WORK SAFETY MANAGEMENT

BRERON ENTERPRISES

2022
 MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND PLANNING
SAMPLE SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY
BRERON ENTERPRISES believes that no job or no task is more important than workers
health and safety.
If a job represents a potential safety or health threat, every effort will be made to plan a safe
way to do the task.
Every procedure must be a safe procedure. Shortcuts in safe procedures by either foremen or
workers will not be tolerated.
If a worker observes any unsafe condition, which may pose a potential threat to their health
or safety, it is expected that employees will immediately correct the situation when feasible
or inform management. Management has the responsibility to take adequate precautions,
comply with MIOSHA standards, and assure the safety and health of employees.

If a job cannot be done safely it will not be done.

Management will provide visible ongoing commitment, resources, and leadership to assure
the implementation of the SHMS. All employees will be provided equally high-quality safety
and health protection.
We acknowledge the importance of creating a positive safety culture through employee
involvement and effective policies and procedures.

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SAMPLE SAFETY AND HEALTH OBJECTIVES
BRERON plans to achieve worker safety and health through the following:
1. Designate a qualified safety person to coordinate the program.
2. Plan for safety before each job and each new task, using a written Job Safety
Analysis.
3. Make regular job site safety inspections and conduct health monitoring
4. Follow safety procedures and rules.
5. Provide on-going safety training.
6. Enforce safety rules and use appropriate discipline.

DESIGNATED SAFETY COORDINATOR

BRERON has designated Eng Francis Otieno (Project manager) to coordinate,
implement, and administer the safety and health system. Responsibilities include:
1. Understand potential job hazards and how to eliminate them.

2. Conduct or assist with Job Safety Analysis.

3. Assure compliance with MIOSHA construction safety and health standard
requirements.
4. Conduct regular job site safety and health inspections.
5. Establish safety and health procedures.
6. Coordinate regular safety and health training.
7. Conduct or assist with Tool Box Talks or Five Minute Safety Talks.
8. Maintain documentation of training, inspections, injuries and illnesses, and other
safety records.
9. Participate in accident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.

10. Involve employees in the implementation of the SHMS.

11. Create statistical reports that compare severity and frequency rates against prior
records.

SUPERVISOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
Our supervisors’ play an important part in creating and maintaining safe and healthful work
practices, policies, and procedures. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to identify potential
hazards, identify methods to control or eliminate the hazards, ensure employees
engage in safe and healthful work practices, and ensure employees receive safety and health
training to do their work. Safety and health performance will be part of our supervisors’
evaluations.
SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
Our management will take an active role on the safety and health committee. At least
annually the safety and health committee will develop written safety and health goals and
track monthly progress. These goals will be communicated to all employees. Our committee
will be comprised of management and hourly employees. Members will be appointed and will
serve on the committee for one year

RESPONDING TO SAFETY AND HEALTH ISSUES

Our management will take prompt consistent action when responding to safety and health
issues. They will demonstrate our management commitment to addressing safety and health
concerns and encourage employee participation. Management will respond to employees’
reports of hazards or potential hazards
Immediate supervisors will review, investigate, and take any necessary and appropriate
action on all employee reports of hazards or potential hazards. The employee reporting the
hazard or potential hazard will be notified of the outcome. Reporting of hazards or
potential hazards will be without fear of reprimand.

EMPLOYEE INVOLVEMENT

SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

The purpose of our safety and health committee is to participate in the implementation of the
safety and health system at BRERON. Our committee will be comprised of management and
employee representatives. Our committee will meet quarterly The committee will:
• Have defined goals and objectives.
• Address safety and health issues.
• Record and post minutes of the meetings.
• Involve employees in problem solving.
• Document action taken and post on the bulletin boards for all employees to read
and-or comment.
• Have a formal agenda.

NEW EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES, AND FACILITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

Mike letting (technical manager) will analyze new facilities, equipment, processes, and
materials for hazards and potential hazards. Findings will be documented and plans
developed to minimize or design out the hazards.
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
BRERON will utilize job safety analysis to determine potential hazards and identify
methods to reduce exposure to the hazards.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is a method of planning for safety and health. There are three parts
to the JSA.

