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c.) ASSIGNMENT OF SAFETY TASKS <br />Safety tasks coincide with the characteristics of each job and are independent of and do not contradict <br />general safety regulations or Company policies. They are additional rules or procedures. <br />Safety tasks are shown or explained to each employee, keeping in mind the type of work to be done. <br />This is a responsibility that includes everyone, from the Managers to the supervisor who must explain <br />the safety rules of the specific job assigned. These explanations, depending on the characteristic of the <br />work to be done, will be imparted either individually or in group settings. <br />Safety tasks may be explained with just a few words on other occasions, they may require practical <br />demonstrations of how the work is to be done, considering the potential hazards of the Project. <br />Regardless of the complexity of the Assignment of Safety Tasks, the signatures of the trainees will <br />always be collected on the form, listing the items discussed, which will also include the date, name of <br />the instructor, name of the project and training site. This form will then be filed as required. <br />d.) PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PPE): <br />Florida Law (FL Statute 440.09) states that if there is personal injury in a work-related accident, <br />produced or caused because the employee was not using the protection required for the task, or the <br />accident occurred in violation of safety standards, the workers compensation benefits could be <br />reduced by 25%. <br />Personal protection equipment includes the following: <br />■ Reflective vest: Mandatory for all employees at all times, especially when working need roadways <br />or other high traffic areas. <br />■ Safety goggles/ lag sses: These are mandatory when handling substances that generate volatile <br />particles that could harm the eyes such as; handling chemicals, operating manual power -driven <br />equipment or cutting machines, grindstones, or plants, shrubs or trees whose branches or leaves <br />can harm eyes during handling. The use of safety goggles will also be mandatory when the <br />supervisor so decides or when required by the contractor. <br />■ Leather doves: Must be used whenever there is risk to the skin or the hands. Not using the leather <br />gloves may be authorized by the supervisor provided the employee is not exposed to risk. <br />■ Rubber doves: Must be used when handling any type of chemical agent. <br />■ Leather boots: Mandatory for all company employees when working on projects. The boots will <br />protect the ankles. The bootlaces must be correctly tied at all times. <br />■ Company caps: As a safety measure, employees will use caps in the workplace, as long as the use <br />of construction hardhats is not required. Handkerchiefs or other cloths cannot be worn under caps. <br />■ Construction hardhats: These will be used when required by the contractor or when the Company <br />mandates. The use of hardhats on top of caps or handkerchiefs will not be allowed. <br />■ Masks: These will be used when required to protect the respiratory system from substances <br />suspended in the air. Mandatory for any employee handling any type of fertilizer or chemical <br />agent. <br />■ Ear plugs or hearing protection: These will be used when operating manual power -driven <br />equipment, cutting machines or any equipment whose noise levels mandates their use. <br />■ Face shields/protectors: These must be used when working with or around equipment that can <br />generate particles that can injure the skin of the face and the eyes. <br />When necessary and keeping in mind the specifications, characteristics of the site, existing <br />regulations, etc., employees will be furnished with necessary equipment, such as safety lines, <br />harnesses, rope, etc., all approved to ensure personal safety. <br />