HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY AND ARRANGEMENTS

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1 Effective Date: 04/12/2015 HEALTH AND SAFETY Issue: II POLICY & ARRANGEMENTS OH&S 001 Page 1 of 111 HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY AND ARRANGEMENTS OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 1 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 4 LEGAL REGISTER... 5 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY... 7 ORGANISATION CHART... 8 DESIGNATED PERSON... 9 SALES ENGINEER INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING ENGINEERS OPERATIVES (EMPLOYEES AND SUB CONTRACTORS) ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY QUALITY POLICY MONITORING AND REVIEW OF COMPANY SAFETY PERFORMANCE CONSULTATION WITH EMPLOYEES SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES FIRST AID ARRANGEMENTS PROVISION OF WELFARE FACILITIES FIRE PRECAUTIONS CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS - RISK ASSESSMENTS RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE RISK MATRIX WORKING IN ATEX ENVIRONMENTS ELECTRICITY AT WORK POLICY ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRICITY AT WORK LIVE TESTING ISOLATION AND RESTORATION FOR ELECTRICAL WORK THE PROCEDURE FOR WORKING DEAD TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.) MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS TRAINING CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DUTY OF CARE) REGULATIONS DRIVING ON COMPANY BUSINESS WORKING AT HEIGHT WORKING AT HEIGHT PROCEDURE THE USE OF MEWPS (Mobile Elevated Working Platform) THE SELECTION, MANAGEMENT & USE OF MEWPS THE USE OF ALUMINIUM MOBILE TOWERS AT WORK - POLICY THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR USE OF ALUMINIUM MOBILE TOWERS AT WORK TOWER SCAFFOLD INFORMATION SHEET THE USE OF LADDERS, STEPS & PODIUMS - POLICY THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE USE OF LADDERS, STEPS & PODIUMS EMPLOYERS GUIDE TO THE SAFE USE OF STEPS AND LADDERS HAND ARM VIBRATION (HAV s) ASBESTOS OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 2 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

3 CONTROL OF SUB CONTRACTORS SELECTION OF SUPPLIERS HEALTH SURVEILLANCE CONSTRUCTION DUST WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OVERHEAD CABLES WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BURIED SERVICES WORK ADJACENT TO WATER NOISE LONE WORKING WORK EQUIPMENT ABRASIVE WHEELS WORKING WITH HAND TOOLS TRANSPORTABLE GAS CONTAINERS/CYLINDERS WELDING PERMIT-TO-WORK SYSTEM CONTROLLING FIRE AND EXPOLSION RISKS SAFE USE OF OXYGEN SAFE USE OF ACETYLENE DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT (DSE) OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 3 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

4 INTRODUCTION Lias Industrial Ltd have been trading for over 40 years and specialise in the field of industrial combustion. During this time we have forged relationships with end users and OEM's alike in many different industries. We are best known in the UK for Fireye and have a strong tradition of doing everything in our power to help our customers realise their goals, be it through increased plant reliability, reducing emission, increasing safety and promoting efficiency. We offer turnkey and bespoke solutions, for today's strict emissions and safety standards. We offer instrumentation and burner management up to SIL3 as per IEC and Our burners can help you comply to the latest NOx, SOx and CO levels. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Lias Industrial have the ability to project manage, supply and install single pieces of equipment to full turnkey projects. We have a variety of tradesmen available including: PLC Engineers Welders Project Managers Site Foremen Mechanical Engineers EC and I Engineers OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 4 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

5 LEGAL REGISTER Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 The Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (as amended) Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 Health and Safety (Signs and Signal) Regulations 1996 Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Work at Height Regulations 2005 The Manual Handling Regulations 1992 The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 The Health and Safety (Training for Employment) Regulations 1990 OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 5 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

6 The Environmental Protection Act 1990 The Landfill Regulations 2002 The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 Employers Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 Dangerous Substances and Explosives Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002 Directive 99/92/EC (also known as 'ATEX 137' or the 'ATEX Workplace Directive') Directive 94/9/EC (also known as 'ATEX 95' or 'the ATEX Equipment Directive') Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996 OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 6 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

7 HEALTH & SAFETY ARRANGEMENTS HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY It is the policy of the Company to do all that is reasonably practicable to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees, sub contractors and others who may be affected by our operations at all our workplaces, by provision of the necessary organisation, planning, resources, training, supervision, and appropriate equipment. It is the policy of the Company to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and with the safe working practices outlined in associated Health & Safety Regulations, Approved Codes of Practice and Health & Safety Executive guidelines. The company will, as far as is reasonably practicable, ensure: The provision and maintenance of plant and equipment, systems of work that are safe and without risks to health. The safety and the absence of risks to health in connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and substances. The provision of such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure the health and safety at work of all our employees and sub contractors. The maintenance of any place of work under the Company's control in a condition that is safe and without risks to health, and the provision and maintenance of means of access and egress that are safe and without such risks. The provision and maintenance of a working environment that is safe, without risks to health and is adequate as regard the facilities and arrangements for the welfare of our employees at work. Ensure that persons not in our employment who may be affected thereby are not exposed to risks to their health and safety. An organisation structure that ensures that this Health & Safety Policy will be implemented, in full and updated as appropriate. Ensure the co-operation of all employees in the operation of this policy and to communicate with them on health and safety matters. Ensure that competent persons will be appointed to assist the Company in meeting the duties placed upon us in statute. Where necessary, this will include specialist assistance from our external health and safety advisor. The Company's Health & Safety objective is to assess all significant risks to employees, visitors and contractors and to develop and implement proactive measures aimed at eliminating those risks, or at least reducing them so far as is reasonably practicable. This policy will be reviewed at least annually. Copies of this policy will be given to every employee. Gareth Cotton Managing Director 4th December 2015 OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 7 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

8 ORGANISATION CHART Gareth Cotton Managing Director (Designated Person) Mathew Armstrong Sales Engineer Suppliers Engineers Installation Operatives Commissioning Operatives Servicing Operatives OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 8 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

9 DESIGNATED PERSON Gareth Cotton, Managing Director (MD) has primary responsibility for Health & Safety matters and he has overall responsibility for: 1. Ensuring that the Health & Safety Policy and arrangements are implemented in full throughout the Company and that its contents and philosophy are understood at all levels. 2. Ensuring that Managers are aware of their legal responsibilities under health and safety law and providing suitable and sufficient arrangements to assist them to meet their obligations and where appropriate, provide suitable training. 3. Ensuring the development of a positive Health & Safety culture within the Company. 4. Ensuring that adequate time and resources are allocated by the Company to the health, safety and welfare issues including suitable training and ensuring financial provisions. 5. Ensuring the Company's premises and safe working practices comply with the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated health, safety & welfare related regulations. 6. Ensuring that all accidents are recorded and investigated and the reporting of appropriate accidents to the Health & Safety Executive under RIDDOR Ensuring that only competent trained employees and sub-contractors are engaged in work activities on behalf of the Company. 8. Arranging for the adequate protection, risk assessment and supervision of young or vulnerable workers as well as expectant or nursing mothers. 9. Arranging for the provision of suitable health and safety advice both internally and externally where required. 10. Maintaining constant communication with Managers, Employees and Sub Contractors to promote safety awareness throughout the business. 11. Set a personal example when visiting worksites by complying with all site rules, ensuring that safe systems of work are in place and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 9 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

10 SALES ENGINEER The Sales Engineer should be aware of the contractual, legal and statutory requirements that affect the operations of Lias Industrial and the requirements to meet compliance. The Sales Engineer should: 1. Be aware of and promote the health and safety, quality and environmental policy. 2. Ensure that all contractual compliance requirements are brought to the attention of the MD. 3. Where appropriate, seek advice and support from external competent persons. 4. Ensure that all tenders and commercial matters have due regard for any compliance requirements and allow for the implementation of safe systems of work, suitable and sufficient risk assessment, clear and concise methodology. 5. Review at the point of tender the relevant competencies required to complete the contractual works and consider the resource requirements in terms of labour, plant and materials ensuring that this is reflected effectively within the tender process and contract price. 6. Ensure that all products supplied meet relevant EC or industry standards appropriate to their application 7. Inform the MD of any additional resource requirement and training needs so that adequate arrangements can be made upon award of the contract. 8. Assist the MD to plan and co-ordinate all work activities, labour and plant resources to ensure that all contracts can be completed within the required timescales allowed for within the tender and to meet any contractual completion dates. 9. Ensure that best working practices are adopted throughout the business and all site work meets any statutory provision or contractual requirement. 10. Promote a positive attitude towards a safe working environment and liaise with Clients, Principal Designers, Designers, Principal Contractors and other Contractors on health and safety, quality and environmental matters. 11. Arrange for meetings with appropriate personnel to discuss commercial matters and the health and safety performance of the business, accident and incident statistics, investigations and reports, contractual performance and opportunities to continually improve the performance of the business. 12. Ensure that all installation, commissioning and servicing requirements are fully met by the Company within agreed response times and maintain adequate service records. 13. Ensure that all servicing work is planned and scheduled so that a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained. 14. Provide high levels of customer service and maintain regular contact with Customers. 15. Set a personal example when visiting worksites by complying with all site rules, ensuring that safe systems of work are in place and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment at all times. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 10 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

