Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M 75-01

1 Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M March 2018. Human Resources Division Safety and Health Services Office Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information Materials can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the WSDOT Diversity/ADA. Compliance Team at or by calling toll free, 855-362-4 ADA (4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the washington State Relay at 711. Title VI Notice to Public It is the washington State department of transportation 's (WSDOT) policy to assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise discriminated against under any of its federally funded programs and activities. Any person who believes his/her Title VI protection has been violated, may file a complaint with WSDOT's Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO).

2 For Title VI complaint forms and advice, please contact OEO's Title VI. Coordinator at 360-705-7082 or 509-324-6018. To get the latest information for WSDOT publications, sign up for individual Manual email updates at washington State department of transportation Safety and Health Services PO Box 47311. Olympia, WA 98504-7311. Phone: 360-705-7099. Email: Foreword Providing employees a safe environment in which to work is the washington State department of transportation 's top priority. The department is committed to the Safety of its employees. To ensure this commitment is met, the department provides training and guidance about working in a safe and Safety conscious manner. It is the responsibility of every employee to provide for workplace Safety . Consistent with the Secretary's Executive Order E 1033, the Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M 75-01 is written with this commitment to Safety in mind.

3 This publication provides guidance to all employment levels outlining responsibilities and Procedures to follow to ensure workplace Safety . Ongoing training will inform employees about Safety concerns and programs. Regular updates to this Manual will occur to emphasize the department 's commitment. Following and observing the Procedures and responsibilities in this Manual will reduce the number of workplace injuries and unsafe conditions. Everyone is responsible to: Report unsafe conditions, Prevent and report all accidents, Use personal protective clothing and equipment, and Develop a pre-activity Safety plan. /s/ Chris Christopher /s/ Carole Ann Spearance Robert Chris Christopher, Carole Ann Spearance Director of Maintenance Operations Safety and Health Administrator WSDOT Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M Page 3. March 2018. Executive Order Secretary's Executive Order Number: E Signature on file January 26, 2018.

4 Roger Millar, PE, AICP Date Secretary of transportation Employee Safety I. Introduction A. Purpose At the washington State department of transportation (WSDOT), doing our work safely is our highest priority. This Secretary's Executive Order focuses on improving Safety performance and embracing a Safety -first culture. It sets the expectations for all employees to achieve our workplace Safety goals. B. Supersession This Secretary's Executive Order supersedes and replaces the prior version with the same title, dated August 7, 2015. All references to the superseded E now reference E C. What Has Changed In Section V, this revision updates the language for the contact information. In Section VI, this revision replaces a reference to WSDOT's Safety Strategy with a reference to the About Safety and Health intranet page. In Section VII, this revision replaces references to the Assistant Secretary of Strategic, Enterprise, and Employee Services with references to the Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administrative Services.

5 Direction to employees remains the same. II. Secretary's Executive Order Many workplace injuries are preventable. Employees are responsible for workplace Safety . All employees are directed to: Be aware of their surroundings and Safety hazards to avoid personal injury or property damage. Take personal responsibility for their own Safety and that of their fellow co-workers and model safe behaviors to prevent injuries. Understand and utilize standard reliable Safety processes. Commit to confronting and correcting unsafe acts, practices, methods, and conditions . and have the courage to intervene. Personally complete required Safety training, inspections, housekeeping, and execution of basic Safety systems. WSDOT Secretary's Executive Order E Page 1 of 3. Employee Safety January 26, 2018. Page 4 WSDOT Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M March 2018. Executive Order Include workplace Safety and health objectives in designing, planning, training for, and carrying out all work activities.

6 Involve employees in reaching our goal of zero workplace injuries. Help co-workers meet the expectation of working injury-free every day. Immediately report all workplace injuries, incidents, and near mishaps. III. Expectations for Performance The Secretary of transportation will establish Safety performance goals for the department . IV. Immediate Actions Working safely is a critical job expectation. Non-performance in this area will be treated as grounds for corrective personnel action. The following basic Safety provisions will be followed in every work activity: Our leaders actively lead the Safety process they visibly and actively role model their personal commitment to Safety . Confirm data from workplace injuries, accidents, and illness is used to remedy unsafe conditions. We begin all meetings and gatherings with a Safety briefing. Managers, supervisors, and leads are responsible and accountable for their employees'.

