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Staff Training Onsite Electronics Recycling believes in providing our staff with a higher level of training than that required by law. As a recycling operation, electronics recyclers are not required to provide 40 hour OSHA training. However, as CRT devices have been deemed to be hazardous, Onsite Electronics Recycling will provide this training to all full-time staff members to ensure they fully understand the potential hazards of handling hazardous materials. In addition, each employee will receive appropriate training in electronics dismantling, proper lifting techniques and in the Site Specific Health and Safety plan as well as the Corporate Safety Program. The hazards associated with the dismantling operations generally include back strains, cuts and scrapes and heat stress. All staff will wear proper protective equipment to prevent injuries, be provided plenty of breaks and fluids and appropriate training in these hazards. Specific Training Onsite Electronics Recycling is dedicated to maintaining a safe and healthful workplace for all employees. As such, a written Injury and IIlness Prevention Program will be followed as well as a Site Specific Health and Safety Plan. These will be used in conjunction with the employee training program. The following outlines the training to be provided to employees: • Hazard Communications Standard • Material Safety Data Sheets ` • 40 Hour OSHA training per 29CFR 1910.120 • Universal Waste Regulations • Personal Protective Equipment • Work Area Hazard Assessment Training • Contingency Plan Overview • IIPP Overview • Ergonomics and proper lifting Training will be provided to employees as follows: • To all new workers; • To all workers given new job assignments for which training has not previously been provided; • Whenever new substances, processes, procedures or equipment are introduced to the workplace and represent a new hazard; • Whenever the employer is made aware of a new or previously unrecognized hazard; • To all workers with respect to hazards specific to each employee's job assignment. In addition, weekly safety meetings will be held with full time employees which will address safety issues and any accidents or near-miss reports. This will serve as a forum for employees to bring up any safety concerns. San Joaquin County Proposal Page 11 of 22