11 INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND SERVICING ENGINEERS The Installation, Commissioning and Service Engineers are responsible for ensuring that the work being carried out is adequately supervised at all times. 1. All Installation, Commissioning and Service Engineers must read and understand the Company's Health & Safety policy and ensure that it is brought to the notice of operatives under their control. 2. Carry out all work in accordance with legislative requirements and those of any method statement prepared for the works and not allow operatives to take unnecessary risks and comply with risk assessments. 3. Ensure that new employees or contractors are shown the correct method of working and all safety precautions and do not allow "horseplay" or dangerous practical jokes and reprimand those who consistently fail to consider their own safety or that of others around them. 4. Report immediately any defects of plant or equipment. 5. Report any accident or incident, however minor, to the MD immediately. 6. Carry out accident or incident investigations or assist the MD to do so. 7. Set an example by wearing personal protective clothing and by carrying out work in a safe manner. 8. Look for and suggest ways of eliminating or reducing hazards. Bring to the attention of the MD any improvements or additions to the Company Health and Safety Policy which they feel should be made. 9. Organise and undertake as appropriate any on-job training requirements for persons requiring enhanced job competence. 10. Consult and communicate with the workforce on all health and safety matters and seek to gain participation and co-operation of the workforce. 11. Carry out safety briefings and toolbox talks at regular intervals. 12. Carry out site inspections and assist the MD with safety tours when requested. 13. Ensure that all pre use and post use checks of plant and equipment is carried out and that statutory registers or inspections are carried out. 14. Ensure that any equipment requiring inspection, maintenance or calibration has been completed and that adequate records are maintained including copies of certification, inspection or maintenance records. 15. Ensure that all operatives have received a site induction and have been briefed on the risks associate with the work, the required controls and the methodology to be adopted so that the work can be carried out safely. 16. Ensure that all risk assessments and method statements are explained to all operatives and that they sign the briefing sheets to acknowledge their understanding of them. 17. Ensure that where any substances that are hazardous to health are in use a COSHH assessment has been carried out and a copy is in the site health and safety file along with the manufacturer s safety data sheet. 18. Ensure that adequate first aid, welfare, fire arrangements and emergency arrangements are in place at all times. 19. Where required, ensure that any permits to work are in place including any requirement for electrical isolation, or other energy sources and lock out tag out (LOTO) arrangements. 20. Ensure that electrical equipment and tools that require portable appliance testing is carried out at the appropriate intervals and records are maintained. 21. Ensure that all installed equipment is pre-commissioned, safety checks carried out and recorded before start up. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 11 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

12 OPERATIVES (EMPLOYEES AND SUB CONTRACTORS) 1. All operatives must read and understand the Company Health & Safety Policy and carry out their work in accordance with its requirements and those of any Health & Safety documentation for the site on which they are working. 2. Use the correct tools and equipment for the job and carry out pre-use checks. Ensure that where appropriate any equipment that requires testing or calibrating has been done. 3. Wear and use at all times, as instructed or as detailed in risk assessments and COSHH assessments, all personal protective clothing and safety equipment provided, e.g. safety footwear, safety helmets, safety glasses, high viz clothing, safety harness etc. 4. Keep tools in good condition and ensure they are maintained and report any defects. 5. Report to the Installation Engineer any damage or defects in plant or equipment. 6. Work in a safe manner at all times. Do not take unnecessary risks or short cuts which could endanger you or others. Comply with risk assessments and method statements. 7. Do not operate plant or use equipment for work for which it was not intended, or if you are not trained and/or experienced in its use. 8. Warn other employees, particularly new employees and young people, of particular known hazards and do not play dangerous or practical jokes or "horseplay" on site. 9. Report to an Engineer any person seen abusing the welfare facilities provided. 10. Report any injury which results from an accident at work, even if the injury does not stop you from working. Report any near miss, dangerous occurrence or disease 11. Suggest safer methods of working and additional training needs to your Engineer. 12. Undertake any training provided and participate actively in toolbox talks or safety alerts. 13. Co-operate on all health and safety matters so that the Company can meet its legal obligations in accordance with health and safety law. 14. Comply with all site rules, method statements, risk assessments and safe systems of work which have been provided for your safety and all those working on the site. 15. Do not work on any live equipment and ensure that you comply with any permits to work, electrical isolation procedures, isolation requirements of other energy sources or any lock out tag out (LOTO) arrangements. 16. Carry out visual inspections and pre-use check of appropriate electrical equipment and tools and report any defects to an Engineer. 17. Inspect all plant and equipment prior to installation and report any defects immediately and take photographic evidence. 18. Check all delivery notes for accuracy and notify an Engineer immediately of any shortages or incorrect components. 19. Ensure that all installations and maintenance is carried out in accordance with the manufacturer s installation manual. 20. Ensure that all safety checks are carried following the installation of any equipment. 21. Ensure that the system is tested before handing back to the end user. 22. Ensure that all pre-start up system checks are carried out in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 23. Ensure that all performance checks are completed and recorded. 24. Carry out a handover with the end user and ensure that operation and maintenance manuals are handed over along with any other relevant safety documentation. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 12 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

13 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY The Company recognises that it has a legal and moral responsibility to manage its activities in such a way so as to reduce the detrimental impact on the environment. To this end, the Company will maintain compliance at all levels of its operations to ensure that the impact of pollution and environmental disruption is reduced as much as possible. This will involve: - Compliance with all environmental legal requirements, regulations and guidance. Integration of environmental factors into business decisions. Planning work systems and practices so as to give due consideration to the potential environmental impact. So far as it is reasonably possible, prevent the illegal deposit, disposal or treatment of controlled waste by any person where that waste has been, or will be under the control of the company. Where possible seek to influence the design and specification of equipment so as to ensure that environmental impact is minimised as far as it reasonably practical. Ensuring considered use of resources of all kinds, including the promotion of recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible. Establishing company procedures to ensure that waste is managed in line with legislation and that all parties involved in the waste production, transportation, and transfer and disposal process comply with their Duty of Care regarding waste control. Periodically review environmental legislation to which the organisation s activities are subject to ensure continued compliance of legislation. The Company is making efforts to recycle waste in accordance with good management practices, all personnel are asked to assist the Company to achieve realistic targets. Protecting the environment not only makes good commercial sense but is also an investment in our future, both short term and long term. We will endeavour to adapt to the worlds evolving economical and environmental issues by providing the latest technologies The Company therefore, firmly commit to adopting this policy as a means to achieving this. This policy will be reviewed at least annually. Gareth Cotton Managing Director 4th December 2015 OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 13 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

14 QUALITY POLICY The Company will endeavour to meet agreed contractual requirements and expectations of our Clients, install products and services which are defect free, complete the works within budget and to agreed timescales. In ensuring that these Quality objectives are met the Company will: Provide the highest level of customer service and technical support. Supply high quality products at competitive prices. Take personal pride and ownership for our full range of products through all stages of a project. Promote strategic partnering that benefits all parties involved. Reassure Clients through the feasibility stage, design, delivery, installation, commissioning, servicing and ongoing management of our works. Aim to add value and not cost. Maintain continual improvement of our services Ensure that our installations meet current standards, relevant legislation and are efficient, saving energy and cost. Ensure that when any complaint is received, they are attended to in a timely manner, identify root cause(s), corrective action and prevent recurrence. Communicate our quality policy to all personnel and encourage them to demonstrate their support positively by means of active participation This policy will be reviewed at least annually. Gareth Cotton Managing Director 4th December 2015 OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 14 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

15 MONITORING AND REVIEW OF COMPANY SAFETY PERFORMANCE The Managing Director has specific responsibility to monitor the implementation of the Company's health and safety policy and to review the Company's performance. This will be achieved by appointing competent persons both internally and externally to assist him with those duties. We will: Review any significant accidents / incidents. Review any comments from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Clients, end users or other interested parties. Review any legislation, guidance notes or HSE initiative etc. Review working procedures, training needs and refresher training requirements, as appropriate. Carry out site inspections audits. Set safety objectives. CONSULTATION WITH EMPLOYEES SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES The Company has a pro-active approach to Health & Safety, and recognises the benefits of employee's and sub contractors sharing a significant input into the Company's health and safety procedures, and the role that they can play in providing feedback on actual performance and identifying hazards that have previously been missed. This will be achieved by all employees and sub contractors receiving a site induction. On sites controlled by the Company this will be given by our Engineers. On Client sites this may be given by the Client's representative. The site induction will cover; Site rules, P.P.E and general health and safety arrangements Access and egress arrangements Welfare facilities and site security First aid arrangements and emergency procedures The principal risks identified in any health and safety plan or site operational arrangements Specific method statements, risk assessments and COSHH assessment briefings Accident and incident reporting procedures Drugs and alcohol procedures Permit to work arrangements Throughout the project, all employees and sub contractors will be encouraged to continually liaise with us and bring to their attention any health and safety hazards or concerns they may have about their health, safety and welfare. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 15 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

16 REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS, INCIDENTS AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCES When to report under RIDDOR 2013 Most types of incident, including: accidents resulting in the death of any person accidents resulting in specified injuries to workers non-fatal accidents requiring hospital treatment to non-workers and dangerous occurrences The responsible person must notify the enforcing authority without delay. This is most easily done by reporting online. Alternatively, for fatal accidents or accidents resulting in specified injuries to workers only, you can phone NB: A report must be received within 10 days of the incident. For accidents resulting in the over-seven-day incapacitation of a worker, you must notify the enforcing authority within 15 days of the incident, using the appropriate online form. The death of any person All deaths to workers and non-workers, with the exception of suicides, must be reported if they arise from a work-related accident, including an act of physical violence to a worker. Specified injuries to workers The list of specified injuries in RIDDOR 2013 replaces the previous list of major injuries in RIDDOR Specified injuries are (regulation 4): fractures, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes amputations any injury likely to lead to permanent loss of sight or reduction in sight any crush injury to the head or torso causing damage to the brain or internal organs serious burns (including scalding) which: o covers more than 10% of the body o causes significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs any scalping requiring hospital treatment any loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space which: o leads to hypothermia or heat-induced illness requires o or resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more 24 hours OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 16 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

17 Over-seven-day incapacitation of a worker Accidents must be reported where they result in an employee or self-employed person being away from work, or unable to perform their normal work duties, for more than seven consecutive days as the result of their injury. This seven day period does not include the day of the accident, but does include weekends and rest days. The report must be made within 15 days of the accident. Over-three-day incapacitation Accidents must be recorded, but not reported where they result in a worker being incapacitated for more than three consecutive days. If you are an employer, who must keep an accident book under the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979, that record will be enough. Non fatal accidents to non-workers (e.g. members of the public) Accidents to members of the public or others who are not at work must be reported if they result in an injury and the person is taken directly from the scene of the accident to hospital for treatment to that injury. Examinations and diagnostic tests do not constitute treatment in such circumstances. There is no need to report incidents where people are taken to hospital purely as a precaution when no injury is apparent. If the accident occurred at a hospital, the report only needs to be made if the injury is a specified injury Occupational Diseases Employers and self-employed people must report diagnoses of certain occupational diseases, where these are likely to have been caused or made worse by their work: These diseases include (regulations 8 and 9): carpal tunnel syndrome; severe cramp of the hand or forearm; occupational dermatitis; hand-arm vibration syndrome; occupational asthma; tendonitis or tenosynovitis of the hand or forearm; any occupational cancer; any disease attributed to an occupational exposure to a biological agent. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 17 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

