CONTRACTOR'S
SAFETY RULES
AND
INSTRUCTIONS
HANDBOOK
P
PPG Protective and Marine Coatings
Little Rock, Arkansas
October 2007
CONTRACTOR SAFETY
ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, HEALTH AND
SECURITY RULES AND REGULATIONS
I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to PPG. The rules discussed in this manual are not all inclusive; other rules could be added as
you perform your duties in the plant. Our greatest concern is the safety and health of our employees,
contractor employees, and the preservation of the environment. We have a written Emergency Action
Plan and Hazard Communication Program, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS's) for all raw materials
as well as for all finished products, Safety and Health Index system Labels (SHIS Labels), and PPG's
own product labels. Contractors are responsible for the training of their personnel.
The Little Rock site covers 33 acres, about 15 of which are in use. Paint manufacturing occurs at this
site. The manufacturing steps include raw materials receiving, charging of raw materials into process
vessels, filling product in to containers, finished goods packaging, and shipping. Most of the product
made is solvent-based coatings. Personnel on site are involved in the manufacturing process and support
functions such as quality control, maintenance, engineering, inventory control, customer service, and
administrative activities. The site complies with the Process Safety Management (PSM) Program.
Covered processes under the PSM program are the manufacturing room and the solvent recovery room.
Any work done in these areas must be done in compliance with PSM guidelines.
1. All contractors performing work for PPG must adhere in detail to Safety, Health and Security rules
and procedures. Failure to do so will be grounds for discharge of contract employees violating the
rules and or termination of all existing contracts. The designated Project Coordinator will make all
interpretations for PPG INDUSTRIES.
2. All contractor employees must wear a badge or other identification supplied by PPG Security.
3. It is expected that the contractor shall be informed of and conform to all safety regulations of federal,
state and local government or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.
4. Contractors must provide MSDS’s to the PPG Project Coordinator for all chemicals brought onto the
site.
5. The use of or possession of alcoholic beverages, drug paraphernalia or drugs on the controlled
substances list are not permitted on PPG premises and are grounds for immediate discharge.
6. No individual may possess, use or distribute a weapon when on the facility grounds. The
Administration at PPG Little Rock will act to enforce this policy and to discipline or take other
appropriate action against any individual who violates this policy. Any reports of weapons shall be
investigated. A "weapon" means any object, device or instrument designed as a weapon or, through
its use, capable of threatening and/or producing bodily harm including, but not limited to, any
firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, firearm ammunition, air guns, pellet guns, BB guns, all knives
with a blade in excess of 3 inches, metal knuckles, explosives, fireworks, pepper spray and other
propellants, stun guns, arrows, or any object that has been modified to serve as a weapon.
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7. Any use of equipment, change of work methods, or movement of PPG material or equipment not
described at the outset of work shall be cleared through the PPG Project Coordinator prior to
performance of work.
8. All unusual incidents should be reported immediately to the PPG Project Coordinator. (Accidents,
injuries, damage to property, fires, etc.)
9. While the contractor has workers or material on PPG premises, a 24-hour telephone number for the
contractor shall be left with the PPG Project Coordinator. Likewise a 24-hour PPG number will be
supplied to the contractor.
10. Special arrangements must be made with the PPG Project Coordinator for access to the plant beyond
the normal workday, on weekends or holidays.
11. The contractor's employees will be permitted access only to those areas necessary for the
performance of contractual work. Under no circumstances are the contractor's employees allowed to
tour or roam the plant or to enter areas not necessary to the performance of their work.
12. The PPG Project Coordinator shall assign the following areas for use by contractor's employees:
• Entrance
• Break Area
• Lunch Area
• Toilet Facilities
• Smoking Area
• Material Storage Area
• Parking Area
13. No personal vehicles are allowed in the plant. Any vehicle, which must be driven into the plant, must
be cleared through the PPG Project Coordinator. No more than two (2) company vehicles may be
parked inside the perimeter fence. These vehicles must have the company name prominently
displayed on the outside of the vehicle. All closed type vans, trucks, car trunks, toolboxes and other
contractor vehicles and equipment are subject to inspection by a duly authorized PPG representative
while on PPG premises.
