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e All Branch and Divisional personnel are required under this policy to carry out the intentions and responsibilities of Management as defined herein. Accountability for compliance with this policy rests with the General /Branch Manager and the Health, Safety and Risk Manager. These responsibilities encompass: o Compliance with all safety rules and regulations governing our industry o Manage subordinates to ensure that all company safety programs and procedures are followed • Report all incidents of work related injury and property damage • Maintain safe and healthful work conditions • Establish, maintain, and attend meetings of the Safety Committee Further, under this policy the General/Branch Manager has the authority to: o Administer discipline for safety infractions o Control and direct personnel utilizing their facility a Delegate safety responsibilities to supervisors While the General /Branch Manager may delegate his authority under this policy, delegated authority does not limit or eliminate accountability of the General /Branch Manager for any acts or events that may be in violation of policy. STATEMENT OF PROCEDURE At a minimum, each branch within Waste Industries will have the safety program elements as defined under the following section "Safety Program Minimum Standards ". It is responsibility of each General /Branch Manager to specify in written form their method of compliance and applicability of the following elements. Otherwise, the company Safety Program should be adapted at the branch level in total. Additional elements may be required based on actual exposures. Each branch must demonstrate the availability of an updated a safety compliance program that contains the following elements: 4 Safety Statement A clear, written statement from the General/Branch Manager expressing the branch's attitude toward safety should be on file. Communication of this statement should be given to all subordinates, which serves to establish the standard of expected performance for all employees. Basic elements in this statement are (1) Management's position with regard to safety; (2) Assignment of responsibilities; (3) Objectives of the safety program and (4) A brief description of the safety activities. A branch specific statement shall be posted and receive widespread publicity within the branch. SPPM Sections 1.00 and 1.20 shall be used if a branch statement is not made. Management of Safety Programs Management of safety must include all levels of employment and their active participation in the program is absolutely necessary. The safety program must be organized and must maintain an active safety committee designed to accomplish documented goals. 4 Assignment of Staff Function to Safety Personnel Each branch shall designate one person in the organization to take full responsibility for the day - to -day administration of the safety program. The General /Branch Manager shall and will maintain accountability for the program regardless of the designation. 11vaste industries 11,10 1/11 Rsd Sec. 1.10