Safety and Health

ManualZook Molasses Company

Good Food, Inc.

L&S Sweeteners

Effective 6/19/07Review/Revision: 9/15/08Review/Revision: 9/28/09Review/Revision: 5/27/11

Revision: 8/9/11 (Updated quiz questions)Revision: January 2, 2012

Revision: December 1, 2013Revision: July 2, 2014

Revision: November 11, 2016

CONTENTS

PAGESafety Policy Statement 1

Introduction to Safety and Health 2

General Safety Rules/Smoking 3

Safety Talks 5

Permits 5

Compressed Gases 5

Hot Water Hazards 6

Combustible Dust 7

Lockout/Tagout 7

Fire Prevention and Control 7

Fire Extinguishers 8

Fire Emergencies 9

Hazardous Materials/GHS 9

Personal Protective Equipment 14

Hearing Conservation 14

Ergonomics Program 15

Lifting 15

Ladder Safety 16

Powered Industrial Trucks/Equipment Certification Procedures 17

Slips and Falls/Fall Protection 19

Track Safety 20

Safe Use of Steam (L&S Sweeteners) 20

First Aid 21

CONTENTS

PAGEBloodborne Pathogens – Occupational Exposure 22

Stairways and Handrails 22

Safety Off The Job 23

Your Responsibility for Safety and Health 24

Safety Infractions/Discipline 25

Reporting Accidents 25

Workers’ Compensation 26

Near-Miss Reporting Procedure 28

Machine Guards and Safety Devices 28

Pressure Washers 28

Emergency Procedures and Information 29

Safety Committees 30

Availability of Information 30

Safety Bulletin Boards 30

Safety Newsletter 30

Safety Suggestion Program 30

Emergency Information List 31

Foot Protection Policy 32

Safety and Health Manual Quiz 33

Certificate of New Employee Safety Orientation 36

Safety Policy StatementIt is the policy of the Company (Zook Molasses Company, Good Food, Inc., and

L&S Sweeteners) to take all reasonable and practical steps to provide a safe and healthful working environment for all of our employees. All employees have the right to expect, and a responsibility to participate in, an injury- and illness-free work environment.

Our goal is to provide the resources and energies that will achieve a work environment that will minimize the possibility of injury to our employees, to protect our equipment and other assets from accidental losses, to protect the public from injury or loss as a result of our operations and to protect the environment during our operations.

The company encourages positive safety and health practices, both on and off the job. It is our opinion that working toward constant improvement in safe and healthy living and working is a shared responsibility.

This company will regard the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), as well as other federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental laws, codes, regulations, and standards, as the minimum standards for company operations. When unusual circumstances arise and decisions must be made, safety will take precedence over expediency.

Management endorses the Company’s Safety Program and encourages each supervisor and employee to become familiar with safety procedures, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and commit to hazard and exposure awareness and elimination.

Zook Molasses Company, Good Food Inc., and L&S Sweeteners encourage the personal commitment of everyone in the organization to work together to achieve our goal of protecting our employees and equipment from injury or loss.

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Introduction to Safety and Health

Safety and health is a personal responsibility of everyone (at work, at home, and on the highway). Each individual will benefit most from working, playing, and driving in a safe and healthy way.

The Zook Molasses/Good Food, Inc./L&S Sweeteners workplace safety and health policy and procedures have been put in place to establish guidelines for all company personnel to follow in order to protect themselves at work. It is important that employees plan ahead, think about doing things in a safe and healthy way, and thereby ACT and WORK in a safe and healthy manner both at home and at work.

The company is obligated, both legally and morally, to provide a work environment where hazards are minimized or eliminated. Federal regulations (developed through the Occupational Safety and Health Act) require training for all employees concerning workplace hazards and require that the company provides a safe workplace.

Work conditions are constantly changing, creating the need for employees to be ever alert. It is important that any accidents, unsafe conditions, or near-miss incidents are reported to a supervisor immediately and that employees work with their supervisors and the safety committee to eliminate or control any new hazards that might develop.

This safety handbook provides an introduction to safe work practices in all company locations and facilities. Read it thoroughly, reread it periodically, and ask questions about safe work practices or perceived hazards whenever necessary.

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General Safety Rules

YOU are responsible for your safety and health. The company will provide a safe work environment, but you are the one who must work safely; engineering controls and safety policies cannot make employees work safely. ALWAYS stay alert and be safety-conscious; every minute of every day. DON’T TAKE CHANCES.

1. Smoking is allowed ONLY during designated break times and ONLY in designated smoking areas. Smoking is not allowed in company vehicles while on company property.

2. *** Work uniforms must be clean and shirt tails must be tucked in at all times. This is for the safety of the employee; a loose-fitting shirt, not tucked in, can become caught in moving machinery. Long hair must be secured so it cannot become caught in machinery/equipment.

3. Steel-toed safety shoes (with socks) must be worn at all times. Open-toed shoes, sandals, sneakers (other than steel-toed sneaker-type shoes with leather uppers), and slip-on shoes are not permitted (except for employees who work in one of the company offices).

4. Earplugs are available for protecting employees in high noise areas. Earplugs must be attached to cords; loose earplugs are not allowed.

5. Good housekeeping in work areas and restrooms is important to maintaining acceptable sanitary conditions and to help prevent personal injury due to clutter and debris.

6. All accidents (no matter how minor) must be reported to your supervisor immediately (even if there are no injuries or illnesses as a result of the accident). All “near misses” and unsafe conditions must also be reported. Get First Aid treatment even for injuries and illnesses that seem to be minor.

7. When lifting, bend your knees, get close to the load, maintain the natural curve of your spine, lift with your legs, and do not twist with the load. Change direction of travel with your feet and legs rather than twisting your back.

8. Eating and drinking is not allowed in any part of any plants and warehouses except in designated lunch and break areas. Food, clothing, and personal items may not be stored in production and warehouse areas; they must be kept in your locker or, if provided, storage cabinets or refrigerators in designated eating areas.

9. Hand washing is important in order to prevent contamination of our products with microorganisms. It is also important to wash your hands after handling chemicals. Hands must be washed with anti-bacterial soap (supplied in rest rooms and other some other areas).

10. Make sure all safety guards provided for machines are in place before machinery is operated.

11. When ascending or descending stairs, always use the handrails provided.12. Always use the correct tool for the job, keep tools in good condition, and store all tools

safely. Do not leave tools lying around where other employees could trip over them.13. Always wear the personal protective equipment (i.e., gloves, goggles, face shields, ear

plugs/muffs, respirators, etc.) that is required by job instructions or hazard assessments, and when exposure requires it. Keep all personal protective equipment clean and in good working order. Store PPE properly when you are not using it.

14. Permits are required for all hot work and permit-required confined space entry. Never proceed with a job that requires a permit until the permit has been completed and signed by the proper person.

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General Safety Rules (continued):

15. Jewelry (watches, bracelets, rings, necklaces, body-piercing, etc.) is not permitted in production, warehouse, and shop areas or while unloading tankers. Only plain wedding bands or Medical Alert jewelry are permitted to be worn in the above-mentioned areas. Jewelry must be removed or secured while operating or maintaining equipment/machinery to prevent accidental amputation due to becoming caught by moving parts.

16. Never use compressed air for blowing dust, liquids, chemicals, or other material from uniforms or your skin. Compressed air must not be used for cleaning unless it is regulated to less than 30 p.s.i., and chip guarding and personal protective equipment must be used.

17. Obey all posted plant/facility traffic rules when walking or operating vehicles and other mobile equipment. Only operate mobile equipment after you have been authorized (certified) to operate it. Never operate any equipment until you have been shown how to use it, you fully understand how to use it, and you have been authorized by your supervisor to use it. Before operating Powered Industrial Trucks, you must be certified by the Plant Safety Director. Certification requires both classroom equipment safety and operation training and hands-on verification of competence with the equipment. Practicing is allowed between classroom and hands-on verification, but great care is required while learning.

18. A ladder can become a safety hazard if the correct ladder is not used for the job, if the ladder is not in good condition, or if it is stored improperly. Always inspect a ladder before use, make sure it is appropriate for the job to be done, and store it securely when finished with it.

19. Be aware of the hazards associated with materials you are working with. Check the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for valuable information on handling a substance, the fire, health, and reactivity of the substance, how to protect yourself from harm (PPE), and storage and disposal of the substance. Make sure all containers are properly/completely marked with the contents and hazards (using proper labeling).

20. Know the location of emergency equipment (eye wash stations, safety showers, fire extinguishers). Never block access to this equipment.

21. Never clean, adjust, un-jam, or otherwise work on equipment unless all sources of energy are isolated (See H&S 104: Lockout/Tagout Program). Always TRY equipment after lock out to be sure it cannot be restarted.

