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& SAFET AND ENVIRONMENTAL Fat ES FOR Simplot SUPPLIERS ON SIMPLOT PREMISES 1. INTRODUCTION In the interest of brevity,the following definitions will be used throughout this booklet BUYER:J.R.Simplot Company(Simplot) SELLER:Any corporation,partnership,individual,joint venture,firm or company that performs work on J.R.Simplot's premises. This directive sets forth the safety rules and procedures which must be followed by the Seller.Sellers are also responsible for providing their subcontractors with a copy of this directive and seeing that such subcontractors and their employees comply with these rules and procedures. Sellers engaged in construction or services for the Buyer are fully responsible for the safe performance of all work for which they are contractually committed,whether done by themselves or by their subcontractors.THE SELLER MUST PROVIDEADEOUATE PROTECTION FORTHE HEALTH AND LIFE OFTHE BUYER'S EMPLOYEESAND THE GENERAL PUBLIC,AS WELL AS FOR HIS OWN PERSONNEL.HE MUST COMPLY WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF THE LATEST LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Some of the safety rules which are listed in this directive are similar to focal,state and federal regulations,but are repeated for emphasis.Others are required because of the special nature of the Buyers equipment,and have evolved from many years of experience. Naturally,the safety rules given here cannot cover every eventuality.It is expected,therefore,that the seller will exercise good judgement in all safety matters,even though not specifically mentioned.It is further required that the Seller work closely with the Buyer's Representative in resolving all safety problems. 2. PURPOSE The primary purpose of this directive is to eliminate personnel injury and equipment damage by preventing accidents.Unauthorized personnel shall be kept off the premises to eliminate undue congestion and prevent the possibility of their being involved in an accident.Any admittance of union representative or governmental agencies must have prior approval of the Buyer. 3. Where the Sellers employees will be involved in working on major construction projects the Seller must provide the following documentation to the Buyers representative prior to performing any work on the Buyers premises. (a) A copy of the Sellers Injury,Injury Prevention Plan. (b) Copies of the Sellers OSHA 200 Injury Log and site safety inspections tions covering the most recent contract period with the Buyer. (c) Copies of appropriate environmental permits required for operation of any of Seder's equipment to be used on Buyer's property. Where the Sellers employees will be involved in working on or near systems that process or convey acutely hazardous materials the Seller must also provide the following documentation to the Buyers representative prior to performing any work on the Buyers premises. (a) Copies of Sellers records of employee training in safety procedures which shall have recorded the Name of the employee,date of training, and the method used to evaluate the effectiveness. The training must cover the following areas as applicable to the work to be performed: (1) Respiratory protection program(including fit testing records). (2) Selection and use of personal protection equipment. (3) Crane and Industrial Lift Truck operator training. (4) Emergency procedures. (5) Hazards Communication training(Right to Know/MSDS Law). 4. The Buyer will provide the Seller with the following information to be presented to the Sellers employees.The Seller must document that this information was presented to the Sellers employees and provide the Buyer with copies of said documentation. (a) Provisions of the Buyers Emergency Action Plan. (b) Employee evacuation routes. (c) Summary of Hazards associated with the process the Sellers employees will be involved with. (d) Buyers location and contact person for obtaining Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS), The Sellers employees will be required to read and sign a summary of the Buyers Contractors Safety Procedures before starting any work on the Buyers premises. 5. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (1) The Seller must follow the safe practice procedures for all work performed.He will be expected to operate within the regulations at all times and take the necessary steps to eliminate unsafe working conditions. (2) The Seller shall comply with all state,local and public safety codes,laws or ordinances pertaining to the work being performed. (3) BEFORE STARTING THE WORK SPECIFIED IN A CONTRACT,THE SELLER SHALL MEET WITH THE BUYER'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR A BRIEFING ON THE BUYER'S SAFETY STANDARDS FOR THE PARTICULAR JOB. (4) The Seller shall report all injuries sustained by his personnel during the contract period to his insurance carrier.Two(2)copies of this report shall also be sent to the Buyer.Reports of all accidents shall be submitted in writing within twenty-four hours. (5) As required by Workmen's Compensation laws,the Seller must have the required insurance coverage and is responsible for reporting his employee's occupational injuries to the proper authorities.The Seller shall not release any accident information to the press.All inquiries on accidents should be referred to the Buyer for handling. (6) Instructions(printed or typewritten)are to be strategically posted by the Seller on the procedure to be followed in obtaining emergency help,e.g.,doctor, ambulance,fire department,and police. (7) Suitable hard hats must be wom at all times by all personnel working at or visiting the job site.Hard hats for the Seller's personnel shall be supplied by the Seller. (8) Safety glasses with side shields suitable for the work being done must be wom by personnel working at or visiting the job site. (9) The wearing of safety shoes by all personnel working on the site shall be encouraged. (10) Hearing protecficn will be wom when conditions warrant. (11) Smoking is permitted ONLY in areas designated by the Buyer. (12) Under no circumstances shall alcoholic beverages be permitted on the property.Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs must be immediately removed from the premises. Firearms are prohibited on the property. (13) The Seller shall conduct weekly safety meetings with his personnel. (14) The Seller's foremen shall explain the safety requirements of the job to each of the men for whom he is responsible.They shall emphasize the job safety requirements at all times.