7 Workplace Safety . Participation in work group Safety plans, including the Ferries Safety Management System. Identification of Safety concerns, hazards, and Safety controls prior to performing tasks. Implementation of corrective actions for identified hazards prior to performing tasks. Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Prompt reporting of all incidents. WSDOT employees will follow the policies and Procedures in the Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M 75-01 , except WSDOT Ferries employees. Ferries employees will follow the policies and Procedures in the Ferries Safety Management System. V. Contact for More Information For more information about employee health and Safety policies, contact your regional health and Safety office. VI. References Enterprise Risk Management Manual M 72-01. Ferries Safety Management System manuals Human Resources Desk Manual M 3009. Maintenance Manual M 51-01.

8 Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M 75-01 . Work Zone Traffic Control Guidelines for Maintenance Operations M 54-44. About Safety and Health intranet page WSDOT Secretary's Executive Order E Page 2 of 3. Employee Safety January 26, 2018. WSDOT Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M Page 5. March 2018. Executive Order VII. Review and Update Requirements When changes are necessary to update this document, inform the Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administrative Services. The Assistant Secretary of Finance and Administrative Services reviews this document periodically and proposes updates to the Secretary of transportation for approval. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing the Office of Equal Opportunity at or by calling toll free, 855-362-4 ADA(4232). Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may make a request by calling the washington State Relay at 711.

9 WSDOT Secretary's Executive Order E Page 3 of 3. Employee Safety January 26, 2018. Page 6 WSDOT Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M March 2018. Contents Chapter 1 Accident Prevention Program .. 1-1. 1-1 Purpose .. 1-1. 1-2 Scope and Applicability .. 1-1. 1-3 References .. 1-1. 1-4 Definitions .. 1-1. 1-5 Organizational Responsibilities .. 1-2. Executive Management .. 1-2. Senior Management .. 1-2. Mid-Level Management .. 1-3. Supervisors .. 1-3. Employees .. 1-4. Safety Organization .. 1-5. 1-6 Work Activity Safety Planning .. 1-6. Unscheduled Work Activities .. 1-6. 1-7 Employee Insurance Coverage for Work Injuries/Illnesses .. 1-6. Assaults by Motorists on department Employees .. 1-7. 1-8 Emergencies Fire and Natural Disasters .. 1-7. 1-9 Safety Meetings .. 1-8. 1-10 Safety Bulletin Board .. 1-8. 1-11 Safety Training .. 1-8. 1-12 Appendices .. 1-8. Appendix 1-A Priority of Hazard Controls.

10 1-9. Chapter 2 Vacant .. 2-1. Chapter 3 Vehicle Operation ..3-1. 3-1 Purpose .. 3-1. 3-2 Scope and Applicability .. 3-1. 3-3 References .. 3-1. 3-4 General Responsibilities .. 3-1. Executive, Senior, and Mid-Level Management .. 3-1. Supervisors .. 3-1. Employees .. 3-2. Safety Organization .. 3-2. WSDOT Safety Procedures and Guidelines Manual M Page 7. March 2018. Contents 3-5 Motor Vehicle Operation .. 3-2. Rolling Equipment Operation .. 3-2. Policy Statement .. 3-2. Vehicle Backing Policy .. 3-2. Motor Vehicle Accidents .. 3-3. Chapter 4 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) .. 4-1. 4-1 Purpose .. 4-1. 4-2 Scope and Applicability .. 4-1. 4-3 References .. 4-1. 4-4 Definitions .. 4-1. 4-5 General Responsibilities .. 4-2. Executive, Senior, and Mid-Level Management .. 4-2. Supervisors .. 4-2. Authorized Employees .. 4-3. Affected Employees .. 4-3. Safety Organizations .. 4-3. 4-6 Policy.