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Safety TalksEach week, during area meetings, each supervisor presents a “Safety Talk” to the work group. The topics vary and sometimes include required annual safety training. Employees are required to sign a Training Log, documenting their presence at the meeting and understanding of the material presented. Discussion of the weekly topic among the employees present at the meeting is encouraged.

PermitsConfined Spaces:There are some areas of our facilities, Permit-required Confined Spaces that may lack oxygen or other hazards and require a special permission process before an employee can enter them. These spaces include storage tanks, other closed vessels, sewers, and some pits.

NEVER enter a confined space unless you have received training on Confined Space Entry and without getting permission from your supervisor. The confined space must be checked out (for oxygen levels), and an up-to-date Confined Space Entry permit must be completed and posted at the entry point.

See Health & Safety Procedure 103: Confined Space Entry Program for more information.

Hot WorkCertain precautions must be taken before flame, heat, or spark producing equipment is used in areas of our facilities that might contain flammable liquids, gasses or dust. Working with this equipment in these areas has the potential of causing an explosion or fire and it cannot be used without first securing a Hot Work Permit from the facility maintenance supervisor. See Health & Safety Procedure 125: Hot Work Program/Procedures: these procedures must be followed completely and the Hot Work Permit must be posted in the work area until the job has been completed.

Adequate ventilation must be provided for employees performing welding or burning.

Issuing of one of the permits mentioned above does not eliminate the need for the other permit. For example, having a Hot Work Permit does not eliminate the need for a Permit-Required Confined Space Entry permit if the hot work is done inside a confined space.

Compressed GasesUse of Compressed AirEmployees are not allowed to use compressed air for cleaning themselves or their clothing. The eyes and other body parts, such as the respiratory system, may be damaged as a result of inadequate personal protective equipment, lack of chip guards, and/or uncontrolled release of compressed air. Alternatives include brushing of clothing or the careful use of vacuum.

Compressed air used for (equipment) cleaning purposes must be reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.g. (pounds per square inch gauge) and is only permitted with effective chip guarding and personal

protective equipment to protect the operator and other employees from the hazards of the release of compressed air and flying debris.

See Health & Safety Procedure 123: Use of Compressed Air

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Compressed Gases (continued):

Compressed Gas Cylinders

Compressed gas cylinders are used in limited areas of our facilities. When used improperly, they can cause life threatening accidents and property damage. Gases released into the atmosphere can harm the lungs, eyes, and skin. The gases can act as systemic poisons affecting the central nervous system, respiratory tract, vital organs, or the skin and mucous membranes.

Most accidents involving compressed air are linked to the cylinders rather than the gases contained in them. The most common injury involves overexertion resulting from lifting the heavy cylinders. In order to reduce the possibility of this type of injury, all compressed gas cylinders (including propane tanks used on powered industrial trucks) must be transported in a vertical position on a suitable cart. Chains, straps, or other restraining devices must be used to keep large cylinders from slipping and falling or, if transported with other cylinders, from hitting each other during transport.

Unless in use, all cylinders must be stored with the valve protection cap in place, rather than leaving the regulator attached to the valve. If a valve would be damaged or knocked off, the cylinder could become an uncontrollable and destructive missile. Always use the cap that is supplied with each cylinder; do not interchange caps between cylinders. Handle all fittings and connections with extreme care to ensure that all connecting equipment and hoses are in proper working order and have not been damaged.

Cylinder Storage

All cylinders, whether full or empty, must be stored in an upright position with their protective caps securely in place. Empty and full cylinders must be stored separately in an area properly identified.

Keep fuel cylinders away from oxygen cylinders; store them separately.

Oxygen cylinders and combustible materials (oils, grease, gasoline) must be separated by at least 20 feet or by a non-combustible barrier at least 5 feet high with a fire rating of at least ½ hour.

Welding cylinders such as oxygen and acetylene should be stored at lease 20 feet apart or separated by a fire partition with a fire rating of at least 2 hours.

Cylinders must be placed away from flammable materials and heat sources such as sparks, hot water/product pipes radiators, or flame.

Never store cylinders where objects could fall on them or knock them over or in the path of powered industrial trucks and other traffic, or beneath elevators.Cell phone use is prohibited in compressed gas storage areas (including propane storage areas).

Hot Water Hazards

Use extreme caution while using water hoses. Hot water from these hoses can reach temperatures of approximately 180°F. Do not direct this water toward any parts of the body; at this temperature,

scalding injuries can occur quickly (after exposure for less than 1 second). Be sure to wear the required personal protective equipment while using hot water. This can include: splash-proof eyewear, a face shield, rubber gloves, water-resistant footwear, an apron and arm covers. If you are unsure of the personal protective equipment to wear in a particular application, ask your supervisor.

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Combustible Dust

Dusts, including organic dusts such as flour and sugar (present in one or both company facilities), have the capacity to ignite and burn rapidly, causing a violent explosion or series of explosions that have the potential to level a building. This ignition can result from overheated equipment; a static spark; welding, grinding or other hot work; electrical equipment; and other heat-producing conditions.

Some production operations at our company result in some degree of “fugitive dust” (particles that become airborne and have the potential for adversely affecting human health or the environment). Control of fugitive dust is very important in reducing combustible dust hazards. Dust collectors are used to minimize dust and all dust collectors are equipped with fire suppression and explosion isolation devices. See H&S 143: Combustible Dust Program

Lockout/Tagout (Lock-Tag-Try)

Control of Hazardous Energy

Many industrial accidents, many of which are fatal, are caused by the uncontrolled release of hazardous energy. All of these accidents can be prevented by following proper lockout/tagout procedures. The company lockout/tagout procedures are designed to prevent needless deaths and injuries to maintenance and service employees by controlling and isolating energy sources. The procedures provide the guidelines needed to work safely around hazardous energy. Each employee must follow these procedures in order to protect their own life and health.

Employees who are required to perform service and maintenance on our industrial equipment must know how to apply energy isolating devices, which are methods of preventing equipment from being set in motion and endangering workers.Tagout (only) procedures are not allowed where there is the possibility for locking out energy sources.

See Health and Safety Procedure 104: Lockout/Tagout Program – Control of Hazardous Energy

Fire Prevention and Control

Good housekeeping can have an enormous positive effect on fire prevention and control. If plant areas are kept clear of rubbish and other debris, trash pails and containers are emptied, waste (cartons, packing, etc.) is disposed of properly fire hazards are avoided and escape routes are maintained.

Fire prevention is essential in order to save lives, save company facilities and save jobs.

Three components are necessary to sustain fire: heat, oxygen, and fuel. Always be alert for ignition sources such as overheated electrical equipment and motors. If you must transfer a flammable liquid

from one container to another, always establish a solid conductive ground between the containers (to prevent static buildup that can lead to sparks and ignition of the flammable liquid).

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Fire Extinguishers

There are three major types of fire extinguishers, designed for use with three major types of fires:

Class A Fires*

Class A fires are those involving ordinary materials such as paper, wood, mixed rubbish, or anything that leaves an ash. A Class A fire extinguisher can be used on these fires. A Class A fire extinguisher must NEVER be used if the Class A fire is near live electrical equipment. The water or foam in these extinguishers are excellent conductors of electricity. An electrical charge can travel through the stream and can cause electrocution of the person using the extinguisher. Only Class C fire extinguishers are to be used to fight electrical fires (see below).

Class B Fires*

Class B fires are those involving flammable liquids (gasoline, paint thinner, solvent, or anything that boils). These extinguishers are filled with dry chemicals that smother a fire in the flammable liquid without causing it to spread.

Class C Fires*

Class C extinguishers are to be used on anything that carries a current. These extinguishers are charged with either dry chemicals (for smothering the fire) or CO2 (carbon dioxide) gas (a gas that does not conduct electricity from energized electrical equipment. If electricity cannot be turned off, an extinguisher with the letter “C” on it must be used.

Most fire extinguishers in our facilities are designed for use on all three types of fires (labeled Class ABC). These extinguishers contain a dry chemical and can be used to safely control any of the types of fires listed above.

Know where the fire extinguishers are located in your work area and keep them easily accessible. Never block access to an extinguisher with a forklift, equipment, or stored materials.

Fire extinguishers are to be used on small fires (incipient stage) that can be extinguished with one extinguisher. Extinguishers are placed near exits so they can be used to assist you in evacuating from the building in case of a fire.

All employees receive general training on the use of fire extinguishers during new employee orientation. Classroom and hands-on training is also conducted for all employees annually in compliance with OSHA Standard 1910.157. Never attempt to use a fire extinguisher unless you have been trained and you understand how to use it.

See Health & Safety Procedure 133: Portable Fire Extinguishers for more information.

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Fire EmergenciesFirst, summon help by following your plant emergency procedures (see section entitled “Emergency Procedures and Information”).

Next, if the fire is still small and you have been properly trained, use the correct fire extinguisher to hold down the fire until help arrives. If the fire is large (it cannot be extinguished using one fire extinguisher or you cannot get closer than 6-8 feet), begin emergency evacuation procedures (see section entitled “Emergency Procedures and Information”).

