Introduction

Company policy, state and federal law make the safety and health of our employees the first consideration in operating business.  At Telcom Construction, Inc. safety and health is part of every operation and is part of every employee's responsibility at all levels.  It is the intent of Telcom Construction, Inc. to comply with all laws concerning the operation of the business and the health and safety of our employees and the public.  To do this, we must constantly be aware of conditions in all work areas that can produce or lead to injuries.  No employee is required to work at a job known to be unsafe or dangerous to his or her health.  Employee's cooperation in detecting hazards is a condition of employment.  Inform primarily the Supervisor/Foreman or the Safety Coordinator immediately of any situation beyond your ability or authority to correct.  Employees will not be disciplined or suffer any retaliation for reporting a safety violation in good faith.

Safety First Priority

The personal safety and health of each employee of Telcom Construction, Inc. are of primary importance.  Prevention of occupational-induced injuries and illnesses is of such consequence that the Supervisor/Foreman is to notify the Safety Coordinator before performing work tasks that is considered dangerous, a serious violation of a regulatory standard; or may likely result in a disabling lost time injury.  Employees are to notify the Supervisor/Foreman for the same reason indicated above.  However, if the Supervisor/Foreman is not available the employee is to contact the Safety Coordinator.  Telcom Construction, Inc. will make every effort to provide mechanical and physical protection required for personal safety and health.  Employees must bear primary responsibility for following standard operating procedures as trained when performing their job tasks.  The employee is to immediately inform the Supervisor/Foreman of defective mechanical equipment and lack of physical protection.

Individual Cooperation Necessary

Telcom Construction, Inc. will maintain a safety and health program conforming to the industry practices of our field.  To be successful, such a program must embody proper attitudes towards injury and illness prevention on the part of all employees.  It requires the cooperation in all safety and health matters, not only of the employer and the individual employee, but also between co-workers.  Employee work practices may very well impact the general public doing business with the company.

Telcom Construction, Inc. requires all employees to protect the general public from hazards while on our property or when services are rendered on the customers premise or project site.  This is effectively done by following the standard operating procedures, practicing safe work practices and correcting identified hazard.

Only through a cooperative effort can a safety, health, and loss prevention program be established and preserved:  it is in the best interest of all.  Safety is no accident; think safety, report hazard conditions, perform the job as trained, and the job will be safer.

Safety Coordinator

The corporate management person who is responsible for Telcom Construction, Inc's safety program is Lisa Zolin.

Communication

Telcom Construction, Inc. will communicate to its employees our commitment to safety and our commitment to ensure that employees are familiar with the elements of the Safety Program.  Telcom Construction, Inc. communicates with its employees verbally through management commitment, the Supervisor/Foreman direction, statements and compliance, Safety Coordinator written directives and field interaction this manual, and be example.  If you see management or a fellow employee performing something unsafe please constructively tell that individual.  We sometimes forget actions speak louder than words.

Each new employee will be given a copy of the company's Safety, Health, and Loss Prevention Policy.  Employees will receive periodic safety training.