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Injury and Illness Prevention Program 2.22 1. PURPOSE Roux Associates, Inc. and its affiliated companies, Roux Environmental Engineering and Geology, D.P.C, and Remedial Engineering (collectively, "Roux") has established this Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) to assist in preventing workplace accidents, injuries and illnesses. Additionally, this program has been developed to ensure compliance with Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Sections 1509 (T8 CCR 1509)and 3203 (T8 CCR 3203). 2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY The Roux IIPP program applies to all employees working in the State of California and to all operations performed in the State of California. 3. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Injury and Illness Prevention Program Administrator for Roux is the Corporate Health and Safety Manager (CHSM), Brian Hobbs, CIH, CSP. The daily administration of the IIPP is delegated to the Office Manager (OM). The CHSM has the authority and responsibility and overall accountability for the comprehensive implementation of this IIPP. All managers and supervisors shall implement and maintain the IIPP in work areas and for answering worker questions regarding the IIPP as well as encouraging employee input regarding safety issues and possible corrective actions. A copy of the IIPP will be maintained on the Roux intranet site as well as posted at job sites. All employees, including management, are responsible for complying with safe and healthful work practices, actively participating in the safety program, and implementing all directives, policies and procedures. Roux ensures that all workers comply through implementation of the following: • Informing workers of the provisions of our IIPP. • Evaluating the safety performance of all workers during annual performance reviews. • Promoting and recognizing employees who perform safe and healthful work practices. • Providing further coaching and training to workers whose safety performance is deemed deficient. • Disciplining workers for failure to comply with safe and healthful work practices, as appropriate. Employee Responsibilities Employees are expected to actively participate in the organization's IIPP, which includes the following responsibilities: • Follow safety and health procedures, including: o General safety rules as stated in Appendix A: Safe Work Practices. o Protective measures outlined on JSAs (Appendix B) and in training. o Standard operating procedures and JSAs. o The organization's drug and alcohol policy. o Applicable standards of Cal/OSHA. • Learn about the potential hazards in your workplace. • Immediately report all hazardous conditions, injuries, and near misses to management or a safety committee representative. 1/2019 Corporate Health and Safety Management Program I ROUX 11