If a fire is located near energized electrical equipment, be VERY cautious to avoid electrocution. If possible, turn off the power at the main switch. Then make sure you are using a Class C (or Class ABC) extinguisher to control the fire.

Hazardous Materials/GHSEach employee is responsible for their own safety. Your responsibilities relative to Hazardous Materials include:

Know what chemicals and other hazards are present in your work area.Label unmarked containers as required.Obtain SDS (Safety Data Sheets) when new products are purchased.Read SDS before handling any chemical.Request and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when recommended.Consider all chemicals as potentially hazardous until you know otherwise.Follow the recommended usage guidelines on containers supplied by the manufacturer.Ask questions when you don’t know.

Working with hazardous materials does not have to be harmful if the right precautions are taken. Know where Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are kept and how to interpret the information on them so you can refer to them when necessary. SDS provide valuable information on handling hazardous chemicals and how to protect yourself from injury while using chemicals. Ask your supervisor about anything you do not understand.

Most chemicals are toxic at some level of exposure. Chemicals, depending on the dosage (i.e., how much enters the body) can make you ill if it enters through your nose, mouth, or skin. Some materials are corrosive (acids, caustics) and will require special equipment for the protection of your eyes and skin. It is your responsibility to wear and maintain this equipment anytime you are handling chemicals that require their use.

The safety and health of your coworkers and your own safety and health depends on your following all established procedures.

See Health & Safety Procedure 105: Hazard Communication Program (Zook Molasses Co./Good Food, Inc.) or Health & Safety Procedure 106: Hazard Communication Program (L&S Sweeteners) for more information.

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GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals)

The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) is a system for standardizing chemical classification and labeling for world-wide implementation.

General Information:

The changes associated with GHS affect the Hazard Communication Standard in the following ways:

Hazard classification of chemical hazards has changed

Labeling provisions have changed to include requirements for:

Standard signal words Hazard statements Precautionary statements

The format for safety data sheets (formerly known as material safety data sheets) has been set up in 16 sections for all Safety Data Sheets.

Revisions have been made to the definition of terms used in the standard and to the requirements for employee training on labels and Safety Data Sheets

Full compliance with the changed standard must be completed by June 1, 2016. Training on GHS formatting (labels and Safety Data Sheets) had to be completed by December 1, 2013.

Routes of Entry:

Chemicals can enter a person’s system through the following routes of entry:

Inhalation : nearly all materials that are airborne can be inhaled. Skin absorption : skin contact with a substance can result in a possible reaction. Ingestion : most workers do not deliberately swallow materials they handle, but

chemicals can be ingested if hands are not washed after handling chemicals (and before eating or smoking).

Injection : normally associated with bloodborne pathogens. Ocular : absorbed through the eyes.

Label Information:

Chemical manufacturers and importers must provide a label that includes:

A harmonized signal word. There are only two signal words;

o Danger (used for more severe hazards)o Warning (used for less severe hazards)

10GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals) (continued):

Label Information (continued): Pictogram(s) : GHS used 9 pictograms to convey health, physical and environmental

hazards:

o Health hazard : This pictogram is used to describe carcinogen, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, respiratory sensitizer, target organ toxicity, aspiration toxicity, or germ cell mutagens.

o Flame : This pictogram describes flammables, pyrophorics (substances that can ignite spontaneously in the air at temperatures below 130°F), self-heating substances (a solid or liquid substance or mixture, other than a pyrophoric liquid or solid, which, by reaction with air and without energy supply, is liable to self-heat; this substance or mixture differs from a pyrophoric liquid or solid in that it will only ignite when in large amounts – kilograms – and after long periods of time – days or weeks), substances that emit flammable gas, self-reactives (chemicals which have the potential to vigorously polymerize, decompose, condense or become self-reactive under conditions of shock, pressure, temperature, light or contact with another material) and organic peroxides (powerful bleaching agents).

o Exclamation Mark : This pictogram describes irritants (skin and eye), skin sensitizers, narcotic effects, respiratory tract infections – all are acutely harmful (come about suddenly and not long-lasting).

o Gas Cylinder : This pictogram describes gasses under pressure. Examples would be chlorine, propane, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide.

o Corrosion : This pictogram describes hazards that cause skin corrosion/burns, eye damage, and those chemicals that are corrosive to metals.

o Exploding Bomb : This pictogram describes explosives, self-reactives, and organic peroxides.

o Flame Over Circle : This pictogram describes oxidizers. Oxidizers are substances that are not necessarily combustible, but may, generally by yielding oxygen, cause or contribute to the combustion of other material.

o Skull and Crossbones : This pictogram describes substances/chemicals that can cause acute toxicity (can be toxic or fatal). Acute toxicity describes the adverse effects of a substance that result either from a single exposure or from multiple exposures in a short space of time (usually less than 24 hours).

o Environmental Toxicity : This is non-mandatory, since environmental issues are not within OSHA’s jurisdiction. This pictogram describes hazards related to aquatic toxicity.

** More than one pictogram can be shown on a label.

Hazard statement(s) :Hazard statements describe the nature of the hazard(s) of a chemical including, where Appropriate, the degree of hazard.

All applicable hazard statements must appear on the label.Hazard statements are specific to the hazard classification categories, and chemical users should always see the same statement for the same hazards, no matter what the chemical is or who produces it.

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Precautionary statement(s): Precautionary statements indicate the measures to take to minimize or prevent adverse effects from exposure, improper storage, or handling of a chemical.

An example of a precautionary statement would be:

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.

Required Label Information:

The following information is required on chemical labels:

Product identifier : (Name of the product/chemical) Pictograms : GHS uses nine pictograms to convey health, physical, and environmental

hazards. More than one pictogram can be shown on a label. Signal word : Only one signal word is used on each label: either DANGER (for more

serious hazards) or WARNING for less serious hazards. Hazard statement(s) : Hazard statements describe the nature of hazard(s) of a chemical,

including, where appropriate, the degree of hazard. All applicable hazard statements must appear on a label.

Precautionary statement(s) : Indicate measures to take to minimize or prevent adverse effects from exposure, improper storage or handling.

Supplier information : This includes the name, address and phone number of the chemical manufacturer, distributor, or importer.

All information on the label is taken from the Safety data Sheet and must be identical to the SDS information.

Pictograms

The nine pictograms used are:

Health hazard: Used to describe carcinogens, mutagenicity, reproductive toxicity, respiratory sensitizer, target organ toxicity, aspiration toxicity and germ cell mutagens.

Flammables: Describes flammables, pyrophorics, self-heating substances, flammable gas emitting substances, self reactive substances and organic peroxides.

Flame over Circle: Describes oxidizers.

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Exclamation mark: Used to describe skin and eye irritants, skin sensitizers, acute toxicity (harmful), narcotic effects, respiratory tract irritants, and materials that are hazardous to the ozone layer (non-mandatory).

Gas cylinder: Used to describe gases under pressure.

Exploding bomb: Describes explosives, self-reactive substances and organic peroxide.

Corrosion: Used to describe skin corrosion/burns/eye damage, substances that are corrosive to metals.

Environmental toxicity (non-mandatory): Describes aquatic toxicity

Skull and crossbones: Describes acute toxicity (substances that can be toxic/fatal)

Safety Data Sheets

Under GHS, Material Safety Data Sheets become known as Safety Data Sheets. An SDS must be on hand in each work area for each hazardous chemical used. There is a separate notebook for each work area that has the SDS in it for those chemicals used in that area. A master notebook/file must also be maintained.

Safety Data Sheets are developed by chemical manufacturers and importers. Information for mixtures is required, rather than using the SDS for each chemical that is present in the mixture.

There will be a standard 16 section format for Safety Data Sheets worldwide. The 16 sections must be listed in a specific order;

Section 1: Identification/Properties Section 9: Physical and Chemical propertiesSection 2: Hazard identification Section 10: Stability and ReactivitySection 3: Ingredients/composition Section 11: Toxicological informationSection 4: First-aid measures Section 12: Ecological information *

Section 5: Fire fighting measures Section 13: Disposal considerations *Section 6: Accidental release measures Section 14: Transport information *Section 7: Handling and storage Section 15: Regulatory information *Section 8: Exposure controls and PPE Section 16: Other information

*These sections will not be enforced by OSHA, since other agencies regulate these.

GHS requires that the all Safety Data Sheets are in the new format by June 1, 2015.

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Personal Protective Equipment

A supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) is maintained by the company for your use when required. You can determine the need for PPE when working with chemicals by reading the Safety Data Sheets. Personal protective equipment may also be necessary for your protection with respect to other work you must perform.

