Industrial First's safety philosophy can be stated simply:

1. Accidents and personal injuries are preventable.

2. Officers, managers, supervisors and all employees must accept responsibility for the prevention of accidents and injuries to themselves and their fellow employees.

3. Every operation can be performed safely and injuries avoided without adversely affecting our operations.

4. No job is so important that we cannot take the time to think safety and do the job safely. Experience has taught us that tasks performed safely are both orderly and efficient.

Safety Program Basic Requirements

TOP MANAGEMENT at Industrial First, Inc. commits our full support to the Safety Program as outlined below.

1. Every employee must adopt and adhere to the Industrial Safety Philosophy.

2. The Industrial First Safety Handbook explaining company safety rules and regulations for all employees will be given to each new employee. Each division is responsible for specialized orientations for each new employee.

3. Superintendents from each division are directly responsible for the safety training of all foreman and hourly personnel under their responsibility.

4. Job safety meetings will be conducted on the job site by the superintendent at regular intervals. These meetings will occur at least once each month or more frequently if the conditions require meeting more frequently.

5. Tool Box Safety Meetings will be held once a week at each job site. The weekly meetings will be conducted by the site foreman. The foreman will submit a brief report to the office indicating the subjects covered and the names of individuals attending.

6. All persons must wear HARD HATS and other required safety equipment at all times. Safety equipment will be supplied by the company with an explanation of the care and usage of the equipment.

7. All personnel shall be instructed in the proper procedures to follow if an accident occurs. The job foreman shall provide copies of all accident reports to Ron Vura, the Industrial First Safety Coordinator, in the main office.

8. First aid training for all employees shall occur once a year. This class is mandatory for all Superintendents and Foremen. Also, once a per year, a class in CPR shall be available to employees who shall be encouraged to attend.

9. All equipment and tools shall be in first class condition and meet all code requirements. Compressed gas cylinders must be properly handled and stored in an upright position and properly secured. All electrically operated tools and equipment must be properly grounded. Hanging scaffolds shall meet all Federal, State and City requirements.

10. All necessary precautions are to be taken to avoid fires. Fire watches shall be provided when welding or burning operations are in progress.

11. The Corporation will provide films, pamphlets, photographs and other relevant information to help company and job site leaders do the best job possible to provide safety education for all Industrial First employees.

12. Industrial First, Inc. shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on every job. Our organization will comply with all applicable provisions of Federal, State and Municipal Safety laws and building codes with the express intent to prevent accidents or injury to persons involved in carrying out their responsibilities on behalf of Industrial First. Industrial First will conform to all applicable provisions of the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction" of the Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. and IC-3 of the Industrial Commission of Ohio.

13. In addition, the Industrial First safety program is governed by the Federal Register, Volume 35, dated April 17, 1971, Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

14. Alcohol and controlled substances shall never be permitted on the site of Industrial First operations.

15. If an injury or emergency pertaining to safety shall occur, Ron Vura, the Industrial First Safety Coordinator shall be contacted immediately at 1-216-991-8600.

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