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====== Safety Policy Statement ======

It is the policy of Picnic Time, Inc. that all work will be performed in a safe manner, and it is the intent of Picnic Time, Inc. to provide the safest working environment in the industry. Further, it is a commitment of Picnic Time, Inc. to comply with all federal and state Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) regulations.

It is the responsibility of all managers and supervisors to ensure that all activities under their control are performed in a safe manner and in an environment conducive to safe operations.

It is a condition of employment for all employees to follow all safety rules and directives. Further, they will use the personal protective equipment described in the safety policy and immediately report any unsafe working conditions or situations.

===== Table of Contents =====

  * Training Program Overview
  * First Aid Procedures
  * General Safety Policy for Office 
  * General Safety Policy for Warehouse
  * Fire Procedures
  * Earthquake Procedures
  * Hazardous Material Communication Program
  * In Case of a Chemical Emergency
  * Safety and Use of Company Vehicles Policy

===== Training Program =====

The Company has developed a comprehensive training program to provide employee information and comply with the provisions of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Employee training takes place at time of employment, at safety meetings, and whenever the hazards change or a new chemical is introduced into the workplace. Management is responsible for providing training to all warehouse employees 

Questions and requests should be directed toward Management during formal meetings or to supervisors on a day-to-day basis. 

Proper Lifting:
Before lifting anything, follow these steps: 
  - Inspect material for slivers, jagged edges, burrs, rough or slippery surfaces, protruding nails, etc. 
  - Make sure that your hands are free of oil and grease. 
  - Wear the appropriate protective clothing (gloves, etc.). 
  - Size up the load. Estimate the weight, size and shape. If the load is too much to handle, GET HELP. 
  - Stand close to the object, keeping your feet 8 to 12 inches apart for good balance. 
  - Bend the knees to a comfortable position and get a good handhold. 
  - Using both leg and back muscles and keeping your back straight, lift the load straight up. Move smoothly and easily, pushing with the legs and keeping the load close to your body. Avoid sudden jerks. 
  - Lift the load to carrying position. Avoid twisting and turning about until the lift is complete. 
  - To turn the body, change foot position and check to see that your path is clear before moving. 
  - To set the load down, bend the knees, using leg and back muscles. When the load is securely positioned, release it. 

===== First Aid Procedures =====

Due to the potential exposure to blood borne diseases during first aid treatment, the following procedures shall be followed by all personnel:

  - In addition to the regular first-aid supplies, each first aid kit will be supplied with disposable rubber gloves/vinyl and re-sealable storage bags for disposing blood soiled materials.
  - Employees administering first aid for a bleeding injury should wear rubber gloves whenever possible. Additionally, all blood soiled materials should be promptly sealed in a Zip-loc storage bag and disposed of in a dumpster. Avoid disposing medical waste in a wastebasket.

**If injury/illness requires more than basic first aid, call 911 and notify management immediately.**

===== General Safety Policy =====

Office Safety:
  - Report any injury to your supervisor immediately. 
  - No smoking shall be allowed in the building.
  - All office equipment should be inspected and tested periodically to ensure proper operation and safety. Damaged office equipment or equipment which fails to meet safety standards shall be removed from service immediately and replaced with equipment which does meet the standards.
  - Watch for unsafe conditions such as defective equipment, burned out lights, loose steps, torn carpet, etc and report them to your supervisor immediately. 
  - Trash and debris shall be stored in proper containers.
  - Conduct yourself properly at all times. Horseplay is not permitted. 
  - Advise your supervisor promptly of any unsafe conditions or practices. 
  - Obey safety signs in buildings and on equipment. 
  - Don't overload wall sockets and extension cords.
  - Don't touch electrical switches, sockets, plugs, etc with wet hands.
  - Store supplies inside cabinets, not on top of them. Store heavy items in lower drawers or on low shelves.
  - Close the drawer in your desk before getting up and close file drawers before walking away from the file cabinet. This prevents the danger of people walking into an open file drawer or desk drawer. 
  - Keep the floor and walkway clear of electrical, telephone and computer cables, boxes, etc. 
  - Running is not permitted anywhere except in extreme emergencies. 
  - Do not report to work during "off hours" without your supervisor's knowledge. 
  - Do not permit family members, friends or acquaintances to participate in work related tasks unless those persons are employees of Picnic Time, Inc.. 