Please contact the Plant Safety Director when you have questions or concerns about PPE and when you need PPE.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is available for use at Zook Molasses Company/Good Food Inc./L&S Sweeteners:

Eye protection: Splash goggles, face shields, safety glasses

Fall protection: Body harnesses and lanyards

Hand protection: gloves (leather, short and elbow-length neoprene, insulated, deerskin). Gloves are provided for use while handling pallets (to prevent wood splinters from entering hands).

Head protection: Hard hats, face shields

Respiratory protection: filtering face piece respirators (commonly known as dust masks) *

Each employee who will use a dust mask must read and sign a copy of (29 CFR 1910.134) Appendix D: “Voluntary Use of Dust Masks” AND must complete Appendix C: “Medical Evaluation Questionnaire” and any necessary medical testing prior to initial use.

Miscellaneous protection: apron, rubber boots, rainwear

Hearing protection: Ear plugs (banded and string), ear muffs

Hearing ConservationHearing conservation is extremely important, since damage which causes hearing loss cannot be corrected; hearing ability cannot be restored.

Noise levels in some work areas have been determined, by dosimeter testing done by an experienced Noise Technician and reviewed by an Occupational Audiologist, to be high enough to require the use of hearing protection devices (noise levels at or above an eight hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels). These areas are clearly marked and hearing protection is required in these areas.

Employers are required to provide annual audiometric tests for all employees who work in high noise areas for the purpose of identifying hearing deficiencies as early as possible.

Personal protective equipment (ear plugs, ear muffs) is provided at company cost.

See Health & Safety Procedure 118: Hearing Conservation for more information.

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Ergonomics Program

Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people, their work and their physical work environment (work stations, equipment, machinery, etc.). The major goals of ergonomics are to fit the job to the individual and to promote safe and healthy work practices.

As an employer, our Company has certain responsibilities for minimizing or eliminating risks associated with ergonomics. Ergonomics is the study of people and their interaction with the elements of their job or task including equipment, tools, facilities, processes, and environment.

The purpose of the Ergonomics Program is to prevent the pain and suffering, along with the costs, associated with ergonomic related injuries. This will be done through workplace training, evaluation of workstations and work practices and the implementation of ergonomic control strategies.

The ergonomics program involves making changes when risks have been identified and also to incorporate ergonomics into the designing of new facilities or processes. Ergonomic risk factors must also be considered when purchasing new equipment and tools.

See Health & Safety 135: Ergonomics Program for more information.

Lifting

Many industrial accidents involve back injuries which can be prevented if proper lifting techniques are used. The human back is a very delicately constructed column of muscles, nerves, and (33) vertebrae. If lifting is not done properly, damage to vertebrae, muscles, discs, and/or nerves can result.

Lifting safely involves using your knees instead of your back. Before lifting anything, take a minute to size up the situation. Determine the following:

Is the load too heavy to lift alone? If it is, get help; do not try to lift the load.

Is the load too bulky or is it impossible to get a good firm grip? Is it impossible to keep the load close to your body while lifting? If so, get help.

Are there sharp edges, splintered boards, or exposed nails and/or staples? If there are, and if possible, remove the nails or staples. If they cannot be removed, bend them over.

Is the load wet or greasy, and slippery? If so, wipe it clean before attempting to lift it.

Is there a clear, flat, and unobstructed path from where the load is located to the where you want to take it, with plenty of room at the end of the trip to set it down safely? If not, clear a path.

Are you wearing safety shoes to protect your toes in case the load slips? (Safety shoes, with steel toes are required personal protective equipment in all of our facilities.)

NOW you are ready to lift!!

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Lifting (continued):Lifting properly:

First, set your feet firmly; one foot positioned alongside the load and the other positioned behind the load.

Next, squat down without bending at the waist, with your knees bent, chin tucked in against your chest, and your feet still flat on the floor.

Now, grip the load firmly with the palms of your hands; not just with the fingers.

Keep the load close to your body.

Maintaining the natural curve of your back, slowly straighten the legs to gently push your body and the load to the raised position. Do not lift with a “jerk” or “snap” your legs into a standing position….rise up slowly. (If this is difficult, it is likely that the load is too heavy and you should get help).

Do not twist your body sideways as you straighten up. Turn after you have lifted the load by turning your feet to face the new direction.

To set the load down safely and painlessly, reverse the procedure you used to lift it. NEVER bend from the waist. Squat down and lower the load slowly.

Never overestimate what you can lift. If the load is too heavy, get a helper!

Remember….always bend your knees; NEVER bend your back!

Ladder SafetyAlways check for damage to the rungs and side rails of a ladder before using it.

Step ladders must be checked for effective leg braces that will lock properly to keep it from folding closed.

Straight and extension ladders must also be without defective rungs and side rails, and the shoes must move freely so they can sit flat on the floor. Be sure these safety shoes are sitting flat on the floor after the ladder is in position.

Use a ladder that will reach the work. An extension ladder should reach 3 feet above the work level. Tie the ladder to a support point, if possible.

Never raise the locks of an extension ladder above the three top rungs of the lower ladder. If the locks are raised higher, the ladder will be overstressed and can break.

Never climb higher than the 3rd rung from the top of a straight ladder, or the second step from the top of a step ladder.

When using an extension ladder, use the “4-to-1” rule: For every 4 feet of height, place the bottom of the ladder 1 foot away from the wall. A ladder is pitched at the proper, safe angle if you can grasp a rung at shoulder height.

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Ladder Safety (continued):

If you are unable to set a ladder at a safe (4 to 1) angle, get a helper to hold the ladder while you lash the top of the ladder tightly to a firm support; this will prevent it from sliding down the wall or tipping over backwards when you climb.

NEVER use aluminum or steel ladders when they might touch electric wires.

Keep ladder rungs free of grease, oil, and other slippery materials.

Place your ladder on solid footing. If there is a danger of the ladder moving while you work, tie it down. If there is a danger that the ladder will be hit, barricade it. If the feet of the ladder are not level, dig the ground out under one foot with the claw of a hammer rather than raise one foot with blocks.

Never use a ladder outdoors during inclement weather or on very windy days.

If a ladder must be placed by a walkway or a door, make sure the walkway is barricaded and the door is locked to prevent collisions.

Carry tools and materials in proper carrying devices and keep your hands free for climbing. When climbing, always face the ladder.

If at any time a ladder is found to be defective in any way, remove it from service.

See Health & Safety Procedure 147: Ladder Safety Procedure for more information.

Powered Industrial Trucks/Equipment Certification Procedures

NEVER operate a powered industrial truck unless you are specifically authorized to do so, you have had company-provided forklift operator training, and have been tested and certified. The controls and steering are different and more complex than those used to drive an automobile. Travel conditions are more demanding due to operating in congested areas, around personnel, and on and around equipment.

The maximum speed limit at company facilities is fifteen (15) miles per hour, with the exception of powered industrial trucks (forklifts, motorized pallet trucks, narrow-aisle reach trucks, etc.). The speed limit for powered industrial trucks should be a speed slow enough to carefully handle the load and situation. Traveling at the speed of a brisk walk is recommended.

All vehicles must yield to an emergency situation. Pull to the right to allow for passage of an emergency vehicle and avoid any area where an incident is located during an emergency.

If you have been certified to operate a powered industrial truck:

Powered industrial trucks must be inspected at the beginning of each shift to make sure it is in safe operating condition. Inspections must be documented on the “Zook Molasses Company Forklift Inspection Report”. Completed reports must be forwarded to the appropriate maintenance department where they are kept on file.

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Powered Industrial Trucks/Equip. Cert. (continued):

Operate powered industrial trucks only in authorized areas and be aware of pedestrians. Always alert pedestrians by using the horn and give them the right-of-way. Always be especially alert and sound the horn at intersections and blind corners. Scan the area in the direction you are going to travel to be sure the area is clear. Be especially alert for pedestrian traffic at break times and during shift changes.

Never allow anyone to walk or stand under forks that are in an elevated position (with or without a load).

Stay clear of the hoist mechanism at all times (even when the power is turned off). Keep all body parts within the safety guard.

Never try to make repairs to the lift truck, especially the hoist, breaks, and steering. Repairs are to be made by trained, authorized, maintenance personnel.

Continuously check clearances on forks, masts, guards, and vehicle “tail swing” to be sure there is adequate clearance to prevent hitting pedestrians, building structures, and stored materials. Pay particular attention to “overhead items” such as light fixtures, heaters, product lines, sprinkler pipes, etc.

NEVER try to pick up a load that exceeds the vehicle maximum payload. Check the vehicle identification plate for this information. If the load is too heavy for the truck, do not attempt to pick it up; get a lift that will handle the load.

When picking up loads, center the forks under the load. When handling long loads, such as bundles of pipes, watch both ends of the load to avoid “swing” damage. Keep in mind: when a load center moves away from the lift, the load capacity decreases.

Always position the load fully on the back of the forks, against the mast, to avoid forward tip-over.

Always travel with the forks as close to the floor as possible (approximately 4” above the floor). NEVER travel with the forks raised.

