1998 Certificate of Merit - PDCA Safety Award 1994 Certificate of Recognition - Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation

Hartman Walsh Painting Company is committed to improvement towards injury and incident-free operations. All of our employees are continually being trained and have the individual responsibility to protect themselves, their fellow employees, the environment, and the customers we serve. Click Here for our Safety Presentation Our safety actions will be guided by the following principles: Every employee is entitled to a safe and healthy place to work. Zero injuries are possible. Safety is a condition of employment. Each of our supervisors is responsible for preventing injuries to those they supervise. Training is essential for employees to work safely and to increase their awareness. Exposure, which may result in injuries or illness, must be controlled. Safety off of the job is just as important as safety on the job. At Hartman Walsh, safety management is more than a program . . . it is a process. Management's commitment is essential and at Hartman Walsh it is obviously present with the continued results of its safety records, its safety programs, and the attitude of all involved from the wage roll earner to the president. Hartman Walsh Painting Company Ed Smith, President Hartman Walsh Philosphy to Achieve Zero Injuries Hartman Walsh has adopted the "Zero Injury" philosophy, beginning with the President who sets the expectation that worker's injury is unacceptable on all work. Hartman Walsh will create a culture that all employees at all levels accept ownership of the safety performance objective of "Zero Injuries". The President sets the expectation and empowers all employees to do what is necessary to reach zero injury performance. Hartman Walsh recognizes that profit lost through worker's injury is not covered by insurance. Hartman Walsh understands the high cost of worker's compensation is driven by worker's injury and that achieving zero injury performance is a key component of responsible management for profit. Hartman Walsh will be an active participant as the project embraces the "Zero Injury" philosophy. Hartman Walsh Safety Management Systems Hartman Walsh has a written commitment to environmental, safety, and health policies that include the following elements: 1. Management Commitment and Employee Involvement. a. Written Policies. b. Establish and communicate goals and objectives. c. Provide for top management visibility. d. Provide for employee involvement. e. Assign and communicate responsibilities. f. Provide authority and resources. g. Hold all personnel accountable. h. Review program versus goals annually. 2. Work Location Analysis a. Conduct comprehensive baseline surveys/audits for environment, safety, and health. Update regularly. b. Analyze planned and new job site facilities, material, and equipment. c. Perform routine job safety analysis. d. Perform regular inspections. e. Provide employee suggestion system. f. Provide for investigation of accident, incident, and near misses. g. Analyze injury and illness trends. 3. Hazard Prevention and Control a. Engineering techniques. b. Procedures for safe work. c. Provisions for personal protective equipment. d. Administrative controls. e. Preventative maintenance. f. Emergency planning. g. Medical program. 4. Safety and Health Training a. Ensure that employees understand hazards and how to protect themselves. b. Supervisors analyze for hazards. c. Maintain physical protection. d. Reinforce training. e. Ensure that management understands responsibilities. 5. Maintain records of employees training, safety meetings, and health records. a. Hartman Walsh will provide management systems that will involve planning to meet or exceed governmental and customer requirements. b. Hartman Walsh will make revisions and changes of safety policies or governmental regulations, as they become effective. c. Hartman Walsh will provide it's full time Safety Director and a full time Safety Coordinator on larger projects. d. Hartman Walsh's Safety Representative will: Safety Director - Certified as having taken the 500-hour OSHA course. Hartman Walsh's safety programs will interface directly with the customer's safety program or desires. Report directly to the customer's management. Have the authority to correct any hazard or unsafe practices on the project. Even if work stoppage is required. NOTE: Hartman Walsh will have available at the job site; employees who are qualified as competent persons. Hartman Walsh will provide documentation demonstrating those employees's qualifications to perform as competent persons.

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