Consumers Energy Safety Orientation for Contractors

1. Consumers Energy Safety Orientation for Contractors

2. Introduction All contractor personnel must receive on-line safety orientation training prior to starting work. Contractor must print safety card after completion of this on-line training. The card must be displayed and visible while working on site. Locations not covered in this online training are Generation (Power Plants) or Natural Gas Facilities. Contractor must get site specific training at these sites prior to starting work. Everyone assigned to the project, regardless of position or status has equal responsibility for their safety and for the safety of all others. Unsafe actions could result in an injury to you or to others working near you. If you have a safety related item or question, report it to your immediate supervisor, who will explain what is required to perform the task safely, or seek the appropriate authority. Everyone on the complex property has the authority to STOP THE JOB if they witness an imminent danger situation or unsafe act. This must be reported to your Consumers Energy Representative.

3. Medical and First Aid Medical or First Aid emergency Requiring Ambulance • Call 911(If using CE office phone, must dial 9-911) • Call Consumers Energy Security Command Center (800) 760-3295. To report injury. • Report immediately to your supervisor Medical or First Aid emergency not requiring ambulance • Report immediately to your supervisor • Report to CE representative

4. Pre-Job Assessment When working with CE employees, contractors must perform a pre-job assessment to assist employees and supervisors in identifying all hazards associated with their assigned task and proper control/protection from the hazard prior to beginning any work. Contractor must perform pre-job assessment each day before starting work.

5. Permits Contractor supervision shall obtain required permits prior to start of work. Permits shall be submitted in time for approval and approved before the intended work can start. There shall be no variance of, or from, permit procedures. The following are examples of required permits:

6. Housekeeping • Poor housekeeping can lead to: • Splinters, cuts and eye injuries • Slip and trip accidents • Crushing injuries • Wasted time • Fires • Poor quality work • Serious injury or death Start each task with a clean and organized work area, maintain good housekeeping throughout the task, at task completion and at shift’s end. Be sure to secure any loose materials before leaving the area.

7. IT Rooms • Dust Particles: Whenever possible all cutting & drilling needs to be done outside of the room to avoid dust entering equipment. Clean your mess daily before leaving! • Electrical Outlets: NEVER plug construction tools or equipment into an IT-Rack’s power or UPS circuit (only house wall outlets on exterior walls can be used) • Temperature & Security: Do not prop doors open unless required to move equipment safely into the room. • Self-Awareness: Be very cautious not to bump or back into racks or cabling, some of our rooms contain statewide communications equipment. • Avoid food or beverages in IT-Rooms

8. Fire Prevention • Call 911 and report all uncontrolled fires immediately. If using CE office phone you must dial 9-911. All fires must be reported to the Consumers Energy Business Services Support Center (BSSC) at (888) 253-4782, your Project Manager, and the Facility Field Leaders. Hot Work permits, when needed, must be obtained from Consumers Energy Facility Field Leader prior to beginning work. Any work involving sparks, flames, or heat creating devices must obtain a hot work permit attempt to extinguish any unwanted fire All flammable liquids must be stored in UL approved containers. Compressed gas cylinders must be properly secured at all times. Cylinder caps are to be in place when not in use. Note: The application of roofing materials using an open flame or a torch is prohibited. The use of hot air welding devices (i.e., heat gun) is limited to an operating temperature of 400 degrees F.

9. Safety Barricades Types of barricades: Yellow and black rope for Caution. Red and black rope for Danger. Magenta and yellow rope for X-ray. Snow Fence Ensure that the barricading perimeter extends far enough out to prevent contact with the hazard. Barricades must be installed 42” off the working surface, with supports no greater than 12 feet apart. Barricades must be maintained continually in good repair and promptly removed when the work is complete. Hard barricades must be installed prior to creating a floor or wall opening. Floor or wall openings must not be left open during non-working hours. Barricades must meet OSHA and MIOSHA requirements.