If a load is too large, and it blocks your vision, travel in reverse and turn around so you can see in the direction of travel.

When traveling on ramps or inclines with a load, always travel with the forks and load facing uphill to prevent the load from slipping off the forks.

Powered industrial truck stability is poor when operated at excessive speeds, while making sharp turns, and if traveling with the forks raised. Tires may not grip well on floors that are greasy, wet, or that contain product residue such as sugar and syrup. Some loads are unstable or top heavy. Empty forks can cause costly damage to product, pallets, building structures, and inner walls of highway trailers and box cars. Operate this equipment sensibly.

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Powered Industrial Trucks/Equip. Cert. (continued):When you are finished using a powered industrial truck:

1. Turn off the ignition.

2. Lower the forks to the floor.

3. Set the controls in neutral.

4. Set the parking brake firmly.

5. Place chocks under the wheels, on the “downhill” side when parking on a ramp or slope.

ALWAYS wear gloves when changing propane tanks. Check all fuel line connections and hoses for leaks and make sure all connections are tight. Do Not attempt to fill propane tanks unless you have been properly trained and certified to do so.

ALWAYS turn the battery charger OFF before connecting or disconnecting battery cables on electric lifts. Be sure to wear the proper protective equipment when checking the battery and adding water, and NEVER smoke around batteries.

When you are walking through areas where powered industrial trucks are used, give them plenty of room. Pedestrians are not allowed to ride in or on any plant vehicles unless a seat is provided by the manufacturer. Employees must not be lifted on forks for any reason; the only acceptable means of raising a person using a lift truck is with an approved safety cage.

See Health & Safety 115: Powered Industrial Truck Procedure for more information.

Slips and Falls/Fall ProtectionSlips and falls can cause very painful accidents, resulting in time lost from work. Employees must be very careful when floors are wet and must take steps to eliminate wet, slippery floors whenever possible. Wet floors are the number one cause of slips and falls.

It is necessary to use water in many of our work areas and many of our products can create very slippery conditions if they are spilled. Spills must be cleaned up as soon as possible to avoid hazards. Floors should be mopped dry after cleanup. Wet areas must be barricaded and “Wet Floor” signs must remain in these areas until they are dry.

Hoses left lying across floors are another major cause of falls. When it is necessary to have hoses stretched across a traffic path, warning signs must be used to protect pedestrians from tripping. As soon as a hose is no longer needed, it must be coiled neatly and returned to its hanger or storage area.

Tools and equipment left lying in walkways may also create slip and fall hazards. Always pick up tools, even if you must use them again later.

Electric cords, for temporary use, must be strung overhead and not left lying across aisles or walkways.

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Slips and Falls/Fall Protection (continued):Report holes, cracks, and broken paving in plants, walkways, and company roadways to your supervisor so they can be repaired.

All equipment that is permanently placed must be wired directly to a power source rather than using flexible power cords (extension cords).

Use of Fall Protection EquipmentEmployees who work at heights are required to use a body harness where lifelines are provided. The need for fall prevention measures or fall protection equipment applies to all employees who perform duties on an elevated work surface where there is a fall hazard of 4 feet (48 inches) or more to a lower level. Whenever possible, engineering controls, such as installation of railings are used to prevent falls rather than using fall protection equipment. There are some areas (outside buildings) where it is impossible to provide lifelines for rolling stock (since there is no structure available for attaching this equipment). The use of fall protection (safety harnesses and lifelines) is exempt in these areas per OSHA Letter of Interpretation from John B. Miles, Director (10-18-96).

Harnesses and lifelines must be inspected before each use and must be replaced if damaged or subjected to adverse conditions.

See Health & Safety 137: Fall Protection Procedure for more information.

Track Safety (L&S Sweeteners)Some key safe work practices:

Expect sudden movement of trains (at any time, on any track, and from either direction) without warning.

NEVER stand, sit, or walk on or between rails. Stay at least an arm’s length away from any track. After looking both ways, step over the tracks (don’t step on the rail heads) on a straight path and

never cross in front of moving equipment. Don’t go between or under moving equipment. Don’t use railcar platforms or couplers to go from

one side of a railcar to the other side. NEVER place feet on couplers, levers or any part of the drawbar. Maintain three-point contact between your body and the railcar on ladders and foot rails. NEVER hitch a ride on a moving railcar. NEVER stand between two railcars that are being coupled. DO NOT operate railcar moving equipment (Rail King or Trackmobile) unless you have been

formally trained and certified on the safe use of this equipment.

Do not disregard warning bells (used to designate track movement). Keep/store all items (including lift trucks, pallets, tools, etc.) at least 8 feet from the center of a

track. Keep these items outside the yellow floor marking inside buildings.

Safe Use of Steam (L&S Sweeteners)Steam may seem less harmful than hot water, but this is not the case. Steam can cause serious injuries, and taking the correct safety precautions when using any equipment that produces or uses steam is essential.

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Safe Use of Steam (L&S Sweeteners) – Continued:Hazards associated with steam:

Burns from exposed piping, hot water or steam leaks. Burns or scalding to the skin from direct skin contact. Injury from metal components (e.g., isolation valves) ejected under pressure from a steam line. Damage to pipework, traps and valves caused by opening isolation valves too quickly. Steam (water vapor) reaching electrical equipment, resulting in electric shock or electrocution. Exposure to steam can result in scalding injuries and burns, lung and airway damage, severe body

trauma (including dismemberment), blindness and embolism.

Precautions:

ALWAYS wear protective clothing such as gloves, face shield, eye protection, a rubber apron and boots when using steam for cleaning and other tasks.

NEVER add cold water to a hot boiler system.

Report all steam leaks to the maintenance department as soon as they are discovered.

Water (Steam) Hammer:

Steam (or water) hammer results when steam inside piping picks up condensate (hot water) and propels it forward in the steam piping system. When this water hits a turn or ‘dead end’ (valve, steam trap, etc.), severe damage or complete destruction of fittings, valves, steam traps can occur. The hammering sound can be very subtle or very loud. The louder the noise, the more likely something will be damaged.

Precautions:

Isolation valves must be opened very slowly to prevent damage to pipework or equipment by water hammer or ‘flashing’ of condensate to steam. Crack the valve and listen for the ‘hiss’ of steam passing the valve and stop. Wait a few moments before opening the valve a little farther and stop again. Pause for 30 seconds to a minute, then proceed with opening the valve very slowly to whatever position is desired (half, three-quarters or full).

First AidFirst Aid kits are available throughout our facilities for use in case of minor injuries. There are First Aid log books at these kits that are to be used to document first aid treatment. The purpose of the logs

is not to determine who is using the items in the kit, but provide a history of use. The log information is sometimes helpful if there is an injury that initially required only first aid, but became more significant at a later time. In this case, the log would indicate the onset of the injury and an accident report can be created. The information is also helpful in identifying accident types, causes, etc.

InjuryIf you are injured or become ill at work, report it to your supervisor immediately. If you need medical treatment, it will be provided.

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First Aid (Continued):If a minor injury worsens after you have left work, contact a supervisor on duty, who can contact the Plant Safety Director. If you cannot reach a company representative, seek medical attention (use a physician/facility listed on the “Designated Health Care Providers” list if at all possible) and contact a company representative as soon as possible afterwards.

Your supervisor knows the emergency phone numbers and procedures. Please follow the advice given during treatment.

Bloodborne Pathogens – Occupational ExposureBloodborne Pathogens – Definition

A Bloodborne Pathogen (disease) refers to pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. These pathogens include, but are not limited to, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Universal Precautions

Universal Precautions shall be observed to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. All body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. Precautions include but are not limited to wearing disposable latex rubber gloves, splash goggles and/or face shield, and an apron when a potential exposure to blood or body fluids exists, using only disposable tweezers when removing objects from under the skin, washing blood and body fluids from exposed skin with antiseptic soap and water immediately, using a mouth-to-mouth mask when administering Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, and washing hands immediately after removal of latex rubber gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Only people who have current certifications in CPR and First Aid, and who have received Bloodborne Pathogen Standard training, are permitted to render first aid.

Accidental Exposure

If you believe you may have had an exposure incident – direct skin contact with blood or body fluids from another employee – contact the Human Resources Department Immediately.

Confidentiality Guidelines for Employees

Many people who have a communicable or infectious disease continue, with medical treatment, to be active, productive citizens. There are those people who may not even know that they have a health problem. Therefore, it is possible that one or more people working for the company have a communicable disease. It is a confidential matter, provided other employees are not put at risk. If you have a communicable disease or are aware of someone working here who does, please notify the Human Resources department in confidence. Do not discuss the matter with fellow employees. All

employees will be treated according to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action guidelines and the American with Disabilities Act.

See Health & Safety 111: Occupational Exposure Procedure for more information.

Stairways and Handrails Handrails are installed on all stairways in all facilities. Please use them at all times when ascending or descending the stairs. Do not run on stairways and do not skip steps.