1. The first component of a JSA is breaking down a job or task into the specific steps it
takes to complete the job. Although this can be done in small detail, typically only the
major steps are listed. This often results in five to ten steps. The steps are listed in
chronological order, listing the first thing that must be done, then what comes next,
and so on.
2. The second component of a JSA is to list all the hazards that are involved in each
step. There may be many hazards that get listed next to some steps and may not be
any associated with some steps.
3. The third step is to write down how each hazard will be eliminated or controlled In
other words, describe what needs to be done in order to perform that task safely.

EMPLOYEE REPORT OF HAZARDS

Our employees play a key role in identifying, controlling, and reporting hazards that may
occur or already exist in the workplace. Employee reports of potential hazards can be an
effective tool to trigger a closer look at a piece of equipment, operation, or how work is being
performed. Reports of potential hazards can also provide suggestions to eliminate a hazard.

ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION
We will conduct an investigation for all accidents/incidents and near misses. Our primary
goal of conducting an investigation is to determine the “root cause” to prevent the risk of a
future occurrence. Investigation reports can help determine injury and illness trends over
time, so that patterns with common causes can be identified and prevented. Investigations are
not intended to place blame.

 Accidents and “near-miss” incidents will be investigated by Nancy Jepchumba. The

reports will be reviewed by Johnstone Sato (director) within l0 days of an
accident/incident.

HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL

 Our management will develop systems to prevent and control hazards. These include: the
establishment of controls through engineering, work practice, personal protective equipment,
and/or administrative actions; systems to track hazard correction, preventive maintenance
systems; emergency preparation; and medical program.
Reporting Requirements:
 Risk Assessments
 Frequency of meetings
 Frequency of audits/inspections
 Incident statistics
 Corrective actions
 Number of lost time injuries
 Working days lost due to injury
 Current status of any injured personnel, damaged property or environmental damage or pollution
 Status of the implementation and outcomes of corrective actions undertaken as a result of OHS
inspections and risk assessments
 Status of OHS management system audits undertaken
all employees.
 A maintenance schedule for all vehicles and equipment will be
established by Mitambo Samuel (Site manager) Maintenance logs will be kept to
document work performed and repairs scheduled or ordered.
Required written programs such as: lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, right to know,
confined space, asbestos, benzene, lead, and fork lift permits will be developed.
Through a team effort all employees at Westmint construction limited will make “safety
checks” a part of routine work practices.

JOB SITE INSPECTIONS

BRERON will conduct daily job site inspections. Hazards will be documented, reviewed,
and corrections will be made in a timely manner. More detailed, written inspections will be
conducted by Eng Teresa Mbogo (secretary) on a monthly basis. The Safety Coordinator or
other designated safety person will tour each job site and observe potential safety/health
hazards, and develop a plan for safeguarding this company's workers which may include the
following
1. Removing the hazard.
2. Guarding against the hazard as required by MIOSHA
3. Providing personal protective equipment and enforcing its use.
4. Training workers in safe work practices.
4 Coordinating protection of workers through other contractors.
A CCIDENT INVESTIGA TION
All accidents resulting in injury or property damage will be investigated. The purpose of the
investigation is NOT to find fault, but to find the cause of the accident so similar incidents
can be prevented in the future.

1 All accidents, no matter how minor must be reported to the Foreman immediately.
2. Foremen must report ail accidents to the Safety Coordinator as soon as possible.
3. Foremen must complete an initial written accident investigation the day of the
accident, if possible.
4. All workers involved in the accident or who witnessed the accident must complete a
written statement describing the incident.
5. The Safety Coordinator will complete a thorough accident investigation to
determine root causes and corrective actions.
6. Near misses (situations where an accident almost happened) should be reported
Corrective action must be taken to prevent the same situation from occurring again
with the potential for serious injury. Foremen should make a note of near misses and
the corrective actions taken and report them to the Safety Coordinator, so that the
same corrections may be made on all the company’s job sites.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Hard hats will be worn on job sites at all times.
2. Eye protection will be won when there are potentials of hazards from flying objects or
particles, chemicals, arcing, glare, or dust.
3. Leather work boots shall be worn to protect from falling objects, chemicals, or
stepping on sharp objects. Safety toe footwear may be necessary' in some
instances. Athletic or canvas-type shoes shall not be worn.
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4. Protective gloves or clothing shall be worn when required, to protect against a hazard.
5. Harnesses and lanyards shall be utilized for fall protection as required.