18 Dangerous Occurrences Dangerous occurrences are certain, specified near-miss events. Not all such events require reporting. There are 27 categories of dangerous occurrences that are relevant to most workplaces, for example: the collapse, overturning or failure of load-bearing parts of lifts and lifting equipment; plant or equipment coming into contact with overhead power lines; the accidental release of any substance which could cause injury to any person. Gas incidents Distributors, fillers, importers & suppliers of flammable gas must report incidents where someone has died, lost consciousness, or been taken to hospital for treatment to an injury arising in connection with that gas. Such incidents should be reported using the HSE s online form. Registered gas engineers (under the Gas Safe Register,) must provide details of any gas appliances or fittings that they consider to be dangerous, to such an extent that people could die, lose consciousness or require hospital treatment. The danger could be due to the design, construction, installation, modification or servicing of that appliance or fitting, which could cause: an accidental leakage of gas; incomplete combustion of gas or; inadequate removal of products of the combustion of gas. Unsafe gas appliances and fittings should be reported using the HSE s online form F2508G2E FIRST AID ARRANGEMENTS First Aid - Site Operations The Company will make an assessment of our first-aid needs to establish what provision for first aid is required. This will depend upon the workplace, taking into account, among other things, the number of employees, size, location, work activity and the requirements of The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 (amended October 2013). All Company vehicles and employees who are required to work alone will be provided with a first aid kit. All first aid kits should comply with BS :2011. It is the responsibility of the individual employees to keep these boxes in a clean condition and properly stocked by requesting additional items as required. Adequate first aid arrangements should be on site at all times and a first aid need risk assessment should be carried out. First Aid provisions are often provided by our Client, the Principal Contractor or a Main Contractor and this will be taken into account when determining our first aid needs. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 18 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

19 PROVISION OF WELFARE FACILITIES These will normally be provided by the Client or Principal Contractor. We will inform employees and sub contractors of the welfare arrangements at the start of the work. Where the Company is required to provide welfare facilities we will ensure they are suitable and sufficient. All employees and our sub-contractors will use the welfare facilities in the correct manner and not abuse them. FIRE PRECAUTIONS A fire risk assessment will be carried out at all worksites together with regular inspections. If work involves a fire risk then appropriate fire extinguisher(s) and / or fire blanket(s) will be provided for use at the actual task site unless provided by the Client, Principal Contractor, or Occupier of the premises. The Company will ensure the requirements of any Site Emergency Plan and the Health and Safety Plan are implemented including any rules applicable to smoking arrangements, electrical isolation controls, permits to work and the testing of our portable and transportable electrical equipment. Hot works will not be carried out without a hot works permit. Working areas will be kept clean and tidy and waste disposed of promptly and not allowed to accumulate especially near any flammables store, building etc. Appropriate care will be taken when refuelling plant or equipment to avoid spillages / leakages. All portable and transportable equipment will be tested at appropriate intervals. The Company will not permit any smoking on site unless there is a designated smoking area. CONSTRUCTION (DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT) REGULATIONS 2015 As Contactors under the CDM Regulations we will plan, manage and monitor our work under our control so that it is carried out without risks to the health and safety of our workforce and others who may be affected by our activities. For projects involving more than one contractor we will coordinate our activities with others in the project team and comply with directions given to us by the Principal Designer or Principal Contractor. It is unlikely that we will operate on single-contractor projects, but should we do so we are aware of the need to prepare a construction phase plan. We will ensure that the Client is aware of their duties under the CDM 2015 Regulations. We will apply the general principles of prevention by:- avoiding risks where possible; evaluating those risks that cannot be avoided; and putting in place proportionate measures that control them at source OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 19 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

20 NOTIFIABLE WORKS We will ensure that the Client has notified the HSE of any construction works that:- last longer than 30 working days and have more than 20 workers working simultaneously at any point in the project; or exceed 500 person days. We will ensure that the F10 is in place before starting any work on site and that it is displayed on the notice board. COOPERATING, COMMUNICATING AND COORDINATING We will cooperate with all other parties involved in the project works and coordinate our work to ensure health and safety. We will communicate with others to make sure everyone understands the risks and the measures to control those risks. CONSULTING AND ENGAGING WITH WORKERS We will ensure that our workers are consulted and engaged in decisions about health and safety matters. We will provide information to our workers, listen to them and take account of what they say before decisions are made about how we carry out our works. We will brief the workforce before work starts to discuss the work planned for the day, identify risks and agree appropriate control measures. The risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments and any other relevant health and safety information will be available at the point of work or in the site health and safety file. ACTING AS A CONTRACTOR The Company will primarily take the role of a Contractor under CDM 2015 with others taking the Principal Contractor role. As a Contractor, the Company's duties are: To inform employees and sub-contractors of the sites' emergency procedures and any relevant aspects of the health and safety plan. To co-operate with the Principal Contractor on health and safety issues, advising him of any new hazards or shortcomings in existing procedures. To advise the Principal Contractor of any significant risks identified in our risk assessments. Advise the Principal Contractor of any injury or dangerous occurrence. Therefore, at tender stage, the Company must obtain, from the Principal Contractor, details of the project health and safety plan and details of the site rules. These must be taken into account when submitting the tender and producing risk assessments. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 20 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

21 CONSTRUCTION HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN The plan should set out the arrangements for the management of health and safety issues of the project and the monitoring of Contractor's compliance with statutory provisions. It should also identify significant risks which Contractors should take into consideration when planning and tendering for work. In addition, it should state what welfare arrangements have been made for the project. As a Contractor, the Company should refer to the health and safety plan for details of hazards already identified together with the site rules and details of the welfare arrangements and emergency procedures. Where required we will co-operate and communicate with the Principal Designer and Designers on health and safety matters. MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS - RISK ASSESSMENTS Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers are required to carry out risk assessments of the work they undertake to identify any significant risks to their employees and other people who may be affected by their work activities. As a result of this assessment, the risks can be categorised and the precautions that must be taken to control and minimise the risks can be evaluated. For these risk situations, detailed method statements will be prepared. There are a number of risk assessments that may be required and include the following: General assessments of work activities Fall from height Manual handling COSHH Fire Noise Vibration Heat Explosion All Employees and Sub Contractors will be made aware of the difference between Hazard and Risk, these being: Hazard Anything that can cause harm Risk The likelihood that the harm will occur, and the consequences, in terms of the extent of the injuries, damage or loss occurring and the number of persons affected. The Company will arrange for all necessary risk assessments to be provided by competent persons which will be internally and where required externally from our health and safety advisors. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 21 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

22 The risk assessment will: 1. Identify the hazards 2. Decide who might be harmed and how 3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions 4. Record the findings and implementation of them 5. Provide a review of the assessment and update arrangements as necessary The purpose of the risk assessment will be to produce a control system for the hazards associated with the work environment and working practices. All hazards identified together with the required controls will be communicated to all employees and contractors. If any risk assessments identify the need for health surveillance then this will be carried out by a professional qualified person. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 22 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

23 RISK ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE Appoint a Competent Person to carry out Risk Assessment Identify Hazards associated with relevant tasks Review Determine whether Hazards can be eliminated YES NO Record findings and keep readily available Identify who and / or what could be harmed and to what extent Assess the risks (the likelihood of the harm occurring) Record findings and keep readily available YES Determine whether the Risks are adequately controlled NO Determine and implement the additional controls required to reduce the Risk to an acceptable level l OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 23 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

24 RISK MATRIX After the assessment process has been carried out the risks are ranked using the 10 x 10 likelihood x severity matrix. This matrix will be reviewed where necessary to ensure that risk assessments remain appropriate but shall be reviewed at least annually. The risk rating gives an indication of the relative degree of risk. From this, high risk activities requiring further action are identified. The groups of persons who might be affected by the hazard are identified within the risk assessment. The likelihood of an accident occurring is considered, taking into account previous accident/incident records and the experience of those involved in the risk review group, and this will include an allowance for the likely exposure levels of people to the risk. Further control measures are identified and require implementation to minimise the risks and are recorded against each hazard. The risk level determined is then scored using the matrix, to give residual risk values (most likely outcome). In considering every risk arising from the activities relevant to the groups of staff exposed to the risks, the assessment of these risks requires either acceptance, assuming the level of risk is acceptable, or specifying actions to reduce the level of risks further. The criteria generally used for the acceptance of risk level are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). In applying the ALARP principle an acceptable risk is one where the cost of reducing the risk outweighs the benefits of removing, avoiding or reducing that risk. RISK MATRIX Severity M S Major Death Death I Primary Risk Average Residual Risk Average 3 Day Minor I Certain Very Likely Likelihood Probable Possible Unlikely Very Unlikely Definitions M Death Multiple Death Priority of Residual Risk Ratings S Death Single Death Unacceptable Major I Major Injury as defined by RIDDOR Risk Reduction Necessary 3 Day 3 Days off sick or injured Control Measure Essential Minor I Minor Injury (all other injuries) 2-12 Monitor OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 24 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

25 WORKING IN ATEX ENVIRONMENTS Explosive atmospheres can be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts. If there is enough of the substance, mixed with air, then all it needs is a source of ignition to cause an explosion. Explosions can cause loss of life and serious injuries as well as significant damage. Preventing releases of dangerous substances, which can create explosive atmospheres, and preventing sources of ignition are two widely used ways of reducing the risk. Using the correct equipment can help greatly in this. The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) place duties on employers to eliminate or control the risks from explosive atmospheres in the workplace. What is an explosive atmosphere? In DSEAR, an explosive atmosphere is defined as a mixture of dangerous substances with air, under atmospheric conditions, in the form of gases, vapours, mist or dust in which, after ignition has occurred, combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture. Atmospheric conditions are commonly referred to as ambient temperatures and pressures. That is to say temperatures of 20 C to 40 C and pressures of 0.8 to 1.1 bar. What is ATEX? ATEX is the name commonly given to the two European Directives for controlling explosive atmospheres: 1) Directive 99/92/EC (also known as 'ATEX 137' or the 'ATEX Workplace Directive') on minimum requirements for improving the health and safety protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres. How the Directive is implemented in Great Britain is detailed in explosive atmospheres in the workplace below. 2) Directive 94/9/EC (also known as 'ATEX 95' or 'the ATEX Equipment Directive') on the approximation of the laws of Members States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. How the Directive is implemented in Great Britain is detailed in Equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres below. Explosive atmospheres in the workplace In Great Britain the requirements of Directive 99/92/EC were put into effect through regulations 7 and 11 of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR). The requirements in DSEAR apply to most workplaces where a potentially explosive atmosphere may occur. Some industry sectors and work activities are exempted because there is other legislation that fulfils the requirements. These exemptions are listed in regulation 3 of DSEAR. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 25 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

