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2.0 AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES This section discusses the responsibility of the Project Manager (PM), Site Safety Officer (SSO), Health and Safety Manager (HSM), Project Supervisor (PS) and all other site personnel. Each contractor and subcontractor will be responsible for the safe and healthful performance of work by each of its employees and support personnel who may work at the site. 2.1 Project Manager (PM) The PM has the responsibility of implementing this HASP. The PM needs to comply with applicable regulations and ensure that the operations proceed according to established health and safety procedures. The PM has the authority to suspend work when the health and safety of field personnel or the public is threatened. The PM also has the authority to remove individuals from the site for engaging in activities that jeopardize the health or safety of themselves or others. The Site Safety Officer (SSO) reports directly to the PM and keeps him abreast of the daily activities of the site. The PM has overall responsibility for site health and safety. The SSO is responsible for assisting the PM in carrying out the health and safety requirements detailed in this plan. 2.2 Site Safety Officer (SSO) The SSO will perform the following functions: ♦ Inspect equipment, machines, tools, the use of chemicals or substances or mixtures, work procedures, and worksites to identify potential hazards and maintain documentation of safety inspections/meetings. PSC Job Safety Analysis (JSA) shall be used. ♦ Review the provisions of this plan with all personnel involved in the project. Also ensure that the HASP requirements are communicated to all site workers. ♦ Control and enforce the use of the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). ♦ Provide technical assistance and conduct the safety meeting for personnel working at the site. ♦ Maintain a written record of all health and safety matters and corrective actions. The standardized event safety inspection form shall be used as the formal written record. Investigate all accidents and near misses. ♦ Working with the Site Supervisor, document and keep copies of initial and subsequent accident and injury reports for review and analysis by the Health and Safety Manager (HSM). Direct health and safety activities in the field. The SSO or PM must be present at the work site whenever PSC employees or its subcontractors are performing work. The HSM is responsible for advising the PM and SSO on health and safety matters and monitoring compliance. ♦ Implement the HASP and enforce its guidelines. ♦ Maintain all required employee training and medical documentation. ♦ The SSO has the authority to advise the supervisor to halt an operation when work hazards are encountered. The SSO also has the authority to advise the dismissal of work site personnel that do not adhere to this plan. ♦ Correct any work practices or conditions that may result in injury or employee exposure to hazardous substances. 2