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