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Competent Person Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service will appoint a Competent Person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in their surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. This person shall be available and present on site, at all times while work is being conducted under their contract. This person will have completed, at a minimum, a 10 Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in Construction Safety and Health within the past three (3) years. Proof of such training is available if required. The Competent Person(s) safety responsibilities shall include: 1. Instructing workers under their supervision in Safe Work Practices and Work Methods at the time workers are given work assignments. 2. Supply and enforce all appropriate safety, health and environmental standards with his/her employees. 3. Take immediate action to correct unsafe practices and/or conditions when discovered. 4. Supply and enforce the use of proper personal protective equipment and suitable tools for his/her employees. 5. Attend and participate in Safety Meetings (Safety Coordination, Safety Committee, etc.) as scheduled. 6. Conduct and document weekly "Tool Box" training with his/her employees and tiered contractors to: a. Discuss observed unsafe work practices and conditions b. Review any accidents or incidents that recently occurred c. Document each meeting with employees signatures 7. Be available and on-site at all times when the Trade contractor and any tiered contractors are working on the project. 8. Complete safety reports (accident/incident reports, etc.). 9. Accompany any injured employee(s) to an approved medical facility in the event of an injury to include follow-up appointments. Supervisory and Employee Safety Meetings It is recognized that it is imperative to communicate to all workers how they might best perform their jobs without injury to themselves, to fellow workers, or to members of the public. Weekly safety breaks are the vehicle chosen by the company as the most effective means to communicate with workers. The meetings will be conducted on the start of the Monday shift and the length of the meeting should be appropriate for the material to be covered. Each meeting conducted must be documented as to the date, signatures of persons attending, and the name of the person conducting the meeting, and the topics discussed. The Safety Meeting Attendance form is included with this plan. 15