26 What does DSEAR require? DSEAR requires employers to eliminate or control the risks from dangerous. In addition to the general requirements, the Regulations place the following specific duties on employers with workplaces where explosive atmospheres may occur. Classification of areas where explosive atmospheres may occur Employers must classify areas where hazardous explosive atmospheres may occur into zones. The classification given to a particular zone, and its size and location, depends on the likelihood of an explosive atmosphere occurring and its persistence if it does. Schedule 2 of DSEAR contains descriptions of the various classifications of zones for gases and vapours and for dusts. Selection of equipment and protective systems Areas classified into zones must be protected from sources of ignition. Equipment and protective systems intended to be used in zoned areas should be selected to meet the requirements of the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations Equipment already in use before July 2003 can continue to be used indefinitely provided a risk assessment shows it is safe to do so. Identifying areas where explosive atmospheres may occur Where necessary, the entry points to areas classified into zones must be marked with a specified 'EX' sign. Providing anti-static clothing Employers must provide workers who work in zoned areas with appropriate clothing that does not create the risk of an electrostatic discharge igniting the explosive atmosphere, e.g. anti-static footwear. The clothing provided depends on the level of risk identified in the risk assessment. Confirming (verifying) overall explosion safety Before a workplace containing zoned areas comes into operation for the first time, the employer must ensure that the overall explosion safety measures are confirmed (verified) as being safe. This must be done by a person or organisation competent to consider the particular risks in the workplace, and the adequacy of the explosion control and other measures put in place. Equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres. The aim of Directive 94/9/EC is to allow the free trade of 'ATEX' equipment and protective systems within the EU by removing the need for separate testing and documentation for each Member State. In Great Britain, the requirements of the Directive were put into effect through BIS Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 1996 (SI 1996/192). The Regulations apply to all equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres, whether electrical or mechanical, and also to protective systems. Manufacturers/suppliers (or importers, if the manufacturers are outside the EU) must ensure that their products meet essential health and safety requirements and undergo appropriate conformity procedures. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 26 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

27 This usually involves testing and certification by a 'third-party' certification body (known as a Notified Body) but manufacturers/suppliers can 'self-certify' equipment intended to be used in less hazardous explosive atmospheres. Once certified, the equipment is marked by the 'EX' symbol to identify it as such. Certification ensures that the equipment or protective system is fit for its intended purpose and that adequate information is supplied with it to ensure that it can be used safely. Hazardous area zones and equipment categories Hazardous places are classified in terms of zones on the basis of the frequency and duration of the occurrence of an explosive atmosphere. Gases, vapours and mists For gases, vapours and mists the zone classifications are: Zone 0 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is present continuously or for long periods or frequently. Zone 1 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. Zone 2 A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only. Dusts For dusts the zone classifications are: Zone 20 Zone 21 Zone 22 A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is present continuously, or for long periods or frequently. A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 27 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

28 Equipment categories and zones The hazardous area zone classification and corresponding equipment categories are: Zone 0 or zone 20 - category 1 equipment Zone 1 or zone 21 - category 2 equipment Zone 2 or zone 22 - category 3 equipment Assessing the risk Identifying hazardous or non-hazardous areas should be carried out in a systematic way. Risk assessment should be used to determine if hazardous areas exist and to then assign zones to those areas. The assessment should consider such matters as: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) the hazardous properties of the dangerous substances involved; the amount of dangerous substances involved; the work processes, and their interactions, including any cleaning, repair or maintenance activities that will be carried out; the temperatures and pressures at which any dangerous substances will be handled; the containment system and controls provided to prevent liquids, gases, vapours or dusts escaping into the general atmosphere of the workplace; any explosive atmosphere formed within an enclosed plant or storage vessel; and, any measures provided to ensure that any explosive atmosphere does not persist for an extended time, e.g. ventilation. Taken together these factors are the starting point for hazardous area classification, and should allow for the identification of any zoned areas. Lias Industrial will take into account these factors when carrying out installation, maintenance and repair services or supplying equipment. The following paragraphs give further information on what to consider during an assessment. The hazardous properties of dangerous substances The properties of a dangerous substance that need to be known include the boiling point and flash point of any flammable liquid, and whether any flammable gas or vapour that may be evolved is lighter or heavier than air. For dusts, information on particle size and density will be needed, once it has been shown that a particular dust can form an explosive atmosphere. Often, relevant information is contained on a safety data sheet provided with the product. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 28 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

29 The size of potential releases Some potential sources of release may be so small that there is no need to specify a hazardous area. This will be the case if the consequence of an ignition following a release is unlikely to cause danger to people in the vicinity. However, in the wrong circumstances ignition of quite small quantities of flammable gas/vapour mixed with air can cause danger to anyone in the immediate vicinity. Where this is the case, as in a relatively confined location, from which rapid escape would be difficult, area classification may be needed even where quite small quantities of dangerous substance are present. The size of any potential explosive atmosphere is, in part, related to the amount of dangerous substances present. Industry specific codes have been published by a variety of organizations to provide guidance on the quantities of various dangerous substances that should be stored. Temperatures and pressures Additional information relating to the process that involve the dangerous substances should also be taken into account, including the temperatures and pressures used in the process, as this will influence the nature and extent of any release, and the extent of any subsequent hazardous areas. Some substances do not form explosive atmospheres unless they are heated, and some liquids if released under pressure will form a fine mist that can explode even if there is insufficient vapour. Ventilation Ventilation, either natural, or mechanically (e.g. produced by fans), can both dilute sources of release, and remove dangerous substances from an enclosed area. As a result there is a close link between the ventilation at any given location, and the classification and extent of a zone around a potential source of release. Well designed ventilation may prevent the need for any zoned area, or reduce it so it has a negligible extent. Extent of hazardous areas The assessment needs to identify areas within a workplace that are connected to places where an explosive atmosphere may occur. This will provide information on any areas away from the source of the hazard to which an explosive atmosphere may spread, for example through ducts. Such areas should be included in the classification system for places where explosive atmospheres may occur. An approach to assessing this risk is described in BS EN 60079/10. A technique for preventing this risk is described in BS EN 50016, on pressurisation of enclosures or rooms containing electrical equipment. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 29 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

30 Other considerations When considering the potential for explosive atmospheres, it is important to consider all dangerous substances that may be present at the workplace, including waste products, residues, materials used for cleaning or maintenance, and any used only as a fuel. Also some combinations of dangerous substances may react together, forming an ignition source, or in combination may form an explosive atmosphere, where singly this does not occur. Some repeated activities such as refuelling cars, or loading and unloading tankers intended for use on the public roads, involve the introduction of potential sources of ignition into an area where a spill is possible, and which would meet the description of a hazardous area. In these circumstances, safety can be achieved by isolating power sources (e.g. turning off engines, etc) while a transfer is taking place, and making suitable checks before and after a transfer, before moving a vehicle into or out of a hazardous area. Activities, such as maintenance, may incur risks not covered by the normal area classification of the area where the activity is taking place, for instance the introduction of sources of ignition into a hazardous area. Sometimes the dangerous substance can be removed before the maintenance work activity starts. Sometimes, special control measures can be taken to prevent the release of any dangerous substance during the work. In such cases the additional risks associated with the activity should be assessed before work starts. ELECTRICITY AT WORK POLICY All reasonable steps will be taken to secure the health and safety of employees and sub contractors who use, operate, install, maintain, service, commission or remove electrical equipment, circuits or systems. We acknowledge that this type of work can be hazardous and we intend to reduce the risks as far as is possible. The implementation of this policy requires the total cooperation of all employees and sub contractors. Where a problem arises related to electricity at work, employees and sub contractors must inform us immediately. This will enable the necessary investigation to be carried out and the situation remedied. ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRICITY AT WORK We will, in conjunction with our employees and sub contractors ensure that all necessary assessments of risk are carried out prior to commencing any work involving electricity. We will ensure that all plant, tools and equipment, personal protective equipment is in a safe condition, clean and fit for use. We will inspect and test portable and transportable equipment prior to use for the first time and at regular intervals if owned by us, and ensure that any hired equipment has also been tested and is free from defects. We will promote and ensure, so far as is reasonably practical, that a safe system of work is implemented for all electrical installations, maintenance, removal, inspection and testing work that we carry out. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 30 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

31 Only those who have the relevant technical knowledge, skills and experience will be allowed to carry out electrical work and those who are undertaking an apprenticeship will be supervised at all times and risk assessments will be carried out for our young and vulnerable workers. These requirements are essential to prevent danger or injury to any person carrying out electrical works. We will forbid any live working and ensure that all electrical circuits are isolated. We will exchange safety information with our Clients, Principal Contractors, Occupiers of the premises and others who may be affecting by our works, including our assurance that all employees and sub contractors are fully aware of, and will comply with, any safety arrangements put in place by our Clients, Principal Contractors, or Occupiers of the premises. This will include any permit to work procedures, requirements for electrical isolations, lock out and tag out procedures and emergency arrangements. The Electricity at Work Act 1989 applies to all persons at work together with all electrical systems and equipment used in the work situation regardless of the voltage. We are committed to complying with these Regulations. The Regulations contain a number of definitions including the following: Conductor: anything that can act as a conductor of electricity whether this is normally expected or not. Circuit Conductor: a conductor whose function is to carry load current or to be energised, therefore all cables installed for this reason are included. The earth wire is a protective conductor not normally expected to carry current, unless there is a fault, therefore it is not a circuit conductor although it can still be a Conductor. Electrical Equipment: every type of device requiring electric power for its operation. This ranges from 400KV circuit breakers used by generating companies to a 1.5V battery powered torch. System: every part in a complete system, the source of supply, the equipment and the conductors. This includes equipment that may have been disconnected but could be readily reconnected. Danger: The risk of injury. Electric shock Electric burn Fires of electrical origin Electric arching Explosions caused by the use of electricity All employees and sub contractors will be made aware of the hazards associated with electricity, our procedures and the controls which they will be required to follow at all times. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 31 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