POLICIES, PROCEDURES, SAFETY AND HEALTH RULES

Our management is responsible for implementing major decisions, policies and safety and
health procedures Specific safety and health procedures that are required by MIOSHA will
be put in writing such as: lockout, right to know, fall protection, confined space,
respiratory program, etc. A copy of our written safety program will be available on every
jobsite, either in the jobsite trailer, the gang box, or with the foremen

Nobility will inform and enforce the following safety rules:

All of our safety rules must be obeyed. Failure to do so will result in strict
disciplinary action.

1 Wear appropriate clothing and use sun block to prevent sunburn.

2. Watch where you are walking. Do not run. Keep your mind on your work at all
times.
3. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol or being under the influence during working hours
shall be cause for termination. Inform your supervisor if taking strong prescription
drugs that warn against driving or using machinery.
4. Do not distract the attention of fellow workers or engage in horseplay. Do not
engage in any act which would endanger another employee
5. Keep your working area free from rubbish and debris. A clean job is the start of a safe
job
6. Do not use a compressor to blow dust or dirt from your clothes, hair, or hands.
7. Report any fear of walking at heights to your supervisor.
8. Know where fire extinguishers are located and how to use them.
9. Lift correctly - with legs, not the back. If the load is too heavy' GET HELP. Do
stretching exercises prior to work activities. Approximately twenty percent of all
construction related injuries result from lifting materials.
10 Keep back at least 10’ from all power lines, further if high voltage.

11. Nobody but the operator shall be allowed to ride on equipment unless the
equipment is designed to carry a passenger.
12. Do not use power tools and equipment until you have been properly instructed in the
safe work methods and become authorized to use them.
13. Do not remove, displace, damage, or destroy any safety device or safeguard on
equipment or machinery.

14 .Barricade danger areas. Guard rails or perimeter cables may be required. Do not enter
an area which has been barricaded.

15. If you must work around power shovels, trucks, rough-terrain fork-lifts, dozers, or
other heavy equipment, make sure operators can always see you.
 Never walk within the swing radius of equipment counterweights.
 Never stand next to trucks when load straps are being released.
 Barricades are required for cranes.
 High visibility vests may be used to increase your visibility
16. Never oil, lubricate, or fuel equipment while it is running or in motion.
17. Before servicing, repairing, or adjusting any powered tool or piece of equipment,
disconnect it, lock out the source of power, and tag it out
 18. Excavations over five feet deep must be shored or sloped as required Keep out of
trenches or cuts that are not properly shored or sloped. Excavated material or other
debris shall not be stored nearer than two feet from the edge of the excavation.
Excavations less than 5 feet will require cave in protection where conditions indicate
possible side failure.
19. Practice the following safety procedures when using ladders.
 Use the "four to one” rule when using a ladder One foot of base for every
four feet of height.
 Portable ladders in use shall be equipped with safety feet unless the ladders .
are tied, blocked or otherwise secured. Step ladders shall not be used as a
straight ladder.
 Ladders must extend three feet above landing on roof for proper use.
 Defective ladders must be properly tagged and removed from service
 Keep ladder bases free of debris, hoses, wires, materials, etc.
20. Build scaffolds according to manufacturers' recommendations and MIOSHA
Construction Safety Standard, Part 12, Scaffolding.
• Scaffolds over 10’ must have guardrails on all open sides.
• Scaffold planks shall be properly lapped, cleated or otherwise secured to prevent
shifting.
21. Use ground fault circuit interrupters at all times with any temporary power
supply. Use only extension cords of the three-prong type
22. Fall protection is required at 6 feet or higher. 100% tie-off means the harness and
lanyard are always connected to anchorage.
23. Never throw anything "overboard." Someone passing below may be seriously
injured.
24. Open fires are prohibited.
25. Know what emergency procedures have been established for your job site. (Location
of emergency phone, first aid kit, stretcher location, fire extinguisher locations,
evacuation plan, etc ).