===== General Safety Policy =====

==== Warehouse Safety ====

  - Report any injury to your supervisor immediately
  - Materials shall be properly stored and stacked.
  - All stairways and landings shall have proper railings. All aisles will be accessible.
  - No smoking shall be allowed in the building.
  - Motorized vehicles shall have guidance from an employee outside the vehicle while backing up.
  - Trash and debris shall be stored in proper containers.
  - Seat belts are to be worn while operating forklifts.
  - Employees shall not ride on forks of forklifts or on top of loads being moved by the forklifts.
  - Forklifts shall not normally be operated on public roadways. If the occasion requires such usage, special permission must be obtained from management. 
  - Employees must not stand between trucks or trailers when truck is backing up. Employees should stand to the side of the truck and give the driver signals.
  - Vehicles shall always be operated at extremely low rates of speed when in the warehouse.
  - All employees working in the warehouse must wear approved safety glasses when required. 
  - Ladders shall comply with OSHA standards, be in good working condition (damaged or broken ladders shall not be used), be fastened when they are in place and be on a firm base. Ladders are to be used exclusively for transportation of persons - one person at a time. Extreme caution should be taken to avoid contact of ladders with electrical lines.
  - When ascending or descending a ladder, the user must face the ladder.
  - Each employee must use at least one hand to grasp the ladder when progressing up or down the ladder.
  - Employees may not carry any objects or loads that could cause them to lose their balance and fall.
  - All tools and equipment shall be in safe and serviceable condition and shall be inspected periodically.
  - No type of motorized equipment shall be repaired while it is in operation.
  - Defective power or hand tools shall not be used.
  - Running is not permitted anywhere except in extreme emergencies. 
  - Do not report to work during "off hours" without your supervisor's knowledge. 
  - Do not permit family members, friends or acquaintances to participate in work -related tasks unless those persons are employees of Picnic Time, Inc. 
  - Look where you are going. Don't block your view by carrying loads higher than eye level.

===== Fire Procedures =====

  - <hi #fff200>Person spotting fire will be responsible for notifying management of location and nature of fire immediately and in a manner that is safe and expeditious.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>Management will be responsible to call fire department and for reporting fire, using 911 emergency number.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>Management will announce to all employees that a fire is in progress, and will advise employees to evacuate the building per evacuation route map.</hi> 
  - <hi #fff200>General Manager/Safety Director will be responsible for checking that all employees have evacuated the main office, and restrooms.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>Warehouse manager will ride their Bike to all other buildings to inform any workers to go to the assembly point.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>All employees will be responsible to pick up and remove any valuables or personal items on their way out. This, however, is secondary to the safe exit from the building by all occupants.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>All employees will be responsible as they leave to close any doors or windows in their area to help contain the fire only if it is safe to do so.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>Any customers or visitors should be escorted out of the building by the employee with whom they are dealing.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>All employees must report to the front parking area where Safety Coordinators will take attendance using employee list for their area.  Safety Coordinators will be identified by orange vest. Safety Coordinators will then Check in with Safety Director, Identified by wearing a Yellow Vest.</hi>
  - <hi #fff200>General Manager/Managing Partners will be responsible for making the decision when it is safe to re-enter the building and informing other employees to do so.</hi>

<hi #fff200>A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2-A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of building area.  A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2-A, shall be provided and kept at a distance not less than 20 feet, but not greater than 75 feet, from piles of combustible materials. All employees should familiarize themselves with the location of all fire extinguishers.</hi>

<hi #fff200>At least one portable fire extinguisher, ABC type, 20 lbs., will be located not less than 25 feet or more than 75 feet from any flammable liquid storage area.</hi>

The following are definitions of types of fires most frequently encountered:

Class A Fire - wood, paper, or trash having glowing embers.
Class B Fire - flammable and combustible liquids, oils, gasoline, grease and paints.
Class C Fire - combustible metals or electrical.