10. Excavation and Trenching When your task involves excavation and trenching, the following steps are required prior to start of work: • Barricades • Determine soil classification • Soft dig for interferences • Contact Miss Dig • Complete utilities checklist Other considerations may include: • Sloping/benching of soil • Spoil removal (reduce, reuse, recycle) • Atmospheric testing • Confined space entry • Roadway requirements • Shoring

11. Cranes All hooks used must have safety latches. Tag lines must be used on all loads. ANSI hand signals must be used. Workers in the work area must be warned of overhead lifts. Swing radius of equipment must be barricaded. When applicable, outriggers must be fully extended. Never place any part of your body under a suspended load. A spotter must be used any time a crane is moved. Operators must be certified in the specific make and model of equipment. Overhead power lines must be identified and kept at a safe distance.

12. Mobile Equipment • Only trained and competent personnel are allowed to operate mobile equipment. • Operator must be certified in the specific make and model of equipment. • Maintain a safe distance from overhead electric lines. • A spotter must be used when backing equipment, maneuvering in congested areas, or when loads obstruct operator vision. • Equipment must be operated according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Passengers are not allowed on mobile equipment unless manufacturer supplies seat and seatbelt. • Seatbelt must be worn while operating equipment with Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS). • Give pedestrians the right-of-way.

13. Shock Protection Boundaries For Cranes and Equipment Voltage Distance Up to 50kV 10 Feet 51kV to 230kV 16 Feet 231kV to 500 kV 25 Feet Greater than 500kV – Contact appropriate Consumers Energy Management. Always notify Consumers Energy prior to any equipment usage near overhead lines and verify voltage.

14. Lockout / Tagout Procedure • All contractor personnel shall be aware of the • Consumers Energy lockout/tagout procedure. • 2) The contractor shall perform lockout/tagout, as required to comply with OSHA/MIOSHA. • 3) A contractor shall not remove or operate any device that has a Consumers Energy red personal protective tag. If a red tag is found detached from a device (“laying on the ground”) immediately notify Consumers Energy management. • IF LOCKOUT/TAGOUT IS TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR: • The contractor shall perform lockout/tagout (as required to comply with OSHA/MIOSHA) on all electrical equipment, regardless of voltage, and hydraulic, air, steam and pressurized water equipment within the confines of the building(s) and grounds. This list includes, but is not limited to the following: HVAC equipment, electrical switch gears, motor starters, pumps, compressors, hoists, steam lines, boiler systems, etc. • BEWARE OF MULTIPLE ENERGY SOURCES.

15. Lockout / Tagout Procedure • 2) The contractor shall provide to CE Business Services and affected employees a detailed review of their lockout/tagout procedure. Consumers Energy shall review with all contractors the CE Business Services lockout/tagout procedure. Consumers Energy and the contractor shall ensure they understand the Consumers Energy lockout/tagout procedure and comply with their procedure. • 3) The contractor shall provide the lockout devices, tags and attachment devices used so they can be easily recognized by affected Consumers Energy management and employees. • 4) The contractor shall inform Consumer Energy and affected employees of equipment to be removed from service and provide a tagging review of the actual equipment tagged. • 5) The contractor shall notify the contractor and Consumer Energy’s affected employees: • * Of initial tagout/lockout • * Prior to temporary restoration of equipment for testing • * Upon completion of work prior to removal of all lockout/tagout devices & tags.

16. Fall Protection 100% fall protection is required. There is zero tolerance for violation of the Fall Protection Policy. All employees are required to wear an approved full body harness and lanyards or fall restraint devices to achieve 100% tie-off when exposed to a fall of 4 feet or greater. Fall restraint must prevent striking objects below. Fall protection shall be used when working from elevated surfaces with exposed or leading edges, motorized lifts (JLG), portable ladders, etc. All scaffolds need to be constructed by a qualified person and inspected by a competent person before each work shift the scaffolding is used.

17. Calculating Potential Fall DistanceNote: In walking and for work surfaces applications, the requirement for fall protection comes into play at 4 feet.

18. Hard Hats Hard hats are required at all times while in the work area. Hard hats are to be inspected daily for defects in the suspension or shell. Hard hats shall not be modified such as, painting, drilling holes or cutting notches in the shell. Hard hats should be worn with bill facing forward: • Hard hats may be temporarily reversed when using specialty attachments such as welding hoods, grinding shields, etc; or specific tasks where peripheral vision is obstructed.