26. Never enter a manhole, well, shaft, tunnel or other confined space which could
possibly have a hazardous atmosphere because of lack of oxygen, or presence of toxic or
flammable gas, or has a possibility of engulfment by solids or liquids.
• Only a qualified person will test the confined area with an appropriate detector
before entry.
• Wear the necessary personal protective equipment.
• Provide ventilation by blowing fresh air into the confined space.
• An attendant (hole-watch) may be required to be stationed all the entrance

SAFETY DISCIPLINE
BRERON has implemented the following four step disciplinary system when safety rules
are not followed or other unsafe actions endanger workers.
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
• Our employees will participate in regular safety and health inspections monthly to
help identify potentially hazardous conditions and unsafe actions and initiate
corrections. Findings will be presented to Safety and Health Committee chairperson
for review. Corrective action will be implemented under the direction of Titus Lagat
(director) in a timely manner.

SUGGESTION SYSTEM
• Our employees are encouraged to make safety and health suggestions to help
improve a process, prevent an accident, or to make any improvement in the safety
and health system. The suggestion system will be implemented by Nancy Jepchumba
(operation manager) who will be responsible for determining priority and the proper
means of implementation. Safety suggestions will be shared with the safety and
health committee for input. Suggestion forms can be placed in suggestion boxes at
Tamarind Place, Ronald Ngala Street. or given directly to Titus Lagat (operation
manager).

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPA TION

Our employees will be given an opportunity to provide input regarding recommendations on
safety and health products, procedures, and training as it pertains to daily work operations.
For example, employees may be given some responsibility to test out products or conduct
research to substantiate recommendations. Employee input may be provided through the
suggestion system, report of hazard, or through actions the safety and health committee
initiates. Employees may participate in a variety of ways such as; a trainer, inspector, or
problem solver.

WORKSITE ANALYSIS

We will conduct a worksite analysis, through systematic actions that provide information as
needed to recognize and understand the hazards and potential hazards of our workplace.
Listed below are types of worksite analysis actions that can assist with making an inventory
of potential hazards in our workplace:
1. Job safety analysis.
2. Comprehensive hazard surveys (insurance inspections, MIOSHA On-site, etc.).
3. Hazard analysis of changes in the workplace (new equipment, new processes).
4. Regular site safety and health inspections (employee and management).
5. Employee report of hazards or potential hazards.
6. Accident and incident investigations with corrective actions and follow-up.
7. Injury and illness trend analysis.
8. Personal protective equipment assessment.
9. Ergonomic analysis.
10. Specific identification of confined spaces.
11. Identification of energy sources for specific machines.
12. Copies of written inspections and surveys by: fire department, in-house as required
by safety and health standards (e.g., overhead crane inspections, powered industrial
truck daily inspection, etc.).
First violation: Oral warning; notation for personnel file.
Second violation: Written warning; copy for file or Personnel Office
Third violation: Written warning; one day suspension without pay.
Fourth violation: Written warning and one-week suspension, or termination if
warranted.

Zero-tolerance Violations: Some safety violations are of such serious nature that there will be
no warnings and termination may result Examples include:

 Entering hazardous confined spaces without following proper procedures,

 Failing to use fall protection equipment,
 Entering unsafe excavations.
Both the employee and the supervisor allowing these unsafe acts may be terminated.

A record will be maintained of all disciplinary actions.