NEVER string hoses or electrical cords across stairs. NEVER use stairs or landings as storage areas. ALWAYS keep stairs clean and free of debris, liquids, and other hazards.

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Stairways and Handrails (Continued):

Alternating Tread Stairs

There are alternating tread stairs in several locations in our facilities. The stairs comply with OSHA regulations and are used in areas where space is limited as a safer alternative to vertical ladders.

These stairs allow for safe forward descents, but require care while descending due to the need for alternating footing at different levels rather than stepping from one continuous level to another.

Safety off the JobMany more accidents occur in the home than anywhere else. Employees are encouraged to be safe and healthy at home in addition to while at work. Home accidents will affect you, your family, and your coworkers.Please note the following home safety hints and practice safety at home:

Yard SafetyDo not refuel gasoline powered equipment (for example, a lawn mower) with the engine running or while the engine is off but still hot.Always turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning a mower grass chute or working with or around the blade.Keep pesticides stored up high where children cannot reach them.Practice ladder safety (see the “Ladder Safety” section of this handbook)

Kitchen SafetyDo not store sharp knives in a drawer without guards/sheaths in place.Always disconnect kitchen equipment from power sources before cleaning or reaching into moving parts.Never use a chair for reaching high shelves.Keep stairs free of items that can cause falls.

Fire SafetyMany unnecessary deaths occur each year due to fires in the home. It is important that precautions taken at work are also in place at home.

Have working smoke detectors on all levels of your home. Test them periodically and change the batteries twice each year (when Daylight Savings time starts and ends).

Maintain working fire extinguishers in the kitchen and laundry room at a minimum.

Plan for evacuation in the event of a fire or other emergency. Agree on a family meeting place and make sure all members of the family (including children) know where they are to meet if evacuation is necessary. Practice evacuation procedures by conducting fire drills.

Bathroom SafetyKeep drugs and personal-care products above the reach of children. Use childproof caps on all drugs and harmful products. NEVER use plug-in radios, hair dryers, or other electrical appliances near the bathtub/shower while bathing.Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters around sinks, bathtubs, and other areas where electrical appliances might come into contact with water.

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Safety off the Job (continued):

Electrical SafetyHandle home electrical equipment and appliances VERY carefully. Replace worn or frayed electrical cords.Do not overload electrical circuits or fuses.Do not run extension cord under carpeting or across traffic areas.Use safety receptacle caps when there are young children in the house.NEVER use electrical tools while standing on damp concrete or bare ground unless they are specifically designed to protect you from electrical shock.

Be Safe in your Car

Do not tailgate! Avoid confrontation with other drivers no matter how frustrated you become.Always look at the road; not at your passenger(s).REMEMBER: Drinking and driving do not mix, and impairment begins with the first drink. If you must drink, make sure you designate a person in your group, who will not be drinking, to drive you home or call a cab.NEVER text or use a cell phone while driving. These, and other, distractions will take your mind off the driving process and will make it difficult for a driver to observe what is going on around them. Always pull off the road to a safe spot before making a call. If someone calls, get off the phone immediately; letting the caller know you will call back as soon as you can find a safe spot to pull off the road. Place a voice mail message on your cell phone indicating that, if you do not answer, you might be driving and instruct the caller to leave a message so you can return the call.

General Safety

Practice safety all the time, not only on the job!

Your Responsibility For Safety and Health

Make sure you KNOW the company safety and health regulations and procedures. Not knowing them – and not practicing them – can hurt you, or can hurt an innocent coworker. If you have questions about any of the regulations or procedures, ask your supervisor or the Plant Safety Director.

If you see an unsafe condition or work practice, report it to your supervisor immediately. Don’t think it is not your job; safety is part of everybody’s job!

When a new employee begins working for the company, help him/her by reminding them of safe work practices until s/he becomes accustomed to the work environment. Help visitors and contractors stay safe and healthy by reminding them of unsafe practices.

Know your job well, including work procedures and hazards associated with the work. Plan your work so you can complete the required tasks both efficiently and safely.

Expect surprises! Be prepared for the unexpected, such as a spill, fire, leak, machine failure, or power outage. Be prepared for anything.

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Your Responsibility For Safety and Health (Continued):Watch for changing conditions on the job. If everything is not operating normally, tell your supervisor.

Leave the work area in a safe condition for the next person who will work there. Leave the area the way you would like it left for you. Put tools away, store hoses safely, clean up spills, clean the area and communicate any hazards or malfunction you experienced that might occur again later.

Always work safely…..Safety is No Accident!

Safety Infractions/DisciplineThe Safety Disciplinary Policy addresses situations where an employee does not follow established safety policy or procedures, or violates established rules or regulations, or otherwise demonstrates inappropriate workplace behavior.

The goal of this policy is to encourage and support acceptable workplace behavior relative to safe work practices.

The company may, at its sole discretion, utilize whatever form of discipline is deemed appropriate under the circumstances, up to and including termination.

The safety disciplinary procedure is the same procedure as discipline for violation of any other company rule.

Progressive disciplinary steps include: Performance Improvement Plan (documented), Verbal Warning (documented), Written Warning, Written Warning plus Suspension, Termination of employment. Termination of employment may take place without prior disciplinary warnings in the case of major acts of misconduct. Steps may be skipped depending on the situation surrounding the violation.

See Health & Safety 151: Safety Disciplinary Policy for more information.

Reporting AccidentsEven at the safest of workplaces, accidents can occur. Here’s what to do if you have an accident:

1. Report it to your supervisor IMMEDIATELY. Even minor accidents can have long-lasting impact if they are not taken care of right away.

2. Fill out an ACCIDENT REPORT with your supervisor. All accidents must be written up on a report that will be forwarded to management. This report is mandatory.

TAKE PRECAUTIONS so that the accident doesn’t happen again. Your supervisor and/or the

Plant Safety Director will talk about the accident with you and together you can decide the best way to prevent a reoccurrence.

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The company recognizes that accidents happen, even when an employee’s intention is right. To that end, an employee who promptly reports an accident does not have to worry about disciplinary action (i.e. days off), unless it involves gross negligence or is the latest in a string of incidents. Even in those cases, the employee’s honesty in reporting the accident is given great consideration.

An employee who is injured or who damages equipment and does not report it will be subject to immediate corrective action up to and including dismissal if the subsequent investigation determines they were responsible. This stance is taken to help protect all who work in and visit our facilities.

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Reporting Accidents (Continued):

R E P O R T A L L A C C I D E N T SWorkers’ Compensation Procedures

When you are injured at work:

• Report the injury to your supervisor immediately.

DO NOT go to your family doctor or any doctor other than a panel* physician for treatment during the first 90 days after an injury unless you receive prior permission from the company.

• You will be required to complete an accident report, with the help of your supervisor.

*A list of panel providers is posted on the company bulletin boards.

You will be escorted for treatment the day of your injury/illness (either by the Safety Director or another member of management). This is done so the treating physician can share important information about your condition with a company representative.

Unless there are other circumstances that do not allow, you will be able to go to subsequent appointments on your own. Please note the following:

If you leave the company facility for an appointment (doctor, physical therapy, etc.) you must punch out. You can discuss making up the lost time with your supervisor.

Forward any paperwork you receive from a medical provider’s office to the Safety Director as soon as you return to work.

IMPORTANT: You must follow the instructions given by the treating physician, including compliance with any work restrictions.

If the Workers’ Compensation claims management service sends you a prescription card, please use it for all medication prescribed for the injury/illness covered by your Workers’ Compensation claim.

Rights and Duties [PA Workers’ Compensation Act Section 306 (f.1)(1)(i)]

During the first 90 days after a workplace injury or illness, you have certain legal rights and duties under section 306(f.1)1)(i) of the Workers’ Compensation Act regarding your medical treatment:

You have the RIGHT to receive reasonable and necessary medical treatment for your work injury or occupational illness. Your employer must pay for the treatment, as long as the treatment is done by one of the listed providers.

You have the RIGHT to choose which of the listed providers will treat you for your work injury or illness. (The ‘Panel Physicians List’ for each location is posted on company bulletin boards.)

You have the RIGHT to switch among any of the listed providers when you received treatment; and if a listed provider refers you to a provider not on your employer’s list, you have the RIGHT to received treatment from the referral provider.

You have the right to receive emergency medical treatment from any provider. However, non-emergency treatment must be given by a listed provider.

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Workers’ Compensation Procedures (Continued): If a listed provider prescribes surgery for you, you have the RIGHT to receive a second opinion

from any provider of your choice. If that opinion is different from the opinion of the listed provider, you have the RIGHT to choose which course of treatment to follow. If you choose the treatment prescribed in the second opinion, you must receive treatment from a listed provider for a period of 90 days after the date of your visit to the provider of the second opinion.

You have the DUTY to visit one or more of the listed providers for the first 90 days of treatment for your work injury or illness if you expect your employer to pay for the medical treatment you receive.