32 We will ensure that adequate information, instruction, training and supervision are maintained at all times and we will carry out inspections and audits of our working procedures to verify compliance or to identify any improvements. We maintain safe systems of work, suitable and sufficient risk assessments and clear and precise methodology detailing how the work is to be carried out ensuring that our workforce and others affected by our works are protected. LIVE TESTING Live testing means the use on live or potentially live circuits of approved test equipment fitted where appropriate with insulated test probes protected by HBC fuses. HSE Guidance note GS38 Electrical test equipment for use by electricians provides practical guidance and advice on the selection and use of: Test probes Leads Lamps Voltage indicating devices Measuring equipment This guidance is for circuits with rated voltage not exceeding 650V. Although it is desirable to work in the DEAD condition it may be necessary to test an electrical system LIVE, or potentially LIVE to prove isolation or for diagnostic purposes. The degree of LIVE testing for diagnostic purposes should be kept to a practical minimum. Isolation should be carried out first and only make LIVE when necessary for testing. LIVE testing must only be undertaken by a Competent Person who has had the required training and provided that: Approved test equipment is used. All conductors and terminals which are accessible are insulated, screened and disposed that inadvertent contact with LIVE or potentially LIVE metal is unlikely. To achieve this, terminals should be shielded and labelled. There may however be a need to provide temporary screens in some circumstances to comply. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 32 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

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41 ISOLATION AND RESTORATION FOR ELECTRICAL WORK Secure isolation shall be achieved from all sources of supply before commencing work on any electrical equipment. Secure isolations will be achieved by a lockable isolator and/or the removal of fuses combined with warning notices or devices. The following principles shall be adopted regardless of the means of isolation: Identification: Verify the correct circuit for isolation. Disconnection: Disconnect from all sources of supply. Isolation: The disconnection device should be made secure by locking off or the placement of fuses in a safe place. Post Notices: Where isolation is not physically secured and reliance is on control measures i.e. removal of fuses, caution notices / devices shall be displayed to warn others of work being undertaken. Prove DEAD: Prove DEAD at the actual point of work. The device for proving DEAD should itself be proved before and after testing. Reinstatement: Warn all others who may be affected when the circuit is to be made LIVE. DEAD WORKING, THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE MUST BE ADHERED TO. Plan the work. Specify the correct system of work in written form such as a risk assessment and method statement. Preferably the work should be carried out under a Permit to Work. Specify the level of supervision and whether accompaniment is necessary. Select and brief competent electricians. Ensure that the correct working methods and risk assessments are understood by those carrying out the work. Provide and ensure the use of appropriate protective equipment. Provide appropriate information and safety briefings for the electricians carrying out the work. Make arrangements for management checks and the supervision of the work. Implement the DEAD working procedures. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 41 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

42 THE PROCEDURE FOR WORKING DEAD Identify the circuit or equipment to be worked on. Cut off electrical supply, isolate and secure the isolation using lock out, tag out (LOTO) equipment. Retain key for the isolation padlock or device. Prove circuit is DEAD. Apply circuit main earth(s) where necessary. Take precautions against adjacent live parts where necessary. Issue / comply with permits to work where necessary. Apply local earths where necessary. DEAD working can commence when it is SAFE to do so. TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS Temporary wiring must be as safe as permanent installations and must be replaced by a permanent installation as soon as practicable if it is likely to be needed for a period of longer than 3 months. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.) The head, eyes, hands and feet are all very vulnerable to injury. Equipment to prevent such accidents will be made available. Personal Protective Operatives will fully obey the requirements of any sign or notice indicating that protective clothing or equipment is to be worn. All operatives are required to wear suitable safety footwear whilst at work. Safety footwear should contain the following features: steel toecap, steel midsole, oil or chemical resistant soles, electrically insulating. All operatives are required to wear high visibility clothing whilst working on sites. All operatives are required to wear suitable head protection when instructed or as indicated in the risk assessment or site rules. When necessary, operatives will wear the appropriate ear defenders/ ear plugs issued and will be instructed in their maintenance and use. Operatives will wear the eye protection issued as appropriate to the work carried out or as indicated in any risk assessment or site rules. All management, employees, visitors, sub-contractors shall wear safety helmets whilst on Company sites, other than in areas specifically designated in writing by the Company as being areas where the risk of head injury is negligible. Information on any areas or working conditions where helmets need not be worn must be communicated during site inductions. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 42 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

43 Where other protective measures are not practicable, then for certain operations, the use of a safety harness may be necessary. The equipment must be suitable for the particular purpose intended. This equipment will be issued when required and operatives instructed in its use together with any other elated equipment such as lifelines, connectors, shock absorbers, fall arrest devices etc. A full body harness and short lanyard is mandatory in all boom type MEWP's or where there is a potential risk of being thrown from the working platform. All harnesses should have a 6 monthly test of thorough examination and replaced every 5 years or in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. All persons issued with protective clothing or equipment must immediately report any loss or defect in the equipment. Personnel are responsible for the hygiene aspects of their Personal Protective Equipment and should ensure high standards are maintained. The Company will monitor this requirement and take appropriate action where the condition of equipment is not acceptable. Specialised and complex items of Personal Protective Equipment will only be issued to competent users. Such items must be returned to storage following inspection and maintenance by a competent person and records made in the register of its availability for further service. MANUAL HANDLING OPERATIONS Wherever possible operatives must use mechanical means to lift and transport items. Where use of mechanical means is impracticable, then sufficient persons must be available to lift the relevant load and take into account the size, shape and weight of that load. The path the load must follow and the immediate environment e.g. floor conditions; lighting, access etc. should be assessed. A suitable risk assessment must be carried out and workers should be trained. Ensure that items are lifted correctly with the back straight and using the legs to raise yourself if the load is low. Use a good grip, with the feet apart to hip width and one foot slightly in front of the other. Avoid twisting, stooping, or reaching to lift or deposit the load. Ensure that access areas are clean and clear and that the lighting is adequate. Wear gloves and safety footwear, and other PPE relevant to the working environment. Protect sharp edges. Avoid long lifts and, if necessary, change grip when the load is at waist height. Keep the load close to your body. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 43 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

44 Arrange storage so that the heaviest loads are in the most convenient position i.e. from knee to shoulder range. For long distances, arrange supports to allow the load to be placed for brief breaks. During repetitive work, ensure sufficient time for resting. If more than 1 person is involved then a competent person must be nominated to control the handling activities. If possible, break the load down into smaller items. If possible, provide proper handles, handholds or use carrying devices, to avoid the possibility of trapped fingers etc. Secure items which are loose to prevent the load shifting when being carried. Avoid carrying up and down steps. Manual Handling procedure for an individual 1. Plan the lift and be sure that you are capable of lifting the load comfortably unaided. Be sure that you can lift the load to the required height without overstretching. 2. It is preferable to have the heavier side of the object close to your torso, so position yourself / slide the object so that you can lift in this manner where possible. 3. Position the feet with the leading leg as far forward as comfortable and preferably pointing in the direction you intend to go. 4. Bend the knees to get down to the load - do not kneel - keeping your back straight. Keep your shoulders level and in line with your hips. 5. Keep your arms within the boundary of your legs and if possible use a hook grip rather that keeping fingers straight. The type of grip may depend on individual preference. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 44 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

45 6. Lift the load as smoothly as possible, keeping your back straight at all times. Carry the load close against your trunk. 7. Put the load down by bending your legs to lower the load smoothly and then adjust the position by sliding the object. Put down when required to adjust Avoid twisting the back or leaning sideways, especially while the back is bent Handling procedure for groups 1. Plan the lift and be sure that all member of the group are aware of the plan. Be sure that all team members can lift the load to the required height without overstretching and can lift their share of the load. 2. All team members should lift their share from the start of the lift so position the team / slide the object so that you can lift in this manner. 3. Position the feet with the leading leg as far forward as comfortable and preferably pointing in the direction you intend to go. 4. Bend the knees to get down to the load - do not kneel - keeping your back straight. Keep your shoulders level and in line with your hips. 5. Keep your arms within the boundary of your legs and if possible use a hook grip rather that keeping fingers straight. The type of grip may depend on individual preference. 6. Lift the load together, as smoothly as possible, on a count (e.g. lifting on three, 1, 2, 3 ). All team members should keep their backs straight at all times and carry the load close against their trunks. 7. Put the load down together, on a count, by bending your legs to lower the load smoothly and then adjust the position by sliding the object. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 45 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

46 TRAINING The Managing Director will carry out an annual review of health and safety training needs and will provide the relevant training to those that need it. Training needs will also be reviewed by the Sales Engineer on a job by job basis and any training needs identified and the Managing Director made aware of training requirements. A training plan will be developed and a training matrix of existing competencies will be maintained. Training needs will also be identified during the tender stage. Site Induction Training / Tool Box Talks The Company, will carry out induction training for all operatives and their sub contractors informing them of: The principal risks identified in the health and safety plan or the activities they will carry out The required controls for the hazards identified The P.P.E. requirements and any site rules. Details of emergency procedures including fire arrangements and first aid Details of any welfare arrangements. Accident and incident reporting. The Engineers will brief the details of any method statements that have been produced by the Company relating to the work to be carried out. All work will be planned to ensure that only competent trained employees and subcontractors will be engaged in undertaking the labour activities. Where personnel are not competent, arrangements will be made to either train individuals or employ competent sub-contractors. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 46 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

47 CONTROL OF SUBSTANCES HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended) imposes a duty on every employer to identify all substances in use and to assess the risk to their employees (and others) from the substance, taking into account the manner in which it is being used and the quantities involved. 'Substance Hazardous to Heath' means any substance which is: Carrying a hazard warning symbol. A biological agent, i.e. Leptospirosis. Dust of any kind, when present in a substantial concentration. A list of substances used by the Company will be maintained on a register. The Company uses a very limited amount of substances that are hazardous to health and minimal quantities. New legislation on classification, labelling and packaging has been agreed at European Union level and, from 2015, will be directly applied on all EU member states, including the UK. The rules they have to follow when they are classifying substances will change though, and a new set of hazard pictograms (quite similar to the old ones) will be used. It is likely that these symbols will start to appear on substances prior to OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 47 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