EMERGENCYPROCEDURES
In case of an emergency on site the following procedures will be instituted at each site.
1. Method of communication will be determined at each site: telephone, radio, etc.
2. Post the following emergency telephone numbers:
• Police,
• Fire,
• Medical Response Team.
3. Post the job site address near the communication station.
4. Post names of first aid responders on site First responders should obtain all
required First Aid/CPR and Bloodbome Exposure training.
5. Designate person to direct emergency crews to site of emergency.
6. Instruct each employee if known harmful plants, reptiles, animals, insects, or other
environmental hazards are present, including:

 The potential hazards,

 How to avoid injury,
 Applicable first aid procedures to be used in the event of injury'.

EXCAVATION SAFETY
Pre-job planning is vital to accident-free excavations and trenching; safety cannot be
improvised as work progresses.
The following concerns must be addressed by a qualified person.
1. Evaluate soil conditions and select and construct appropriate protective systems in
accordance with MIOSHA Part 9. Excavation, Trenching and Shoring
2. If the trench is 5’ or deeper, you must use one of the following.
 sloping of trench sides
 benching of trench sides
 trench boxes,
  shoring,

3. If the trench is less than 5’ but is hazardous due to soil or the nature of the trench,
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then you must use protective systems.
4. Appropriate protective systems to prevent a cave-in may include:
5. Inspect the site daily at the start of each shift, following a rainstorm, or after any
other hazard-increasing event.
6. Contact MISS DIG to locate underground lines at least 3 days prior to excavating
7. Plan for traffic control when necessary. Refer to the Michigan Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control (MMUTC) Part 6 (available from the Michigan Department of
Transportation) for traffic control.
8. Determine proximity to structures that could affect choice of protective systems. For
example, ensure roads, sidewalks, or buildings are not too close to allow the use of a
trenchbox or adequate sloping.
9. Test for low oxygen, and hazardous gases and vapors, especially when gasoline
engine-driven equipment is running, or the dirt has been contaminated by leaking
lines or storage tanks. Fuel-powered equipment produces carbon monoxide in the
exhaust and must not be used without adequate ventilation. Provide appropriate
respiratory protection when necessary.
10. Provide safe access into and out of the excavation. If the excavation is 4' or greater,
ensure a ladder is within 25’ of workers in the excavation.
11. Provide appropriate protections if water accumulation is a problem. Water flow’ and
accumulation must be inspected and must be controlled.
12. Keep excavations open the minimum amount of time needed to complete
operations

General Safety Rules

1. Always store materials in a safe manner. Tie down or support piles if necessary to prevent
falling, rolling, or shifting.

2. Shavings, dust scraps, oil or grease should not be allowed to accumulate Good
housekeeping is a part of the job.
3. Trash piles must be removed as soon as possible Trash is a safety and fire hazard
4. Do not store any materials on stairs, stairwells, walkways, ramps, platforms, etc.
5. Do not block aisles, traffic lanes, fire exits, gangways, or stairs
6. Avoid shortcuts - use ramps, stairs, walkways, ladders, etc.

7. Standard guardrails must be erected around all floor openings and excavations must be
barricaded. Contact your supervisor for the correct specifications

8 Do not remove, deface or destroy any warning, danger sign, or barricade, or interfere with
any form of protective device or practice provided for your use or that is being used by other
workers.

9. Get help with heavy or bulky materials to avoid injury to yourself or damage to material.

10 Do not use tools with split, broken, or loose handles, or burred or mushroomed heads.
Keep cutting tools sharp and carry all tools in a container.

11 Know the correct use of hand and power tools. Use the right tool for the job.

12. Know the location and use of fire extinguishing equipment and the procedure for
sounding a fire alarm.

13 .Flammable liquids shall be used only in small amounts at the job location and in
approved safety cans.

14. Proper guards or shields must be installed on all equipment and power tools before use.
Do not use any equipment or tools without the guards in their proper working condition. No
“homemade” handles or extensions (cheaters) will be used!

15. All electrical power tools (unless double insulated), extension cords, and equipment must
be properly grounded.

16. All electrically powered equipment, tools and extension cords must be properly insulated.
Damaged cords must be replaced.