If you seek treatment for your work injury or illness from a provider who is not on the list, your employer may not have to pay for this medical treatment during this 90-day period. Therefore, you should talk to your employer before seeking treatment from a provider who is not on the list.

After the first 90 days:

You have the RIGHT to receive treatment from any physician or other health care provider of your choice, whether or not they are listed by your employer. Your employer must pay for this treatment, as long as it is reasonable and necessary for your work injury or occupational illness and has been properly documented by the physician or other health care provider.

You have the DUTY to notify your employer if you receive treatment from a physician or other health care provider who is not listed by your employer. You must notify your employer within 5 days of the first visit to any provider who is not listed on your employer’s list. The employer may not be required to pay for treatment received until you have given this notice.

Workers’ Compensation coverage begins on your date of hire.

Medical payments are payable from the first day of (workplace ) injury.

Wage loss benefits (payment of lost wages) are available if it is determined by a panel provider that you are totally disabled and unable to work or partially disabled and receiving wages less than your pre-injury earnings.

You might be placed on restricted (modified-duty) work status after your injury. The company will make every effort to provide work for you that complies with those restrictions.

If you have any questions about the Workers’ Compensation process or about your particular injury/occupational illness claim, please contact the Human Resources Director or Plant Safety Director.

Near-Miss Reporting ProcedureIt is important that hazards are identified and eliminated before they can result in accidents. A procedure has been developed to make it possible for all employees to report hazards and/or unsafe actions as soon as they are identified.

A Near Miss Report Form is completed, and is used to identify a particular unsafe act or hazardous condition. The information presented on this form is reviewed by management and the safety committee. The information presented is used to identify root cause and to take corrective action that will eliminate the hazard/unsafe act.

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Near-Miss Reporting Procedure (continued):It has been determined (Heinrich Theory; Injury and Illness Pyramid) that for every lost-time or serious injury, many unsafe acts have taken place or unsafe conditions were allowed to continue. If these unsafe acts/conditions can be identified and eliminated, ultimately lost-time injuries can be eliminated.

See H&S 146: Near-Miss Reporting Procedure for more information.

Machine Guards and Safety DevicesMachine guards are placed on equipment to prevent injury due to employees accidentally reaching into moving equipment. The guards must be designed to prevent reaching around, under, through, or over them in a way that will allow contact with moving machinery or other hazards.

Guards are designed to protect employees from injury during normal use, and are not to be used to replace Lockout/Tagout procedures (which are designed to protect employees during maintenance work and cleaning).

Guards are not to be removed without using Lockout/Tagout procedures to isolate all energy sources. Guards must never be altered in a way that will limit protection of the employee and it might be necessary to enhance or improve guarding from that supplied with the equipment.

Grinders

Grinder guards must be constantly changed to compensate for the decreasing diameter of the grinding wheel during use. Adjustments must not be made while the wheel is running. Grinders must NEVER be operated without both a tongue guard and a work rest. Clearances must be maintained as follows:

Tongue Guard – ¼” space between the wheel and the guardWork Rest – ⅛” space between the wheel and the work rest

Pressure WashersPressure washers, designed to remove dirt, paint, etc. from surfaces, have the potential to cause serious injury if used improperly. It is important that the following precautions are taken each time a pressure

washer is used The following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) MUST BE WORN by the operators while using a pressure washer:

1. Face shield (Face shield and goggles when using a chemical cleaner).2. Rubber gloves that cover the forearm. Rubber apron if using hot water.

Emergency Procedures and InformationAn Emergency Response Plan has been written to enable plant personnel to respond to emergency conditions that could affect employees, plant property, and the community at large. The plans, which are site-specific, are designed to enable all personnel working at company locations to be able to react immediately to an emergency in a way that will help lessen its severity.

The Emergency Response Plans address emergencies (employee injury, fire, explosion, natural disasters, bomb threats, and civil disturbances).

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Emergency Procedures and Information (continued):Further information can be found in the written procedures – Health & Safety 102: Emergency Response Plan (Zook Molasses Co./Good Food, Inc.) or Health & Safety 110: Emergency Response Plan (L&S Sweeteners); please refer to these procedures for more information.

Employee Injury/Serious Injury

All injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported to your supervisor immediately. In case of serious injury, it is imperative that immediate medical attention is received. Quick response involves dialing 9-911 for ambulance service. A First Aid Responder should be contacted to provide basic first aid until emergency medical providers arrive.

The Plant Safety Director, Emergency Manager, Emergency Coordinator or another manager or supervisor must be contacted as soon as possible. They will take care of providing direction during the emergency situation.

Fire/Explosion

We do not have fully–trained and equipped fire brigades at our facilities. Employees are allowed to fight small fires, in the incipient stage, if they have received fire extinguisher training. This training is provided annually for all employees. For all fires that are beyond the incipient stage, outside assistance must be called (by dialing 9-911).

If building evacuation is necessary, as would be the case during a fire, it should be initiated by pushing the RED FIRE button on an alarm keypad. Alarm keypad locations are posted on the bulletin boards in the plants.

The Plant Safety Director, Emergency Manager, Emergency Coordinator or another manager or supervisor must be contacted as soon as possible. They will take care of providing direction during the emergency situation.

Employees must meet at the designated assembly area (for example: at the truck scale on the West side of the building at the Honey Book location) and remain in that area until they are told to return to the building. DO NOT re-enter the building until approval is given by a supervisor or Emergency Coordinator.

In the event of an explosion, evacuation procedures must be begun immediately (see above).

Natural Disasters/Severe Weather Procedures

In the event of high winds associated with a hurricane or tornado, an electrical storm (if there is a storm/tornado warning or flood), employees should seek shelter in the designated “Severe Weather Shelter” areas. These areas are located:

Good Food/Zook Molasses facility (Honey Brook, PA): in the employee lunch room.Good Food Distribution Center (Leola, PA): in the equipment roomL&S Sweeteners – all buildings (Leola, PA): in the organic blend room tank pit (Building #2)

All of these areas are identified with signs “Severe Weather Shelter Area”.

Safety Committees

Safety committee meetings are held monthly at each company facility (L&S Sweeteners and Zook Molasses/Good Food, Inc.).

The committees must have a minimum of four members, with equal representation from management and employees. Annual training is required and consists of hazard detection and inspection, accident/incident investigation, and safety committee operation and is done by an instructor who meets Department of Labor and Industry qualifications.

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Agendas and attendance records are maintained along with meeting minutes that are posted on the safety bulletin boards after each meeting.

Employees can bring safety concerns to the committee by making them known to a safety committee member.

See Health & Safety 129: Safety Committee Bylaws for more information.

Availability of Safety Information

All health and safety information, including all programs and procedures, Safety Data Sheets, are available for review by all employees. Employees should contact the Plant Safety Director or General Manager for access to the information.

Safety Data Sheets are available at “Right to Know” Stations located throughout the facilities.

The stations include the SDS for all chemicals that are used in those areas. A complete file of all Safety data Sheets can be viewed in the Plant Safety Director’s office in the Honey Brook location and in the General Manager’s office at L&S Sweeteners.

Safety Bulletin Boards

There are safety bulletin boards located near each time clock (Zook Molasses Company, Good Food, Inc., and L&S Sweeteners). These bulletin boards should be checked often for information on upcoming Safety Committee meetings, information on accidents (including the OSHA Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses), safety training classes, and other safety-related items.

Safety Newsletter

A safety newsletter is distributed monthly with employee paychecks. The newsletters contain safety-related articles that are relevant to workplace and home safety. General information on safety committee activities is also included each month.

Safety Suggestion Program

The company safety suggestion program provides a process by which company employees can identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and other workplace hazards and can communicate to management ideas for eliminating hazards and for working (performing tasks) safer. Safety suggestion boxes are located in both facilities along with forms which can be used to communicate suggestions to management. Suggestions are reviewed by management during bi-weekly management meetings and by the safety committee members during monthly safety committee meetings.See H&S 156: Safety Suggestion Program

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Emergency Information

Police Department:______9-911_______________________________________________________

Fire Department:___9-911____(or press the RED FIRE button on an alarm panel) _______________

Supervisor: ________________________________________________________________________

General Manager: __________________________________________________________________

Plant Manager: ____________________________________________________________________

Director of Human Resources: ________________________________________________________

Plant Safety Director: _______717-587-2063____________________________________________

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Doc. # H&S 108

Date Prepared:

March 21, 2006

Effective:

March 21, 2006

Supersedes:

March 18, 2005

ZOOK MOLASSES CO. FOOT PROTECTION POLICY

Zook Molasses Company, Good Food, Inc.,L & S Sweeteners

Foot Protection Policy

OSHA guidelines require that protective footwear be worn when “working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole, and where feet are exposed to electrical hazards”. Foot protection is also required whenever there is a recognized hazard from wet, slippery floors. This condition often occurs in our work areas from water, molasses, oils, liquid sugar and flour dust.