48 CHIP COSHH SYMBOLS AND SAFE USE OF SUBSTANCES. Dangerous for the environment Chemicals that may cause an immediate or delayed danger to one or more components of the environment. Explosive Substances May react exothermatically with atmospheric oxygen, therefore quickly evolving gases, which may detonate, or upon heating explode. Oxidising Substances and preparations which give rise to an exothermatic reaction in contact with other substances, particularly flammable substances. Extremely Flammable Liquid substances and preparations have an extremely low flashpoint and a low boiling point and gaseous substances and preparations which are flammable in contact with air at ambient temperature and pressure. Very Toxic Substances and preparations which in very low quantities can cause death or acute or chronic damage to health when inhaled swallowed or absorbed through the skin. Corrosive Chemicals which may destroy living tissue on contact. Irritant Chemicals that may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. Harmful substances may cause death or acute or chronic damage to health when inhaled, swallowed or absorbed via the skin. Sensitising substances and preparations which, if they are inhaled or if they penetrate the skin, are capable of eliciting a reaction by hypersensitisation such that on further exposure to the substance or preparation, characteristic averse affects are produced. Always read product labels or safety data sheet before use. Ensure that the product is suitable for the intended use. Wear the appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE) supplied by your employer. Dilute products accurately, as directed on the label. Add product to water not water to product. Do not mix chemicals. To do so may generate a toxic gas which can KILL. Do not use unmarked containers. Label all trigger sprays. Do not use containers or bottles normally used for other purposes. (e.g. food or drink) Store products safely and securely when not in use. Keep products out of reach at all times from unauthorised personnel. Report all spillages or damaged containers to your supervisor or Safety Director. Avoid contact with all chemicals. Report all accidents to your supervisor or seek medical advice, showing the product label and Safety Data Sheet. Always use safe working practices. Obey the rules and do not take short cuts. Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations (CHIP) is replaced by the European CLP Regulations from 1st June There will be less of the CHIP symbols in use. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 48 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

49 ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE Alcohol and drug abuse by employees and sub-contractors can adversely affect the safety and health of themselves or others on our sites. Therefore, it is the policy of this Company that any person known to be, or strongly suspected of being, affected by alcohol or drugs will be removed from site and may be dismissed. THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DUTY OF CARE) REGULATIONS The Company is aware of its duty of care with regards to waste and the environment and will comply with Clients and Principal Contractors procedures relating to waste disposal and the Duty of Care. If the Company is responsible for the removal of waste from site, copies of all Waste Transfer Notes where appropriate will be placed in the Health and Safety File for the Clients retention. The Company is aware of its duty under the Environmental Protection Act. DRIVING ON COMPANY BUSINESS The Company will take all reasonable steps to secure the health and safety of our employees who drive or are carried in Company vehicles on company business. Employees are reminded that, despite familiarity, driving on the roads may be by far the most hazardous activity they undertake. The following precautions should be taken to minimise the risk: Plan work to minimise driving requirements. Ensure that the vehicle is maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and service intervals, including specific winter and summer precautions. Seek to avoid overlong days of work and driving. The Company will pay the reasonable cost of overnight accommodation should particularly long business journeys need to be undertaken involving overlong days of work. Plan the journey and plan the route. When reporting accidents and other incidents, the emergency services should be contacted as quickly as possible if an accident or incident needs immediate action. Before making the call, the vehicles must stop and park when and where it is safe to do so, or ask a passenger to make the call for you. On a motorway, it is best to use a roadside emergency telephone, as the emergency services will be able to locate you easily. If you have to us a mobile phone, first make sure you know your location from the numbers on the marker posts on the side of the hard shoulder. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 49 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

50 Report the development of any health problem that may limit or prevent driving, e.g. epilepsy or heart condition. Only the legally permitted number of passengers may be carried in accordance with the construction and use regulations. Ensure all vehicles have a current MOT, road tax and insured for business use. Seat belts must be worn at all times when driving. Do not adjust Sat Navs or other devices whilst driving. Do not use mobile phones, hands free kits, smoke or eat whilst driving. Take planned rest breaks and stop somewhere safe if you start to feel tired and take a rest. Driving and Mobile Telephones Drivers must have proper control of their vehicles at all times. The following precautions should be taken by each employee to minimise the risk: Never use a hand-held phone whilst driving a vehicle or item or mobile plant. You are not in full control if you are holding a mobile phone whilst driving. Only use hand-held phones after you have stopped in a safe place and turned the engine off. It is best not to use a hand-free phone whilst driving. Using a hands-free phone whilst driving will distract you. Although you may think that a hands-free phone will enable you to control the vehicle, your mind will not be fully on your driving. Avoid taking calls on hands-free phones. But if you must, say you are driving and end the conversation quickly. Otherwise you will put yourself and other road users at risk. For your own or passengers safety and that of other road users, use voic or divert calls so that messages can be left for you whilst your phone is switched off. Find a safe place to park to make a call or receive messages. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 50 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

51 WORKING AT HEIGHT All reasonable steps will be taken by the Company to ensure a safe working environment for employees and sub contractors working at height. The necessary preventative and protective measures to prevent falls of persons or materials will be made. The Company will provide information, instruction, training and supervision to ensure compliance of the Work at Height Regulations The weather conditions and external environment will be considered and in particular wind speeds when determining if it is safe to work at height. The Company will prepare a safe system of work and this must be complied with at all times by those involved in the work. Where it is not possible to follow the safe system: No further work should be undertaken. A responsible person should be informed Alternative procedures will be made and all employees and sub contractors will be made aware of these WORKING AT HEIGHT PROCEDURE Identify all activities where there is the danger of a fall from height that may cause injury should a fall occur Perform an initial risk assessment on those activities identified Eliminate the need to work at height where this is possible Perform a full risk assessment on those activities where it is not possible to eliminate the need to work at height Determine and implement control measures suitable for the work activity requiring the need to work at height Consult all relevant persons on the control measures proposed Develop and put into operation a monitoring and maintenance strategy for working at height Retain all records Review Risk Assessments formally on an annual basis, following an accident or incident or when changes to legislation, process or procedures change. Review Risk Assessments when there are changes to personnel, young or vulnerable workers. Risk Assessments should also be reviewed on an informal basis. The informal basis will highlight changes that occur due to changes in the work environment, or many other factors Ensure that communication is maintained throughout the period of work OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 51 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

52 THE USE OF MEWPS (Mobile Elevated Working Platform) All reasonable steps will be taken by the Company to ensure the safety, so far as is reasonably practicable, of employees and sub contractors who use MEWP s for access purposes whilst at work. All work activities using MEWP s will be risk assessed and as a result of the assessment a MEWP, suitable for the use intended will be provided. Control measures will be introduced to reduce the associated risks to a minimum and all necessary information and training will be provided to employees and sub contractors. Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWP s), is the term used generically to describe a Scissor Lift Platform, Cherry Pickers and Vehicle/Trailer Mounted Articulated and Telescopic Booms. A rescue plan will be provided wherever a MEWP is used, this will include a means to contact a named person at ground level who will be responsible in the event of an emergency and for operating the emergency lowering controls, in the event of this being required. Where MEWP s are used the ground conditions must be considered to ensure that the location where the MEWP is to be positioned to gain access to height is adequate and safe to operate the MEWP. We will ensure that those who operate a MEWP have recognised qualifications such as the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF), or Construction Plant Competency Scheme (CPCS). The operator should have their card available at all times and hold the appropriate classification of MEWP being operated. New employees and contractors will have their IPAF cards verified through the IPAF verification website and then their details will be entered onto our training matrix. Details of the category of MEWP which can be operated will be duly noted. A daily visual inspection of each MEWP will be carried out by a Competent Person to ensure that any obvious defects are discovered. A formal inspection of each MEWP must be made at periods not greater than 7 days. This inspection must be recorded. All MEWPS must pass a test of thorough examination within the last 6 months and the certificate readily available on site, preferably with the MEWP. All persons working in a Cherry Picker will be instructed that they are to wear a full body harness with a fixed length restraint lanyard. This must be attached to the lanyard caribina and attached to the anchor point within the basket. The MEWP operator should carry out a visual inspection of their safety harness before use. The MEWP basket should never be overloaded and details of the Safe Working Load (SWL) are detailed on a plate in the basket. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 52 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

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64 THE USE OF ALUMINIUM MOBILE TOWERS AT WORK - POLICY All reasonable steps will be taken by the Company to ensure the safety, so far as is reasonably practicable, of all employees and sub contractors who use aluminium mobile towers for access purposes whilst at work. All work activity will be risk assessed and as a result of the assessment a tower, suitable for the use intended, will be provided. Control measures will be introduced to reduce associated risks to a minimum and all necessary information and training will be provided to employees and sub contractors. All employees and sub contractors are required to comply with this policy in order to reduce any associated risks to a minimum. THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR USE OF ALUMINIUM MOBILE TOWERS AT WORK We will, in conjunction with our employees and sub contractors carry out a risk assessment of work activities requiring the use of aluminium towers for access purposes. We will take all necessary measures to reduce any risks found as a result of the assessment. A complete set of manufacturer s instructions for every tower built is to be made available to the erector, and towers are to be built in compliance with these instructions. The instructions must relate to the specific tower being built and are to be kept readily available for use as and when required. Generally we will erect scaffold towers using the advanced guard rail system. We will ensure that only those who are competent to erect, dismantle or make changes to aluminium mobile towers are allowed to do so. Such persons will hold a recognised qualification such as that issued by the Prefabricated Access Suppliers & Manufacturers Association (PASMA). The person holding the PASMA card will have it available and ready for inspection at any time. All aluminium towers will comply with BS EN 1004:2004 and are only to be sited on stable ground and will be visually inspected by those using it prior to use each time. Where ground conditions dictate, the wheels provided for use with the towers will be replaced by plates. Adjustable legs are only to be used for the levelling of the mobile tower and not to gain height. As a minimum, at least one leg must be on the minimum adjustment. The correct stabilisers, in strict compliance with the manufacturers instructions, are to be used at all times, or if ballast is used it will be in strict compliance with the manufacturers instructions. Where an aluminium tower has not been completed, a warning sign must be placed at the base adjacent to the foot of the access ladder. A handover should be made by the Competent Person prior to the aluminium mobile tower being made available for use for the first time. This handover should be recorded on a scafftag or similar proprietary tagging system. Where an aluminium tower has been in place for more than seven (7) days, or where a mobile tower has been adversely affected by weather or other exceptional circumstances OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 64 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

