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annual basis. Partners are trained to look for and avoid sharps that may be present in products being processed, and sharps containers for proper containment and disposal are provided in all applicable areas. Ergonomic hazards — Several jobs within the facility and on route involve manual material handling and/or repetitive motion. The Company provides training in proper lifting techniques [see Safe]ift/Safe move programs] for production personnel, and specialized training [Industrial Athlete program] for route drivers and load ers/unloaders. In addition, all partners are required to attend stretch and flex exercises on a twice/daily basis at a minimum. The Company also continuously evaluates and implements ergonomic improvements as needed, such as adjustable worktables in production, and grab handles and rails in trucks [3-Points of Contact program] and maintains a Ergonomics Solutions database for all Cintas locations. Industrial Hygiene Surveys Industrial hygiene surveys will be conducted as needed based on the initial workplace review of potential hazards and employee exposures. Additional surveys will be conducted as needed as outlined in the sampling strategy below. Sampling Strategy The location sampling schedule is attached. Initial sampling will typically consist of grab sampling or screening with direct-reading instruments to assess the nature and location of potential hazards. In situations where the initial sampling indicates there may be an exposure issue, full- shift personal sampling will be conducted. In addition to personal sampling conducted as a follow up to the initial screening, the following situations will be evaluated for exposure potential and appropriate monitoring performed as needed: • When the facility handles products that may contain Cal-OSHA regulated substances (e.g. lead, arsenic, cadmium, hexavalent chromium), or other particularly hazardous chemicals. The Company has specific handling procedures for these types of materials emphasizing "non-contact" methods and exposure is expected to be minimal. Because the materials are completely enclosed in containers and the airborne exposure potential is minimal, sampling focuses on surface wipes to ensure that contamination is not being transferred to employees during handling. • When employees have complained of illness or symptoms that may be related to an exposure to a substance in the workplace. • When processes, equipment, or materials are changed that may affect exposures. • When environmental conditions dictate, e.g., heat. • In response to a chemical spill or upset in process conditions. • To monitor potential hazards of non-routine tasks. • To evaluate the effectiveness of control methods. Sampling Methods Sampling will be performed by an industrial hygienist or another member of the safety staff who has been trained in IH sampling procedures. In some instances, qualified outside industrial hygiene contractors may be utilized to conduct sampling. Grab sampling or screening will be performed during tasks that are representative of workers' typical exposures, or during "worst 4