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SAFETY AND QUALITY CONTROL PLAN Accident Prevention: For the protection and safety of all employees, CTC has established the following rules designed to prevent accident and injuries. Compliance with these rules is mandatory. Documentation will be made when the rules are distributed to new employees. • Proper footwear and clothing will be worn at all times. • Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or keep long hair in a down position. There is a danger of catching such articles in moving machinery. • Horseplay, running, fighting or any activity that may result in injury or waste will not be tolerated. • Appropriate personal protective equipment, or PPE, will be worn for the task (s) at hand, as specified by training and job briefing (s). • Operate machinery with all guards in place. Tampering with safety devices is cause for immediate disciplinary action. • Do not operate any machine you are not familiar with or have not been trained on and authorized to use. • Machines must never be cleaned, adjusted or repaired until the machine is turned off, the circuit is interrupted at the power source (including lock -out) and a warning tag is placed at the controls. • Any defects in materials, machinery, tools and equipment must be reported immediately to a supervisor, safety personnel, or management. • Do not leave tools, materials, or other objects on the floor that might cause others to trip and fall. • Do not block exits, fire doors, aisles, fi re extinguishers, gas meters, electrical panels or traffic lanes. • Avoid injury by attempting to lift or push excessive loads. If an object is too heavy to move without strains, ask for help. • Observe the correct posture for lifting. Stand with your feet slightly apart, assume a squatting position with knees bent, and tuck your chin into your chest. Tilt head forward, grasp the load with both hands, and gradually push up with your legs, keeping your back straight and avoiding any abrupt movement. • Do no distract others while working. When approaching a coworker for any purpose, do so from the front or the side in a i way that they will see you coming and will not be startled or surprised. If conversaton is necessary, first make sure that it is safe. • Do not allow oil, water or any other material to remain on the floor for long periods of time where you or others may slip. Report any slip and fall problems to your supervisor. • When handling hazardous materials be sure to follow prescribed safety procedures and use required safety equipment. When using secondary containers filled by others, be sure they are labeled as to their contents and hazards. Know your Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and where they are located. Review them often. • Use appropriate gloves when handling materials with sharp or jagged edges, when handling chemicals, when handling hot material, or to protect your hands in general. • Do not attempt to operate machinery for which you are not trained. • Unnecessary and excessive haste is the cause for many accidents. Exercise caution at all times. • All work-related injuries and accidents, no matter how minor, must be reported immediately to your supervisor, safety personnel, or management. Page 59 of 87