14. No PPG products or other PPG materials are for sale.
15. All equipment or appurtenances supplied by PPG or purchased for installation are the property of
PPG. Excess materials shall not be removed from the plant without written permission of the PPG
Project Coordinator.
II. HOUSEKEEPING
1. Job site housekeeping is the contractor's responsibility, and the job site must be as clean and orderly
as possible while work is being performed.
. 2. Non-hazardous liquid and solid wastes (e.g. wood, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, etc.) generated
during on-site work must be placed in designated non-hazardous waste collection or recycling
containers. The PPG contact person will ensure the waste is non-hazardous and designate
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collection or recycling containers to be used. DO NOT USE CONTAINERS OTHER THAN
THOSE DESIGNATED.
3. Many liquid and solid wastes are hazardous wastes due to ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity,
toxicity, or because they are listed hazardous wastes. Examples of hazardous wastes include but
are not limited to unused paint, resin, thinning, solvents or cleaning solvents; sand blast media
contaminated with paint residue; piping or equipment grossly contaminated with paint, resin or raw
materials; soil, gravel or concrete, which is contaminated with paint, resin or raw materials; paper or
cloth wipers and personal protective equipment contaminated with paint or resin; etc. Hazardous
wastes must be properly packaged, labeled, stored, manifested, and disposed of at licensed facilities.
The PPG contact person will ensure that hazardous wastes generated by contractor activities are
collected and labeled. PPG will coordinate final disposal of all hazardous wastes generated by on-
site contractor activities.
4. Should the contractor fail to remove rubbish, etc., such removal will be done by PPG at the
contractor's expense.
5. At the completion of the work, the job site must be left in an acceptable condition. The PPG Project
Coordinator will make a final inspection to determine the adequacy of the final cleanup.
III. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE CONDUCT
1. The contractor is responsible for the conduct of his employees.
2 Horseplay is not permitted.
3. Smoking is prohibited throughout the plant. Only the designated areas may be used.
4. "Strike anywhere," (kitchen matches) are not permitted in the plant.
5. If a contractor is hired to perform work that is classified as “Hot Work” the contractor must
follow a program that meets or exceeds that in place at the plant for Hot Work. A Hot Work
Permit shall be required for each specific job requiring the use of open flames, welding,
cutting, burning, grinding equipment, solder pots, roofer’s kettles, explosive devices to shoot
anchor bolts, any spark producing tools, or any corded or uncorded tools, etc. These permits are
for one shift only and a new permit must be issued each shift. The permit must be conspicuously
displayed at the job location. This permit is not permission to smoke. Contact your PPG Project
Coordinator for permit. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide all necessary material and
equipment to safely conduct hot work. This includes fire extinguishers and other equipment
required by the permit.
6. If a contractor is hired to perform work in an areamarked "CONFINED SPACE" the
contractor must follow a program that meets or exceeds that in place at the plant for confined
space entry. A Confined Space Permit will be required before beginning work. Contact your
PPG Project Coordinator for permit. It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide ALL
equipment necessary for the safe entrance into a confined space including appropriate, properly
calibrated air monitoring equipment.
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7. If a contractor is hired to perform work onequipment the contractor must follow a
program that meets or exceeds that in place at the plant for LOCKOUT / TAG-OUT of
all energy sources. The contractor will provide all necessary locks and tags.
8. If a contractor is hired to perform work that will require opening a tank or line, the
contractor must follow a program that meets or exceeds that in place at the plant for
Line/Tank Opening. Contact your PPG Project Coordinator for permit.