65 that are liable to jeopardise its safety, an inspection will be carried out by a Competent Person and a record made on the Scafftag. The manufacturer s states Safe Working Load (SWL) is to be complied with at all times. Edge protection in compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 will be assured on all aluminium mobile towers, this being: The top guardrail, or other similar means of protection, shall be at least 950mm, or in the case of such means of protection being already fixed at the coming into force of the Work at Height Regulations 2005, at least 910mm, above the edge from which any person may fall. A toe board which is suitable and sufficient to prevent the fall or any person or object from any place of work. There shall be no unprotected gap exceeding 470mm between the top of the toe board and mid guard rail or between the mid guard rail and top guard rail. Aluminium mobile towers will be fully decked at all times and access to the working platforms will be by means of an internal ladder provided for this purpose. Failure to comply with these requirements will be a disciplinary matter. Those who work on mobile scaffold towers are to carry out a visual inspection prior to use each time and if any faults, defects or if there are any missing components the tower is not to be used. The tower should be restricted from use and the site Supervisor informed immediately so that corrective action can be taken. Users are not to surf towers in an attempt to move them. That is, whilst standing on an aluminium mobile tower, pulling the tower along to the next required working position. This can de-stabilise the tower and it is also unsafe practice. Failure to comply with these requirements will be a disciplinary matter. Individual manufacturers carry out tests to enable them to provide specific guidance on height-to-base ratios, including circumstances where the installation of outriggers will be necessary. The following guidelines are to be followed: Freestanding towers built indoors can be built between 2.5 metres and 12 metres, without correct stabilisers or ballast. Freestanding towers built outdoors can be built between 2.5 metres and 8 metres, without correct stabilisers or ballast. Towers can be built to greater heights, but in all such cases they are built to a specific design, or tied in to a rigid support structure. As a general guide, it should be assumed that stabilisers will be required if an aluminium mobile tower is to have a working platform higher than 3 metres above ground level. When in use all wheels must be locked. Operatives must be instructed to dismount from any tower that is to be moved and to remove items from the working platforms, to ensure that these do not fall from height during the movement and strike a person below. Towers used outdoors should not be sheeted; the only time that this may be acceptable is when the tower is tied into a structure. Sheeting OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 65 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

66 increases the wind loading and can de-stabilise the mobile tower. Tower users are not to over reach when working from a tower as this may move the centre of gravity to a point outside the base area of the scaffold tower, possibly causing its overturn. Tower users are not to undertake operations where lateral forces are applied to an adjacent structure from a point that is high on the tower, as this could also overturn the tower. Operatives are to be instructed that they must never try to gain extra height on a mobile tower by placing boxes, crates, step ladders, hop ups or anything similar on a working platform as this is extremely dangerous. Failure to comply with these requirements will be a disciplinary matter. The strength of the wind can cause problems when towers are exposed. The manufacturer s instructions are to be complied with in all instances. Some manufacturers recommend that all work from a mobile tower should cease when the wind speed reaches 17 mph, unless the tower is tied into a structure. In instances where wind speeds are likely to reach 40 mph, towers should be dismantled. The Beaufort Wind Scale should be used to assess the strength of wind speed where a measuring instrument is not available. Beaufort Scale OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 66 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

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71 THE USE OF LADDERS, STEPS & PODIUMS - POLICY All reasonable action will be taken by the Company to ensure the safety, so far as is reasonably practicable, of all employees and sub contractors who use ladders, steps and podiums whilst at work. All work activity will be risk assessed and as a result of the assessment suitable ladders, steps and podiums will be provided for use. Control measures will be introduced to reduce associated risks to a minimum and all necessary information and training will be provided to employees and sub contractors. All employees and sub contractors are required to comply with this policy in order to reduce any associated risks to a minimum. THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE USE OF LADDERS, STEPS & PODIUMS We will, ensure that all ladders, steps and podiums are of good construction, sound material and suitable for the task to be performed. Class III ladders will not be used at work. Classification Duty Rating Maximum Static Vertical Load Application Symbol Class 1 130kg 175kg Industrial Class EN kg 150kg Commercial Class III 95kg 125kg Domestic Class I Ladders are the highest rated ladders in terms of strength and quality. These ladders are suitable for use in heavy duty industrial applications and environments. The European Standard EN131 is a Europe wide classification and it replaced the old British Class II Ladder Standard. Within the UK this classification is known as BS EN131. Ladders of this type are most suitable for commercial light trade work and heavy duty DIY use. Class III Ladders are only suited to occasional light domestic tasks and are definitely not suitable for use within any commercial or trade environment. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 71 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

72 We will ensure that all ladders, steps and podiums are clearly identified, regularly inspected and maintained by a Competent Person. A register will be maintained and the inspections logged with any defective equipment being taken out of services until it has been repaired or replaced. Ladders, steps and podiums are to be stored in a manner that does not lead to warping, defects or reduction in strength. Implementing a reporting system will ensure that any concerns, problems, risks or defects whilst using ladders, steps and podiums are highlighted and the Installation Engineer notified so that appropriate action such as repair or replacement can be carried out. We will provide all information and training required to use ladders, steps and podiums safely and provide Supervision in high risk environments. Employees and sub contractors will be briefed on the correct selection of equipment to ensure that the right type of ladder is used and metal ladders are not used where they could come into contact with LIVE electrical equipment or overhead power lines. Tools are to be carried up using a safe means so that three points of contact can be made when climbing etc. Ladders are to be used at the correct angle of 75 degrees or 1 unit out for every 4 metres in height. They must be footed and tied to a secure structure to prevent slipping. Where a ladder cannot be tied in it must be footed at all times by another person. Ladders should extend by at least 1.05 metres (5 rungs) above any landing stage. Ladders are to be taken down at the end of the day or when the job is finished to prevent unauthorised access. The top two steps of a step ladder are not to be used unless it has a suitable handrail. The top three steps of a swing-back or a double-sided stepladder should not be used or where a step forms the very top of the stepladder OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 72 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

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80 HAND ARM VIBRATION (HAV s) The Company recognises that HAV s exposure can arise from the use of hand held tools, hand guided machinery and hand fed machinery. The Company will take all reasonable steps to eliminate the hazard and where this is not reasonably practical control the hazard. Consideration will be given to the selection of tools and equipment with low vibration levels and the rotation of work to reduce exposure levels. Where a risk assessment indicates the need we will arrange health surveillance. Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) The daily exposure limit value (ELV) is 5 m/s2 A(8) The daily exposure action value (EAV)is 2.5 m/s2 A(8) For Whole Body Vibration (WBV) The daily exposure limit value is 1.15 m/s2 A(8) The daily exposure action value is 0.4 m/s2 A(8) When selecting vibrating tools the vibration levels will be duly noted and the maximum exposure time calculated. Details of the daily exposure limit will be identified in the risk assessment. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 80 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

81 ASBESTOS The Company is aware that many buildings built prior to the year 2000 may contain asbestos. The Company does not plan to work with asbestos but will ensure that all employees and sub contractors have asbestos awareness training if they are to work on the fabric of any building built prior to the year The asbestos register or asbestos survey will be inspected prior to commencing work to identify the location and type of asbestos. If we disturb asbestos the Company will STOP work immediately and notify the Principal Contractor, Owner or Occupier of the premises. The area will be sealed off and warning signs put in place. We will not enter the area until the Principal Contractor or building owner/occupier has arranged for an asbestos survey, had any contamination cleaned up and the area has been declared safe by an asbestos professional. CONTROL OF SUB CONTRACTORS We will ensure that any sub contractor has the appropriate skills, knowledge, ability, training and experience to carry out the work. An assessment of the competencies of our sub contractors will be made by reviewing previous experience and checking competence cards, training certificates, health and safety management arrangements and documentation, accreditations and insurances. We will maintain records of our assessments. SELECTION OF SUPPLIERS We will ensure that any supplier of equipment that we install has the appropriate skills, knowledge, ability, training and experience to manufacture and/or supply the equipment. An assessment of the competencies of our suppliers will be made by reviewing previous experience, accreditations, insurances, warranties, design considerations and performance levels and reliability of the equipment. We ensure that any equipment is supplied in accordance with current industry standards, carries CE Marking or ATEX markings where required and complies with relevant European Norms, directives and other appropriate standards and specifications. All equipment that we install will have installation and operation & maintenance manuals in English which we will provide to the end user. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 81 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

82 HEALTH SURVEILLANCE All employees will complete a general medical questionnaire as well as a questionnaire relating to noise, HAVS, respiratory and skin condition. Where any of our activities cannot be controlled satisfactorily and expose our workers to the potential of ill health then we will carry out health surveillance. Our key areas of ill health that we have identified from our activities as being essential to control are:- noise induced hearing loss hand arm vibration dermatitis respiratory CONSTRUCTION DUST Where any drilling into bricks, walls, floors or concrete is to take place then suitable arrangements will be put in place to reduce the levels of construction dust or silica dusts such as on tool extraction, LEV s or damping down. The appropriate PPE and RPE with a minimum Assigned Protection Factor (APF) of 20 is to be worn. The contents of the HSE Construction Information Sheet 36 must be followed. Anyone wearing face fit type RPE must be fit tested on each make/model of RPE worn. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 82 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

83 WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES We do not plan to work in confined spaces as defined in the Confined Spaces Regulations Should there be a need to do so a risk assessment will be carried out and a safe system of work prepared and followed. Anyone who is required to work in confined spaces will undertake suitable training to do so. Any work to be carried out in confined spaces will be subject to a suitable and sufficient rescue plan being in place along with emergency arrangements. WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO OVERHEAD CABLES We will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out before working under or in close proximity to overhead cables. Consideration will be given to contact of the cables with vehicles, plant or equipment as well as the handling of long objects such as scaffold tubes, tower scaffold, sheeting, or ladders. HSE Guidance notes GS6 will be followed. WORKING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BURIED SERVICES We will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out before working under or in close proximity to buried services. Consideration will be given to contact with electricity cables, gas pipes or other buried services. Where appropriate cable avoidance tools will be used and reference made to any buried service drawings that are available. HSE guidance HSG47 will be followed. WORK ADJACENT TO WATER We will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out before working adjacent to or over water. Consideration will be given to ensuring that persons do not fall into water. This will be achieved by the provision of barriers, fencing, safety harnesses, covers to openings etc. These precautions must also protect the safety of the public, especially children. Suitable security measures will be necessary to prevent the theft of rescue equipment, boats, etc., outside working hours. Weather, tidal, flooding etc, conditions must be taken into account when planning rescue measures and using boats as transport. We will ensure that all safety equipment is in good condition before each use, and that it is worn or used. Employees and sub contractors will be briefed on the safety procedures and the arrangements for summoning assistance. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 83 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