In evaluating the work environment, M. Simon Zook Company has determined that hazards do exist, making it mandatory for employees to wear protective footwear when working in hazardous areas as defined above by OSHA. Employees must purchase and wear foot protection that meets these minimum guidelines:

Conforms to the new ASTM F-2413-05 Standards – formerly ANSI Z41 PT99 (bearing a class 75 rating legibly stamped on the inside of the shoe).

Leather or nylon waterproof protective material is recommended but not limited to this; canvass material (like on sneakers) is not allowed.

Oil and slip resistant soles (it must be stamped on the bottom of the sole or bring in the material provided by the shoe company describing the shoe that they are a slip and oil resistant sole.

Toe protection (steel toe)

To help defray the cost of protective footwear, M. Simon Zook Company will reimburse to the employee 50% of the cost of a pair of safety shoes up to a maximum reimbursement of $50. This benefit applies to one pair of safety shoes per year. Employees working in areas or conditions that may deteriorate safety shoes at a more rapid rate may request another pair of safety shoes within the one year time frame from their supervisor. The supervisor will contact the plant safety director for approval of this purchase. You may purchase any brand as long as they meet the requirements above and may purchase your shoes from any retail outlet.

To qualify for reimbursement, the purchase receipt AND the Safety Shoes must be submitted to the Plant Safety Director for approval before using the shoes.

Newly hired employees receive the same benefit. However, if employment ends before the probationary period is completed; it is understood that any reimbursed monies are due and payable back to M. Simon Zook Company. The Company will payroll-deduct the amount from the employee’s last check. New Employees will be required to wear safety “toe caps” over regular shoes until they purchase their safety shoes.

32Safety and Health Manual Quiz

This quiz will serve as a record of comprehension of the items included in the Safety and Health Manual and will be placed in your permanent employee file.

NAME: _____________________________ DATE: _______________________

All answers are “True” or “False”

1. _______All employees of Zook Molasses Company/Good Food, Inc./ L&S Sweeteners have the right to expect, and a responsibility to participate in an injury- and illness-free work environment.

2. _______Report any and all accidents, near-accidents, or incidents promptly to your supervisor.

3. _______It is acceptable to blow dust or chemicals off uniforms or skin as long as there is a special pressure-reducing tip on the air hose nozzle.

4. _______Safety at work is the responsibility of management; the employee takes no personal responsibility for safety except at home.

5. _______SDS stands for Safety Data Sheet.

6. _______SDS information is available at Right To Know stations in each department.

7. _______An SDS provides important information about chemicals, including what I must do to protect myself from injury while using a chemical.

8. _______I don’t need any special training to use a portable fire extinguisher.

9. _______It is OK to enter a confined space, like a storage tank, as long as I am sure there is no product left in it.

10. _______When lifting, I must always bend my knees and keep my back straight.

11. _______It is OK to allow another employee to ride on my forklift with me as long as he or she has been trained and certified to operate a forklift.

12. _______If I notice an unsafe condition or work practice, I should report it to my supervisor within a week.

13. _______Smoking is allowed in designated areas only and is not allowed inside any company buildings.

14. _______As long as I turn the power off to equipment I am cleaning or repairing and tell the other employees in the area, I can reach into the equipment (because it won’t start up).

15. _______A Class A fire is one that produces ash. An example would be a trash fire.

16. _______A Class C fire involves burning liquids.

17. _______As long as I have a fire extinguisher, I can fight a fire instead of contacting the fire department.

18. _______Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided by the company for use while doing work that has been determined to present a hazard, but it is always optional.

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Safety and Health Manual Quiz (continued):

19. _______All extension ladders must be placed so the top of the ladder extends at least three (3) feet above the point of support, at eave, gutter, or roof line.

20. _______If there is a crack in a ladder rung or step, it can be used as long as it is taped securely.

21. _______I can operate a powered industrial truck (for example, a forklift) as long as I have a driver’s license.

22. _______Pedestrians have the right of way except in a warehouse where forklifts have the right of way.

23. _______It is OK to lift another employee on the forks of a powered industrial truck as long as he holds on tightly and I raise the forks slowly.

24. _______Use of items from a First Aid kit must be documented on the First Aid Log.

25. _______Extension cords are designed for temporary use only and must be strung overhead and not left lying across aisle or walkways.

26. _______It is as important to be safe at home as it is to be safe at work; accidents at home can affect my company and coworkers.

27. _______I will not get in trouble as long as I don’t report an accident I had, since there is no way anyone can prove it was me who had the accident.

28. _______If I am involved in an accident involving property damage and/or the need for medical treatment beyond First Aid, I will be required to submit to Substance Abuse Testing.

29. _______Severe Weather Shelter Areas have been provided and identified at all company facilities for use during emergency situations (for example, a tornado warning).

30. _______All Safety and Health information, including all programs, procedures and Safety Data Sheets are available for me to review at any time.

31. _______If I have a safety concern, I can contact a member of the Safety Committee to have it discussed and corrected.

32. _______Only managers can be on the Safety Committee.

33. _______The major goals of ergonomics are to fit the job to the individual and to promote safe and healthy work practices.

34. _______Discussion of the weekly safety talk topic among the employees present at the weekly area meeting is encouraged.

35. _______Shirt tails must be tucked in at all times.

36. _______Dusts like sugar and flour cannot burn or explode, since they are food ingredients.

37. _______Employees can bring safety concerns or ideas for safety program improvement to management by submitting a safety suggestion form.

38. _______Hot water used in some hoses in company facilities can reach temperatures of approximately 180°F, which can quickly cause scalding injuries if skin contact is made.

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39. _______The signal word WARNING is used on labels to indicate more serious hazards and DANGER is used to indicate less serious hazards.

40. _______Label information for a chemical must be identical to (must match) the information on the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for that chemical.

41. _______Under GHS, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) will have a standard format containing 14 sections.

42. _______All applicable hazard statements must appear on a label.

43. _______Precautionary statements indicate measures to take to minimize or prevent adverse effects from exposure, improper storage or handling.

44. _______Information on the personal protective equipment required for handling a chemical can be found in Section 8 of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

45. _______GHS uses 9 pictograms to convey health, physical and environmental hazards.

46. _______Only one pictogram may be used on each label.

47. _______Only one signal word (DANGER or WARNING) may be used on each label.

48. _______GHS provides for the standardization of chemical classification and labeling of chemicals for worldwide implementation.

49. _______I can go to any doctor following a workplace accident as long as I tell them the charges will be covered by Workers’ Compensation.

50. _______The instructions given to me by the treating physician following a workplace injury (for example, modified work instructions) must be followed.

51. _______I must wait until my 90-day probation period is over before I will be covered by Workers’ Compensation benefits.

52. _______Medical payments are payable (under Workers’ Compensation Insurance) from the first day of a (workplace) injury.

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Zook Molasses Company/Good Food, Inc./L&S Sweeteners

Certificate of New Employee Safety OrientationAs part of the company’s efforts to increase awareness of safety, health, and environmental issues, the following issues will be discussed with new employees as part of the orientation process:

Full name:___________________________________________Date:______________________

Supervisor’s Name:___________________________Department:_________________________

Initial Safety Orientation Topics Reviewed:

□ Safety Policy Statement □ Track Safety□ Introduction to Safety and Health □ Steam Safety

□ General Safety Rules/Smoking □ First Aid□ Safety Talks □ Bloodborne Pathogens – Occupational Exposure□ Permits □ Stairways and Handrails□ Compressed Gases □ Safety off the Job□ Lockout/Tagout □ Your Responsibility for Safety and Health□ Fire Prevention and Control □ Reporting Accidents□ Fire Extinguishers □ Workers’ Compensation□ Fire Emergencies □ Near-Miss Reporting□ Hazardous Materials/GHS □ Machine Guards and Safety Devices□ Personal Protective Equipment □ Pressure Washers□ Hearing Conservation □ Emergency Procedures and Information□ Ergonomics Program □ Safety Committees□ Lifting □ Availability of Information□ Ladder Safety □ Emergency Information List□ Hot Water Hazards □ Foot Protection Policy□ Safety Newsletter □ Combustible Dust□ Powered Industrial Trucks □ Safety Suggestion Program□ Slips and Falls/Fall Protection

Acknowledgement of Safety Orientation:

I have received the document entitled: Health and Safety Manual and I have attended a safety orientation conducted by the Plant Safety Director or a designated trainer. I understand the information presented including who to contact in case of an emergency, where to find safety data sheets and other safety information, what to do during a building evacuation, and how/when to use fire extinguishers. I have had the opportunity to ask questions concerning health and safety topics affecting my work area and I know how to acquire information on safe work practices and how to make known any safety concerns I may have in the future.

Employee signature:______________________________________Date:___________________

Orientation conducted by (signature):_________________________Date:__________________

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