ITB 20-08-01 - Superior Landscaping Bid Package

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General Safety Rules It is the Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service policy that everything possible will be done to protect the workers and visitors on all work sites from accidents, injuries and/or occupational disease. Safety is a cooperative undertaking requiring constant safety consciousness on the part of everyone. If someone is injured, positive and prompt action must be taken to see that they receive adequate treatment. To carry out this policy, the following rules will apply at all times: 1. Everyone shall follow the safe practices and rules contained in this manual and such other rules and practices communicated on the job. All unsafe conditions or practices shall be reported to the Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service Superintendent. 2. All workers must attend a job safety orientation program conducted by Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service to review all safety rules and requirements. 3. Any power cord or extension cord must be of proper gauge and free of any damage or repairs. Any power cord or extension cord found to be damaged or repaired, will be disabled during the periodic site audits. 4. Hard Hats will be worn at all times during tree trimming work. 5. Work boots will be worn at all times. 6. A reflective high visibility vest will be worn at all times. 7. Eye protection will be worn at all times by everyone when using power and hand tools and performing work that exposes an employee to foreign air -borne particles. 8. Good housekeeping must be practiced at all times in the work area. 9. Anyone under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, including prescription drugs which might impair motor skills and judgment, will not be allowed on the job site. 10. Horseplay, scuffling, and other acts which tend to have an adverse influence on safety or well being of others are prohibited. 11. All injuries should be reported to the Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service Superintendent so that arrangements can be made for medical or first aid treatment. 12. Ladders will be constructed in accordance with ANSI and used in accordance with OSHA and best practices. 13. Power tools will be used only for their intended function and will be double insulated or grounded. Plan for Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service prohibits the use, possession or distribution on the project site of any of the following by employees: alcoholic beverages, intoxicants, narcotics, illegal or unauthorized drugs (including marijuana), simulated drugs and related drug paraphernalia.