84 NOISE We will ensure that a risk assessment is carried out of all activities that result in noise exposure. We will select plant and equipment with low noise levels and provide information to our Employees and sub contractors. We will determine any necessary remedial measures and preference will be given to engineering solutions where this is reasonably practical. We will provide our Employees and sub contractors with suitable and effective hearing protection, free of charge, in the event of engineering solutions not being a viable option. We will indicate with suitable signage any areas where mandatory hearing protection is required. Hearing protection will be provided to all Employees and sub contractors when noise exceeds 80 db(a) exposure over 8 hours. We will provide information and training on noise induced hearing loss and the correct use of hearing protection. Hearing protection should be mandated when noise exceeds 85 db(a) exposure over 8 hours and health surveillance will be made available. We will however mandate the wearing of hearing protection at 80 db(a) LONE WORKING It is the intention, so far as is reasonable, that we will ensure that safe systems of work are used and that a safe place of work exists for its Employees and sub contractors. Where persons are required to work alone they will have suitable training and we will provide them with information about the safe system of work to be adopted. We will carry out a risk assessment for all those required to work alone and ensure that adequate arrangements are put in place. There will be an adequate system of communication and regular contact and a means to summon help in the event of an injury or should an emergency situation arise. We will take into account the vulnerability of certain employees such as young workers, disabled staff, females and temporary staff. WORK EQUIPMENT It is the intention, so far as is reasonable, that we will ensure that safe systems of work are used and that a safe place of work exists for its Employees and sub contractors. Where persons are required to use work equipment they will have suitable training. We will comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998 and ensure that equipment has adequate guarding and isolation procedures and that all work equipment is adequately maintained and fit for use. Employees and sub contractors will be reminded that they should not interfere with equipment provided for their safety, adopt or adjust them or remove any guards. They are to carry out pre use checks of equipment and not use anything that is defective but report it immediately to us. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 84 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

85 ABRASIVE WHEELS It is the intention, so far as is reasonable, that we will ensure that safe systems of work are used and that a safe place of work exists for its Employees and sub contractors. Where persons are required to work with abrasive wheels they will have suitable training in the correct use of abrasive wheels. Abrasive wheels will include bench grinders, hand held grinders and cut off saws as well as internal grinders. Abrasive wheels should never be operated at excessive speeds above that which is marked on the spindle and wheel. The correct abrasive wheel should be selected for the relevant task. Abrasive wheels should only be mounted, dressed and balanced by a competent person. Small tools training should be provided to all those who use hand held grinders or similar which should include training on abrasive wheels. When using abrasive wheels ensure that the appropriate personal protective equipment is worn and in particular safety goggles or face visor. Abrasive wheels must not be used if they are damaged in any way and any electrical powered tool should have had a portable appliance test within the last 12 months. Some site will only permit their use under a hot work permit to work. WORKING WITH HAND TOOLS It is the intention, so far as is reasonable, that we will ensure that safe systems of work are used and that a safe place of work exists for its Employees and sub contractors. Where persons are required to work with hand tools they will have suitable training in the correct use of them. Where appropriate pre-use and post use checks of hand held tools should be carried out and any defects reported to us. All electrical powered tools should have had a portable appliance test within the last 12 months. Tools should only be used for the purpose for which they were designed and should be maintained. All portable tools should either be battery powered or 110 volts. Generally 240 Volt tools should not be used but where it has been deemed acceptable to use 240 Volt following assessment of the risks it should be protected with an RCD. 240 Volt tools will not be used outside or in wet conditions. Any safety devices or guards should remain in place and not be removed under any circumstances. Before any routine adjustment is made or the changing of a blade, disc or bit takes place, power tools must be isolated from the power source by removing the plug from the socket. All equipment that requires calibration will be calibrated and records maintained. All appropriate PPE as required by Company policy, detailed in the site rules or as outlined in the risk assessment must be work at all times when operating power tools. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 85 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

86 TRANSPORTABLE GAS CONTAINERS/CYLINDERS The Company will take all steps reasonable practicable to ensure the health and safety of all employees and sub contractors who in the course of their occupation, work with compressed gas containers/cylinders (transportable gas containers/cylinders) and the various plant and equipment used with them. It is accepted that hazards may arise when transportable gas containers/cylinders, or the gas within them, are received in the workplace, transported within it, stored, used or disposed of. The Company intends that those risks are minimised and to this end will provide all necessary information, training and safe working systems for those employees or sub contractors working with or handling transportable gas containers/cylinders or the gas within them. The Company will undertake assessments of the associated work and the area in which it is carried. The Company will take action, so far as is reasonably practicable, to reduce those risks that become apparent as a result of any assessment. The Company will ensure that adequate provision is made for the safe handling, storage and use of transportable gas containers/cylinders and the gases within them. When handling, transporting or using gas containers/cylinders or their contents employees and sub contractors are to position themselves in working positions so that they do not cause injury to themselves or suffer health problems. The Company will ensure that necessary safety devices such as flashback arrestors are installed and used when using the contents of transportable gas containers/cylinders. A safe system of work will be implemented at all times and only trained engineers will use transportable gas containers/cylinders and the gases in them. All gas containers/cylinders are to be transported or stored in the upright position and fixed firmly to prevent them falling. The gas containers/cylinders should not be allowed to get hot and equipment that is damaged is not to be used. The use of containers/cylinders containing gas should only be used in well ventilated areas suitable protective equipment should be used when using gas containers/cylinders and their associated equipment. Gas cylinders should be turned off when not in use and checked on a regular basis for gas leaks. GAS CONTAINERS/CYLINDERS TO BE TURNED OFF WHEN NOT IN USE OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 86 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

87 WELDING The need to maintain safe working practices throughout any welding process is paramount. A full risk assessment must be carried out for all the activities involved specific to the work area where the assessment is being carried out. Only trained operatives are to carry out welding or hot works. Hazardous Materials & Gases Both the oxygen and fuel gases, together with most materials used in the welding process are hazardous to health. Operatives should make themselves aware of these hazards by being familiar with the Method Statements, Risk Assessments, COSHH. assessment and any specific site restrictions such as hot work permits and appropriate insurance requirements. Working processes Working areas where welding processes are to be performed must be well ventilated and free from fire risk. Fumes and gases detrimental to health are emitted from most welding processes; these must be disposed of quickly, either by use of exhaust ventilation equipment or adequate circulation of fresh air throughout the working area. If necessary where these criteria cannot be assured operators should wear respiratory protective equipment (RPE). Where RPE is of the face fit type all wearers must be face fit tested on each make and model of RPE that they wear. The following precautions should be taken to ensure safe operation:- Hot works permit put in place. The immediate area cleared of combustible material. Fire blankets put in place to avoid hot molten metal burning anything. Correct lighting up or operating procedures (see manufacturer s instructions for equipment being used). Avoidance of handling hot work pieces. The use of correct protective clothing wherever required. Adequate ventilation. Adequate & sufficient fire fighting equipment such as fire blankets and fire extinguishers. Stopping all hot works at least one hour before the end of a shift. Checking the area for any smouldering debris. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 87 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

88 Personal Protective Equipment (P.P.E.) When carrying out any welding or hot work process precautions shall be taken to protect exposed parts of the head, body and clothing against heat and hot metal particles by wearing adequate protective clothing. Gloves These shall be worn to protect against heat and hot particles, and are usually made from chrome leather. Other proprietary brands are available made from a heat resisting material known as Kevlar Body Protection Flame retardant overalls should be worn wherever practical for all welding operations. Additional arm protection may be needed in restricted work areas. Eye Protection It is necessary to protect the eyes against heat and glare which may cause eye strain or arc eye, but more important from flying hot particles or sparks. There are various types of welding visors or goggles. Operator preferences and visual activity will influence the individual s choice as well as the actual process being undertaken. Head and Foot Protection Where there is a risk of injury from falling objects and contact with hot work pieces etc, both these items of P.P.E. shall be worn. Foot protection shall conform to EN345. Equipment Safety All welding equipment shall be maintained and checked prior to use to ensure it is free from defects and where appropriate tested and calibrated. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 88 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

89 PERMIT-TO-WORK SYSTEM Generally the Company will work under a permit to work issued by others but the Company will put in place permits-to-work to cover certain tasks where there is a foreseeable risk of injury or ill health. The permit to work is a controlled document of a safe system of work, which will lay down specific controls that must be complied with for reasons of health and safety when the relevant task is undertaken. Permits-to-work will list items that will require checking prior to the commencement of work such as isolation of machinery from energy sources, locking off isolations, the correct isolations have been made or any stored energy released. Work will not commence if conditions do not meet the required standard, where work is in progress and conditions change to fall below the standard, work must cease and the permitto-work withdrawn. The permit-to-work must have limitations on the times of work and ensures that the necessary checks and tests are undertaken. Where appropriate, other types of work that is being undertaken in adjacent areas that may impinge upon work being carried out under the permit-to-work may have to be prohibited. The permit-to-work must also have the necessary precautions that will need to be taken such as segregation of work area by physical barriers, provision of fall protection equipment and the use fire blankets and fire extinguishers for hot works etc. The permit-to-work should be displayed at the place of work as well as the place from which the work is controlled such as a Site Managers office. All persons that may be affected by the work being undertaken or working close by should be made aware of the work that is being undertaken. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 89 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

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99 SAFE USE OF OXYGEN Oxygen behaves differently to air, compressed air, nitrogen and other inert gases. It is very reactive. Pure oxygen, at high pressure, such as from a cylinder, can react violently with common materials such as oil and grease. Other materials may catch fire spontaneously. Nearly all materials including textiles, rubber and even metals will burn vigorously in oxygen. Even a small increase in the oxygen level in the air to 24% can create a dangerous situation. It becomes easier to start a fire, which will then burn hotter and more fiercely than in normal air. It may be almost impossible to put the fire out. A leaking valve or hose in a poorly ventilated room or confined space can quickly increase the oxygen concentration to a dangerous level. Ensure that all oxygen bottles are kept cool and fitted with a flash back arrestor and check for any leaks before use. When not in use isolate the supply at the valve. Anyone who carries out hot works using oxy/acetylene should be trained in gas safety. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 99 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

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106 SAFE USE OF ACETYLENE Ensure that all acetylene bottles are kept cool and fitted with a flash back arrestor and check for any leaks before use. When not in use isolate the supply at the valve. Anyone who carries out hot works using oxy/acetylene should be trained in gas safety. OH&S 001 Lias Industrial - Health and Safety Arrangements Page 106 of 111 December 2015 Rev II

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