meetings will help you make continuous improvement to your safety and health programs. If more than half of your employees report to construction sites, you can have a safety committee or hold safety meetings. 36

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# Partner Name (cont.) <table><tr><th></th><th colspan="4">3. Contract Worker Coverage</th><th rowspan="2">Evaluation Code</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Element</td><td>Tier I</td><td>Tier II</td><td>Tier III</td></tr><tr><td>M13</td><td>Equal Safety and Health Protection</td><td>Develop and begin implementing a plan for how subcontractors will provide their employees with equal safety and health protection.</td><td>Work with subcontractors to improve and continue implementing subcontractor program.</td><td>Work with subcontractor to improve and continue implementing subcontractor program.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>M14</td><td>Adherence to Rules</td><td>Require subcontractors and their employees to comply with VOSH and company safety and health rules. Inform all subcontractor employees of this requirement before work begins.</td><td>Develop as system to handle safety and health violations of subcontractor employees working on-site.</td><td>Improve and continue to enforce company policy for safety and health violations.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>M15</td><td>Subcontractor Hazard Correction</td><td>Establish a requirement that subcontractors promptly correct hazards involving their work activities.</td><td>Formalize and begin implementing methods to ensure that hazards are identified, corrected, &amp; tracked in key subcontractors' work areas including assignment of responsibility.</td><td>Ensure key subcontractors. effectively implement systems to identify and correct hazards in their work areas and include responsibitiliy for hazard correction in writing.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td rowspan="2">M16</td><td rowspan="2">Subcontractor Selection</td><td>Require in bid documents to include subcontractor injury and illness records for past three years (if available), and copies of their written safety and health program.</td><td rowspan="2">Implement policy and process for addressing safety and health performance of potential bidders.</td><td rowspan="2">Continue to encourag…

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# APPENDIX A # EMPLOYER'S SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM <table><tr><th></th><th>YES</th><th>NO</th></tr><tr><td>Management Commitment and Leadership</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1. Policy statement: goals established, issued, and communicated to employees</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Program revised annually</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Participation in safety meetings, inspections; agenda item in meetings</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Commitment of resources is adequate</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Safety rules and procedures incorporated into site operations</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Management observes safety rules</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Assignment of Responsibility</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1. Safety designee on site, knowledgeable and accountable</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Supervisors (including foreman) safety and health responsibilities understood</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Employees adhere to safety rules</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Identification and Control of Hazards</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1. Periodic site safety inspection program involves supervisors</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Preventative controls in place (PPE, maintenance, engineering controls)</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Action taken to address hazards</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Safety Committee, where appropriate</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Technical references available</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Enforcement procedures by management</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Training and Education</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>1. Supervisors receive basic training</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Specialized training taken when needed</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Employee training program exists, is ongoing, and is effective</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Recordkeeping and Hazard Analysis</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr>…

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# Hazard analysis is a systematic approach to identify, evaluate, and control hazards at a work site. Washington contractors are proactively analyzing their work site for safety and getting results: Company 1: Increase employee safety awareness on the job site At one firm, two electricians volunteer to note unsafe activities over a three-month period. Before the quarterly safety meeting, the electricians sit down with the safety manager and think of solutions to the hazards. The electricians themselves present the hazards and solutions to the rest of the crew. "When you involve the employee in the process they are more likely to take ownership of the program.' " ## Company 2: Improve your company's overall safety culture Safety walkthroughs were conducted in the sheet metal shop of an electrical/HVAC business every day. A young employee who had been trained in noise hazards was lax at wearing his earplugs, and was repeatedly told to wear them during the walkthroughs. When he noticed his co-workers were not reprimanded because they wore their earplugs, he eventually accepted the hearing protection as part of the job culture. "Humor is a big plus. It is accepted when presented with humor. There is occasionally a red face, but staff is more aware of what is expected, and eventually they start to perform differently." ## Company 3: Bring variety and realism to your safety meetings Twice a month the foreman at a small electrical company picks an electrician to walk through a job and note hazards, such as improper ladder and tool use. Hazards that concern other trades, such as sheetrock being loaded through a second story window as pipe fitters work directly below, are also noted. The walkthroughs give interesting and realistic subject matter for discussion at safety meetings. "Keep it fun. Some employees may think the walkthrough is a test. If so, try sending the electricians out by themselves so there is less pressure to find hazards. Don't make it a chore, or …

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# Planning ## Who plans the weekly safety meeting • Assign a safety chairperson to plan each safety meeting, write an agenda, and run the meeting. • Make sure the chair is familiar with work activities and the health and safety issues related to the work. • The chair can be the same person each week or meeting members can take turns running the meetings. ## Who attends safety meetings • People from each work area and trade • The project manager, project engineer, safety officer, subcontractor representatives, supervisors, foremen and shop stewards • People from areas or operations affected by the meeting topic. ## What information will be covered in a safety meeting • Action items: potential safety and health issues related to current or upcoming operations • Outstanding safety issues • Safety inspection reports • Injury or accident reports & near misses • Complaints/concerns • Toolbox talks topics • Follow-up items • Feedback from weekly toolbox talks ## When are safety meetings scheduled • Set a regular day and time for safety meetings. • Pick a time that is convenient for meeting members. • Hold once a week, or less frequently, depending on the nature of the project. • Keep meetings brief - 15 to 30 minutes. SECTION 1 Safety committees and meetings help project management involve supervisors, subcontrac- tors, and workers in controlling lead hazards at the site. Successful safety meetings rely on solid commitment from management and labor. Safety Meetings for Lead Hazards E-3

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# Safety Committee # Conduct quarterly inspections Examples of what to look for during the quarterly inspections: - Are portable ladders installed so that they extend at least 36 inches above the surface served? - Is all scrap lumber, waste material, and rubbish removed from the immediate work area? - Are cords and plugs visually inspected daily and removed or repaired as necessary? - Are SDS readily available for each hazardous chemical? - Are all employees protected by guardrails or personal fall-arrest systems when working on unguarded surfaces more than 6 feet high? - Are workers overexerting themselves? For training purposes only Oregon OSHA PESO - SAFETY COMMITTEES & SAFETY MEETINGS 18 Únicamente para adiestramiento Oregon OSHA PESO - COMITES DE SEGURIDAD Y REUNIONES DE SEGURIDAD