===== Earthquake Procedures =====

This plan has been prepared to minimize injuries and damage in the event of an earthquake.  The plan provides guidance and instruction for both preparation and actions during and following an earthquake. 

Preparation:
  - Anything that can move, break, or fall is a potential hazard.  Move heavy items from top shelves, secure hanging plants, remove unsecured mirrors, and keep blinds closed on windows.  Be aware of the possibility of falling glass.
  - Become familiar with all building exits since the exit normally used may be blocked. Exits from the Main building 5131 Maureen Lane are:
    - Main Entrance at the front of the building
    - Rear warehouse roll up door
    - Door just west of the warehouse roll up door

During an Earthquake:
  - Stay calm.  You must be able to help yourself and others.
  - Ride out the shaking.  You may hear a roaring or rumbling sound that gradually grows louder, and you may feel a rolling sensation that starts out gently and quickly grows violent, OR you may be jarred first by a violent jolt.  Later you will feel the shaking and find it difficult to stand.  The whole tremor will last only a short while.  Injuries are not usually caused by the earthquake itself, but mainly by falling objects.
  - If you are indoors, stay there.  Quickly get under a desk or table, stay clear of windows or any object that could fall.  Shield your head and face from falling glass and debris.  Watch for falling objects.  If the desk or table moves, move with it.  Furniture can provide air space if the building collapses.  If you cannot get under furniture, crouch in an inner corner, doorway or between a strong piece of furniture (such as a sturdy desk) and a support beam. This should cushion you in the event that walls buckle and fall. 
  - Do not run for another room.
  - If you are outside, stay there.  If possible get into the open, away from buildings, trees, walls, and power lines.

After the Earthquake:
  - If you are inside, exit the building a soon as the shaking stops.
  - All employees will be responsible to pick up and remove any valuables or personal items on their way out. This, however, is secondary to the safe exit from the building by all occupants.
  - General Manager will be responsible for checking that all employees have evacuated the main office, warehouse and restrooms.
  - All employees must report to the front parking area where management will take attendance from the time clock cards.
  - Any customers or visitors should be escorted out of the building by the employee with whom they are dealing.
  - Check for injuries.  Cover all injured with blankets and do not attempt to move seriously injured people unless they are in immediate danger.
  - Do not use the telephone.  Keep the lines clear for emergency traffic.
  - Because of debris and broken glass, walk with extreme caution.
  - Listen to the radio for damage reports and other information.
  - Do not go sightseeing.  Keep the roads open for emergency vehicles.
  - Watch for fires.
  - Be prepared for aftershocks.
  - General Manager will be responsible for making the decision when it is safe to re-enter the building and informing other employees to do so.

===== Hazardous Material Communication Program =====

Picnic Time, Inc. has developed a comprehensive program to comply with the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard, 29 CFR 11910, 1200. Federal law requires the Company to ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace is labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein, along with appropriate hazard warnings and the name and address of the manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.

