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ZTC _PIN101.�q F/I As an employee of CTC, you need to review and understand the requirements of the ANSI 2.133.1-2000 Standard. You need to understand that the 2133 Standard was developed by arboriSLS, for arborists under the standards -developing procedures created by the American National Standards Institute, creating what these industry's safety experts feel are the minimum acceptable standards of practice for safety in arboriculture. It represents the collective wisdom and experience of countless arborists. You need to understand the difference between "Should" and "Shall" as they are used in the standard. The word Should" indicates an advisory statement where it is feasible that the actions you take might be different from the prescribed practice. A "Shall" indicates a mandatory requirement, where it is inconceivable that your actions would have to deviate from the prescribed practice, expect where exceptions are noted in the Standard. Finally, you need to understand that the 2133 Standard does not take precedence over, or take the place of, the safe work policies of CTC. Safety Rules —Accident Prevention: For the protection and safety of all employees, CTC has established the following rules designed to prevent accidents 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). • While on duty, the use of or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, intoxicants or similar mind -altering substances is strictly prohibited. Individuals found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including possible termination of employment, even for a first offense. • 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, fire extinguishers, gas meters, electric\la 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. Page 62 of 87