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COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) Alco Iron & Metal Company This CPP is designed to control exposures to the SARS-CoV-2 virus that may occur in our workplace. Date: December 7, 2020 Authority and Responsibility Michael Bercovich, Alco's C.O.O has overall authority and responsibility for implementing the provisions of this CPP in our workplace. In addition, all managers and supervisors are responsible for implementing and maintaining the CPP in their assigned work areas and for ensuring employees receive answers to questions about the program in a language they understand. All employees are responsible for using safe work practices, following all directives, policies and procedures, and assisting in maintaining a safe work environment. Identification and Evaluation of COVID-19 Hazards We will implement the following in our workplace: • Conduct workplace-specific evaluations using the Appendix A: Identification of COVID-19 Hazards form. • Evaluate employees' potential workplace exposures to all persons at, or who may enter, our workplace. • Review applicable orders and general and industry-specific guidance from the State of California, Cal/OSHA, and the local health department related to COVID-19 hazards and prevention. • Evaluate existing COVID-19 prevention controls in our workplace and the need for different or additional controls. • Conduct periodic inspections using the Appendix B: COVID-19 Inspections form as needed to identify unhealthy conditions, work practices, and work procedures related to COVID-19 and to ensure compliance with our COVID-19 policies and procedures. Employee participation Employees and their authorized employees' representatives are encouraged to participate in the identification and evaluation of COVID-19 hazards by: Alco will have managers for each department fill out `Identification of COVID-19 Hazards' for their employees and office building. Employee screening We screen our employees by: Alco at every location have digital thermometers that we use to screen anyone who enters the building. Face coverings are worn during the screening. Correction of COVID-19 Hazards Unsafe or unhealthy work conditions, practices or procedures will be documented on the Appendix B: COVID-19 Inspections form, and corrected in a timely manner based on the severity of the hazards, as follows: Weekly Alco general managers are responsible for filling out `COVID-19 Inspections' forms. They will assign an employee or contractor to quickly address the hazard. Alco takes these hazards very seriously and have worked to eliminate or minimize any potential COVID-19 hazards at our locations. Control of COVID-19 Hazards Physical Distancing