  - The Warehouse Manager will ensure that incoming containers of hazardous chemicals are properly labeled, tagged or marked by the manufacturer, importer or distributor and that the containers remain so labeled. The Warehouse Manager will request that each distributor or manufacturer send updated label information if any information on current labels changes. If a container is not properly labeled, the Warehouse Manager will immediately request the missing information from the supplier. It is Company policy that no one shall remove or deface existing labels on incoming containers of hazardous chemicals.
  - Signs, cards, process sheets, receiving tickets, operating procedures or other such written materials are used when appropriate to inform employees of hazardous chemicals contained in individual containers. These warnings will identify the containers to which they apply and the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein, and will provide appropriate hazard warnings.
  - Portable containers into which hazardous chemicals are transferred from labeled containers, and which are intended only for the immediate use of the employee who performs the transfer, will not be labeled separately.
  - If hazardous chemicals are transferred into unlabeled containers other than the portable containers described in paragraph (3) above, the Company will properly label the containers into which the chemicals are transferred.
  - All labels or other forms of warnings will be legible, and prominently displayed on the container or readily available in the work area throughout each work day.
  - If existing labels already convey the required information, the Company will not affix new labels.
  - Management  will ensure a notebook containing material safety data sheets (MSDS forms) for each hazardous chemical in the workplace will be readily accessible during each work day
  - It is the Company's policy not to use a hazardous chemical for which no MSDS has been received. Copies of MSDS forms will be maintained by management. 
  - If any employee is required to perform a hazardous non-routine task, he/she will be trained about hazardous chemicals to which he/she may be exposed prior to starting the task. New employees are trained prior to initial assignment. 

If at any time an emergency should arise, an employee is to contact the office immediately, so the required information can be obtained to help the injured employee. 

===== In Case of a Chemical Emergency =====

  - If you spill any chemical on your skin or the chemical makes contact w your eyes immediately use the eye flush or emergency shower located at the rear of the warehouse in the shipping department.
  - Contact any available supervisor or member of management. Management will call 911 or poison control.
  - In the event of a chemical spill, remove yourself and anyone else in the area and notify management immediately. Advise them as to the source of the spill and or emergency. 
  - General Manager will be responsible for making the decision when it is safe to re-enter the area and informing other employees to do so.

If at any time an emergency should arise, an employee is to contact the office immediately, so the required information can be obtained to help the injured employee. 

===== Safety and Use of Company Vehicles Policy =====

All employees authorized to drive Company vehicles must adhere to the following regulations:

  - Except for purposes of Company business, Company vehicles will never be parked in front, at either side, or behind any establishment that sells alcoholic beverages as its principal business.
  - At no time, under any condition, will open alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs be transported in a Company vehicle.
  - Employees will not operate Company vehicles when intoxicated or after the consumption of non-prescribed drugs.
  - When taking prescribed medication, employees will make certain their driving abilities are not impaired.
  - Speed regulations will be observed at all times.
  - All other traffic regulations such as stop lights, signs, etc. will be observed. No one will ever try to beat the yellow light.
  - Drive defensively. When the light changes, look both ways before proceeding. If the other driver has missed the yellow and is driving through the intersection on the red, let him/her have your right of way.
  - Seat belts will be worn, by all occupants, at all times a Company vehicle is in operation.
  - Bumper stickers will not be allowed on Company vehicles. Under no circumstances are keys to be left in an unattended Company vehicle.
  - In the event of an accident, it is the driver's responsibility to immediately contact the office, to follow the procedures on the accident form and fill out the required information.
  - In addition to observing all traffic laws, common sense safety rules should prevail. For example, speed must be reduced below posted limits in adverse weather. Any employee driving a company vehicle carelessly or recklessly is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.
  - Vehicle inspections will be performed periodically by management.
  - Employees driving company vehicles are not authorized personal use of the vehicle. However, there may be occasions where incidental personal use is necessary. Such use shall not be considered a violation of the policy that personal use be limited to commuting.
  - The company requires that no personal items, other than incidentals, be stored in the vehicle.
  - The vehicle is to be locked each night and work articles are to be stored when possible in the lock box, trunk, or tool box, if one is installed on that vehicle.
  - Only company employees are authorized to drive company vehicles. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including possible discharge.
  - Abuse of the privilege for Limited Personal Use will result in disciplinary action, up to and including possible discharge.
 
===== Acknowledgment Of Picnic Time Safety Policy =====

By signing below employee acknowledges she/he understands and has been trained in Picnic time Safety Policy. If changes are made to document employee will be retrained and required to Re-sign Acknowledgment 

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