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RM <br />Section t 10 SAFETY POLICY <br />.. _� . .7m.... <br />The objective of this policy is to ensure the personal safety of each employee within Waste Industries (WI) <br />and all those we encounter during the collection, transportation, transfer, and disposal of non- hazardous <br />solid waste. Management's commitment to preventing job related accidents and personal injury is an <br />integral part of our operations as we further our mission to: <br />"Grow and prosper through the efficient and responsible utilization of our resources while <br />providing our customers with cost effective, responsive and environmentally sound solutions to <br />their solid waste management needs ". <br />Our most basic commitment in our Safety and Compliance Program is to continue developing the safety <br />culture within Waste Industries while enabling employees to monitor and continuously improve their own <br />safety performance through proactive training and program management. Also, we shall promote an <br />atmosphere where employees assume and accept the personal responsibility for the safety and well being <br />of others. <br />POLICY <br />All levels of management within Waste Industries are committed to the safety process and have the <br />responsibility of being responsive to the safety needs of their employees and the people those employees <br />come in contact with. Each branch and their affiliates are required to follow this policy in order to enhance our <br />degree of employee awareness, address safety related issues at the appropriate levels, impact employee <br />behavior and reinforce the principle that all accidents and injuries are preventable. <br />FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES <br />The administration of the Safety Program, along with the responsibility for continuing review and updating, <br />rests with the Health, Safety and Risk Manager, working in conjunction with the President, Chief Operating <br />Officer. These responsibilities encompass: <br />• Plan, organize, and administer the Waste Industries Safety Program. <br />• Develop and implement loss control programs to reduce potential losses and reduce recurrences. <br />• Establish annual safety goals, programs, and objectives and communicate their importance to managers. <br />• Ensure implementation of policy, programs, and procedures for compliance with regulatory agencies; <br />including but not limited to DOT rules and regulations, OSHA requirements, DHEC and DEHNR; and <br />assist management in their effort to maintain safe and healthy working conditions for all employees. <br />• Train appropriate personnel on safety requirements and monitor compliance with policy, through regular <br />audits and reviews that ensure enforcement. <br />tf /rite Industries 11/01/11 Rsd Sec. 1.10 <br />