19. Eye and Face Protection Safety glasses with side shields are required at all times while in the work area. All safety glasses must meet the Z87.1 requirements. Scratched or damaged eyewear shall be immediately replaced. Safety glasses that fit over prescription eyewear are acceptable. Any operation that produces flying particles requires double eye protection such as face shields or goggles. High dust areas may require the use of goggles.

20. Foot Protection Heavy duty footwear with thick soles are required at all times while in work areas. Bare feet, sandals, gym shoes, flip flops or any other soft soled shoes are not allowed in any work area. Footwear must have a defined heel. Inspect work boots and shoes for excess wear or damage and replace when needed.

21. Hand Protection Gloves are to be worn while handling materials such as rebar, lumber, banding materials, wire, etc. where hands are subject to cuts, scrapes or burns. Gloves should not be used when operating rotating equipment. (Potential exception: soil drilling in contaminated areas-contact your immediate supervisor for guidance.) Special gloves are required when handling chemicals, working with electricity, or exposures to extreme heat or cold.

22. Hearing Protection Hearing protection is required in designated areas of the complex and when working around equipment such as a jack hammer, chipping gun, grinder, impact wrench, etc.

23. Respiratory Protection • Due to the age of our facilities and the operation of our business, there are many potential respiratory hazards. For example, asbestos, lead paint or hazardous chemicals may be encountered. If the presence of a potentially hazardous substance is suspected, STOP and report it to your immediate supervisor. • See OSHA Section 1910.134 for respiratory protection requirements • All equipment must be NIOSH approved • Contractors must submit a written program and provide training • Medical evaluation and fit tests are needed where applicable • All equipment must be matched to the potential exposure

24. Hazard Communication Hazardous chemicals are shipped to, stored, and used at your work location. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and information for any hazardous material at your location are available upon request. Contractors are required to have a Haz-Com program, inform the site of any hazardous materials they intend to bring onto the site, and supply MSDS for all approved hazardous materials.

25. Environmental All contractors are required to have a Spill Prevention Plan. Contractors are required to have materials to contain and clean up a spill. Chemical leaks or spills must not be allowed to enter the storm sewers, drainage systems, or waterways. All spills must be reported to the appropriate Consumers Energy management contact immediately.

26. Security All persons, property and vehicles are subject to search on Consumers Energy property. All contractors assigned to the site must have a Contractor Safety Card. Drugs, alcohol or empty alcoholic beverage containers, weapons of any type (e.g., bow/arrow or guns/ammo) are not allowed on the site Report all security related issues to the CE security command center (800) 760-3295

27. Contractor Parking Park in your designated parking area only. If your vehicle is improperly parked, parked outside your designated area or parked in a handicap parking space without permit, it may be towed at your expense. Parking violations may result in the loss of driving privileges on the property and possible removal of the contractor employee from the site. Properly secure your vehicle while parked in your designated area. Consumers Energy is not responsible for any loss of contents inside your vehicle.

28. Designated Work Areas Do not enter operating areas of the facility unless you are authorized to do so. Facilities such as bathrooms, vending machines, and break areas will be identified for your use. All other site facilities are off limits.

29. Evacuation In the event of an emergency: • The complex alarm will sound with a long blast of the emergency horn. • Followed by an announcement over the site PA system saying, “Attention! Attention! There is a (type of emergency).”

30. Sample Evacuation Drawing EXAMPLE

31. Evacuation Leave the work areas and move to the appropriate assembly area. Report to your supervisor for headcount purposes. When headcount is complete, Consumers Energy will be notified. The “All Clear” will come through Consumers Energy to your supervisor. Do not leave the assembly area until the “All Clear” is given by your supervisor.

32. Harassment We want everyone to feel comfortable and safe working on our complex. We expect to have a diverse workforce, therefore harassment of any type, verbal or written, (including age, sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or covered veteran status discrimination) threats and/or threatening behavior will not be tolerated and will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law.

33. Join Us Finally, we ask that you join Consumers Energyin making a productive and safe working relationship