9. Cell phones and Beepers, other personal communications devices, or entertainment devices
are not allowed to be used in the facility. While inside the plant these devices must remain in
the off position. 2-way radios may be permitted but must be rated for use in Class 1, Division
1 environments. Check with the PPG Project Manager.
IV. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
1. Safety glasses with side shields, substantial shoes(not tennis shoes/sneakers, sandals, etc,) are
requiredin the plant. In addition, shirts with sleeves and long trousers must be worn. Sleeves
are required to cover at least half the distance from the elbow to the shoulder.
2. Some areas of the plant require hearing protection. Signs will indicate where these areas are
located.
3. The contractor is required to provide all personal protective equipment.
4. It is the responsibility of the contractor to enforce the use of required personal protective
equipment by its employees.
V. ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES
1. The treatment of injuries sustained by the contractor's employees shall be the responsibility of
the contractor.
2. All injuries or illnesses sustained on PPG premises must be reported to the PPG Project
Coordinator immediately.
VI. IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES
1. If the fire alarm is sounded, even if only briefly, all contractors must evacuate the work area and
report to the assembly area at the front of the plant. Workers are encouraged to shut down the
equipment that they are using if this task does not delay their evacuation.
2. If a fire is detected, pull an alarm to report it, and then evacuate.
3. Fire extinguishers, hoses, hydrants, etc, must not be used for anything except fighting a fire.
4. If it becomes necessary to turn off a sprinkler system or use a hydrant or other fire fighting
equipment for anything except fighting a fire, the PPG Project Coordinator must be informed
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before this occurs. The FM Red Tag Process will be used and initiated only by the PPG
Project Coordinator.
5. In the event of severe weather, move to the nearest designated storm shelter. For the
manufacturing building, the shelter is in the men’s locker room. In the lab building, the shelter
is in the data room of the Human Resources department. In the back office building, the shelter
is in the file vault room. In the front office building, the shelter is in the small administrative
conference room.
VII. CONTRACTOR'S TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1. All equipment/tools must be in first class condition. Each tool must have the company
name prominently displayed on the tool for identification purposes.
2. All electrical or spark producing equipment or internal combustion engines must be approved for
use in any area. Use of tools not properly rated is strictly prohibited. (Hot Work permit required)
3. Scaffold planks, ladders, ropes, ground wires, etc., shall be inspected by the contractor and replaced
if they prove to be defective.
4. Portable metal ladders are not allowed in the plant.
5. All portable electrically powered tools and equipment shall be properly grounded. (Double
insulated tools or the use of a grounding prong is acceptable.) Grounds for welding should be
through the work piece rather than using the plant structure for ground. (Hot Work permit required)
6. Regardless of the type of fuel used, fuel-driven machines must be shut down for refueling.
7. Safety guards or other devices shall not be removed from tools or equipment except for repairs and
must be replaced upon completion of repair.
8. The use of any photographic equipment within PPG facilities must be approved by the PPG Project
Coordinator in writing.
VIII. SAFETY NOTES
1. All hazardous openings or excavations must be barricaded at all times unless the work requires their
temporary removal.
2. While overhead work is being preformed the area must be barricaded, or signs posted in a
conspicuous manner "Danger- Work Overhead". If sparks from cutting, etc, or other materials are
falling, the area below must be barricaded.
3. Work shall not be performed under or immediately adjacent to loads being hoisted and all loose items
of equipment or material shall be secured from falling.
4. No riders are permitted on moving equipment, rigging, or loads.
5. Guy lines must be clearly marked where they cross the travel space of paths, walkways, or roadways.
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6. Fire doors must not be blocked, fastened open, or wires, cables, hoses, etc, passed through a doorway
that would prevent a fire door from completely closing.
7. Compressed gas cylinders must be securely fastened, and acetylene cylinders must be in the upright
position, Oxygen storage shall be separated from fuel storage (20 feet or 5 feet high, ½ hour rated
partition).
