Texas Materials PPE audit

*NOTE* The safety and health of the employees are primary responsibilities of
the supervisors. How well each supervisor carries out this responsibility is an important measure of
his/her ability to perform their operational duties.

To accomplish our safety objectives, Supervisors will:
• Assure that safety and health rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are understood and
observed.
• Require the proper care and use of all needed protective equipment.
• Identify and eliminate job hazards promptly by completing thorough risk assessments prior to
assigning or conducting tasks.
• Receive and take initial action on employee suggestions and concerns.
• Conduct and/or observe and actively participate in safety meetings on a weekly basis.
• Train employees (new and experienced) in safe and efficient methods of accomplishing each
job or task as necessary.
• Report all accidents and injuries to safety teams as per Incident and Injury Reporting Policy.
• Participate in investigations and inspections.
• Promote employee participation and engagement in the safety and health program.
• Actively follow the progress of injured workers and display an interest in their rapid recovery
and return to work.

Each member of the Texas Region has the following responsibilities:
• Understand and observe all Company safety and health rules and apply the principles of
accident prevention in day-to-day duties such as using proper safety devices and personal
protective equipment as required by the Company.
• Reporting any job-related injury, illness, or property damage to a supervisor as soon as
possible following the Incident and Injury Reporting Policies.
• Promptly reporting hazardous conditions (unsafe equipment, materials, etc.) to a supervisor or
safety representative.
• Do not report to work under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs.
• Refrain from fighting, horseplay, or distracting fellow workers.
• No employee shall take on a task or operate equipment unless trained and qualified to do so.
• Seat belts must always be worn by all people in all vehicles and equipment. The driver is
responsible to ensure that all passengers are wearing seat belts prior to putting the vehicle in
motion.
• Actively support and participate in the Company’s safety program.

The following Safety Rules apply to ALL persons working for CRH Texas Region Companies:
-All safety standards and procedures will be followed at all times.
-All injuries and incidents shall be reported to the Supervisor as soon as possible following the
Texas Region Incident and Injury Reporting Guidelines.
-No employee shall knowingly be permitted to work while his/her abilities or alertness are
impaired by excessive fatigue, illness or other causes (i.e. prescribed medication).
-Risk assessments must be conducted prior to performing tasks to reduce the potential for
injuries and accidents.
-All posted safety signs shall be obeyed.
-Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn in areas where it is required and as
appropriate for the task(s) being conducted.
-Safety Data Sheets (SDS) should be reviewed before handling any unfamiliar chemicals to
understand hazards and related PPE that may be required.
-Use of improper or defective tools or equipment is prohibited.
-When not in use, vehicles and equipment should be secured with ignition keys removed to
prevent unauthorized use or theft.

*Subcontractor’s employees on the Project shall wear
the following PPE at all times: ANSI-compliant hard hats; ANSI-compliant safety vests/apparel; shirts with
sleeves; and long pants. All other PPE (e.g., foot protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection,
eye and face protection, etc.) shall be used as required by applicable regulation or contract.*

*No employee is permitted to work without the required PPE*

*CRH / Americas Materials requires that ANSI Class III High-Vis apparel is worn by all employees while on a project site during the day or night.*