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Regulatory Requirements All industries are subject to government regulations relating to safety. Many of these regulations are specific to our type of business. Copies of pertinent regulations can be obtained from the Safety Program Administrator. Outside Agencies Several organizations may assist us in identifying hazards in our workplace. These include safety officers from other contractors, insurance carrier safety and health consultants, private industry consultants,the fire department, and State OSH Consultants. Periodic Safety Inspections Periodic safety inspections ensure that physical and mechanical hazards are under control and identify situations that may become potentially hazardous. Inspections shall include a review of the work habits of employees in all work areas. These inspections will be conducted by the Supervisor, Manager, Program Administrator or other designated individual. Periodic safety inspections will be conducted: • When new substances, process, procedures or equipment are used. • When new or previously unrecognized hazards are identified. • Periodically by the Supervisor. • Periodically by the Safety Program Administrator. These inspections will focus on both unsafe employee actions as well as unsafe conditions. The following is a partial list of items to be checked. • The proper use,condition, maintenance and grounding of all electrically operated equipment. • The proper use,condition,and maintenance of safeguards for all power-driven equipment. • Compliance with the Code of Safe Practices. • Housekeeping and personal protective equipment. • Hazardous materials. • Proper material storage. • Provision of first aid equipment and emergency medical services. Any and all hazards identified will be corrected as soon as practical in accordance with the company hazard correction policy. If imminent or life threatening hazards are identified, which cannot be immediately corrected, all employees must be removed from the area, except those with special training required to correct the hazard, who will be provided necessary safeguards. Documentation of Inspections Safety inspections will be documented to include the following: • Date on which the inspection was performed. • The name and title of person who performed the inspection. • Any hazardous conditions noted or discovered and the steps or procedures taken to correct them. 36