8. Jumping from docks, trucks, or other platforms is unsafe and prohibited.
9. Do not use packages, drums, bags, or other items in place of ladders.
10. Do not run.
11. Contractors shall report any malfunction or potential safety hazard to the PPG Project Coordinator.
12. Contractors are responsible for noting the clearance under pipe racks, conduit racks, doors, ramps and
other such overhead obstructions and reconciling any possible interference with their equipment.
13. The contractor shall observe the plant speed limits when moving any type of vehicle.
14. Contractor personnel shall not connect to, adjust or otherwise tamper with PPG equipment.
15. Solicitation of any type is prohibited.
16. All excavation or similar personnel hazards must be visibly marked and barricaded.
17. Internal combustion engines may be left running at night or other unattended periods only by special
permission from the PPG Project Coordinator.
18. Safety showers, fire extinguishers, and similar emergency equipment must be available at all times
and kept free of material, equipment or other blockage.
19. Contract workers working in overhead platforms or riggers or on any surface (horizontal and vertical)
with an unprotected edge which is 6 ft. or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by
the use of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems (safety harness) per
OSHA 1926.501(b)(1).
20. PPG will not allow contractors to use any of the company owned mobile equipment or tools.
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
ALL EMERGENCIES ............................... 151
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Contractor’s Safety Rules and Instructions Quiz
Please circle the correct answer:
1. What type of unusual incidents should be reported to the PPG project coordinator?
a. spills b. injuries c. damage to property d. a, b, & c
2. At the completion of the work, the job site must be left in an _________ condition. The PPG project
coordinator will make a final inspection to determine the adequacy of the final cleanup.
a. acceptable/clean b. dirty c. unorganized d. messy
3. A __________ Permit shall be required for each specific job requiring the use of open flames,
welding, cutting, burning, grinding equipment, solder pots, roofer’s kettles, explosive devise to shoot
anchor bolts, any spark producing tools, or any corded or uncorded tools, etc. These permits are for one
shift only and a new permit must be issued each shift. The permit must be conspicuously displayed at the
job location. This permit is not permission to smoke. Contact your PPG project coordinator for permit.
a. Line/Tank Opening b. Confined Space c. Hot Work d. Lockout/Tagout
4. Smoking is prohibited throughout the plant. Only the designated areas may be used.
True False
5. Cell phones may be used in certain locations in the plant.
True False
6. Tennis shoes/sneakers and sandals are acceptable footwear in the plant.
True False
7. If the fire alarm is sounded, even if only briefly, all contractors must evacuate the work area and go
home.
True False
8. PPG will not allow contractors to use any of the company owned mobile equipment or tools.
True False
Contractors Safety Training Documentation
I have read and studied my copy of the Contractor Safety Rules and Instruction Handbook. I will wear required
protective equipment, follow the safe practices as outlined, and do everything I can to prevent injuries to myself and
fellow workers. I further understand that this certification is good for one (1) year from the date of training.
(Signed)__________________________________________________
Print Name ________________________________________________
Company Name ____________________________________________
Date _____________________________
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LITTLE ROCK CONTRACTOR SAFETY REVIEW
Name _________________________________________
Company ______________________________________
The above identified individual has reviewed PPG’s
__Contractor Safety Manual __ Contractor/Visitor Video __Both
which outlines Little Rock’s safety expectations for their
time on site. This authorization expires 1 year from the
date of completion.
Presented By ___________________________________
Date of Completion ______________________________
PPG LITTLE ROCK CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUES
1. NO SMOKING is permitted anywhere inside the perimeter
fencing and structures on plant property. This includes buildings,
yards, or inside of vehicles.
2. The use of cell phones, cameras, pagers 2-way radios, or other
electrically operated equipment is prohibited anywhere inside the
perimeter fencing and structures on plant property without prior
permission from your PPG contact.
3. In the event of an emergency, exit the building by the nearest
exit and circle around the outside of the building and report to the
guard for headcount. For weather emergencies, wait for direction
from your PPG contact.