GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES



GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Procedure Number: GSP-102

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY - GSP-102

1.0 PURPOSE 1

2.0 SCOPE 1

3.0 DEFINITIONS 1

4.0 EMPLOYEE SAFETY RIGHTS 2

4.1. Rights of Employees Under OSHA 2

4.2. Additional Rights of Employees 3

5.0 SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES 3

5.1. Management 3

5.2. Designated HSE Representative 4

5.3. Safety Committee 5

5.4. Supervisors 5

5.5. Employees 6

PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide an overview of the safety responsibilities of Valero employees at all levels. Those responsibilities include expectations on safety behavior, involvement, compliance, and individual safety rights. In general, this procedure identifies a few basic beliefs which are derived from individual employee commitment to safety, health and environmental responsibilities:

Valero believes that all employees, contractors and visitors are entitled to a safe workplace.

• Valero believes that employees should be informed of their rights and responsibilities under the federal OSH Act and applicable state laws.

• Employees must also be informed of their rights and duties under Valero’s safety and health program

• Valero believes that properly informed and trained employees will be safe employees

• Valero expects all employees to be involved in improving workplace safety

• Good health and safety practices are the responsibility of each employee

SCOPE

This procedure applies to all personnel, company and contractor, working in or on Valero Terminaling and Distribution Company (Valero) owned, operated or maintained pipelines or facilities. Additionally, contractors and other third party personnel performing work at the Valero facilities will be expected to adhere to their own work responsibility practices, and that they will align with the expectations of this procedure. At a minimum, contractors must meet Valero safety practices.

DEFINITIONS

Federal OSHA Act

The Occupational Safety and Health Act promulgated by the federal government.

OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration within the Department of Labor

Supervisor or his Designated Representative

The management representative with immediate responsibility for the terminal, area, site or function

Designated Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Representative

The designated HSE representative may be a Valero employee, group or contracted entity providing specialized services to assist in environmental, health, industrial hygiene, and safety compliance activities. Subject to corporate management approval, each facility may satisfy these responsibilities through a combination of in-house and outside contracted services.

Safety Committee

A group of employees who will participate in the implementation and review of safe practices at a terminal, area, site or function.

EMPLOYEE SAFETY RIGHTS

1 Rights of Employees under OSHA

Employees have the following OSHA rights for:

• Reviewing copies of relevant OSHA standards

• Being informed of workplace hazards, including toxic substances in the workplace

• Refusing to perform unsafe work

• Receiving training in general safe work practices and specific training about the hazards unique to the job assignment

• Examining their medical and exposure records

• Filing a complaint

• Participating in an inspection

• Reviewing the OSHA 300 log of occupational injuries and illnesses, which is available from the designated HSE representative

2 Additional Rights of Employees

Employees have the following additional rights under Valero’s safety and health program:

• Reviewing a copy of Valero safety manual and policies

• Filing complaints about unsafe conditions with supervisors and the designated HSE representative

• Participating in Valero Safety Committee (or other mechanism to communicate/share safety issues, if committee is not available)

• Submitting suggestions for improving workplace safety and health to supervisors and the designated HSE representative

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

All employees must use proper health and safety practices. An employee's specific responsibilities depend on his or her job assignment. The responsibilities of management, supervisors, and non-supervisory employees are summarized below.

1 Management

The final responsibility for Valero safety and health program rest with the Highest Level of Management. Managers are responsible for the overall safety and health management within their areas.

Managers are responsible for the following:

• Creating a positive atmosphere for promoting workplace safety

• Ensuring that supervisors and employees under his/her management have the training, skills and authority to implement appropriate safety and health policies, practices, and programs

• Ensuring that supervisors and employees under his/her management have adequate economic and technical support for safety and health programs, practices, and equipment

• Ensuring that areas under their management are in compliance with Valero safety and health policies, practices, and programs

2 Designated HSE Representative

The designated HSE representative is responsible for developing, updating, and implementing Valero environmental, safety and health program. The designated HSE representative may be a Valero employee or group or it may be a contracted entity providing specialized services to assist in environmental, health and safety compliance activities. Subject to corporate management approval, each facility may satisfy these responsibilities through a combination of in-house and outside contracted services. The designated HSE representative's specific responsibilities may include all or some of the following items:

• Providing consultation and advice on all environmental, safety and health compliance matters

• Developing safety training programs, conducting training courses, and making available information and other resources on workplace environmental, safety and health

• Developing and implementing Valero’s fire safety and emergency response programs

• Implementing and coordinating Valero’s hazard communication program

• Assisting supervisors and employees in implementing the health, safety and environmental program, including defining hazardous operations, designating safe practices, and selecting personal protective equipment

• Ensuring availability of medical examinations and protective equipment necessary to protect employee safety and health

• Coordinating all internal compliance inspections

• Conducting, monitoring and testing for air contaminants

3 Safety Committee (or equivalent safety group)

The Safety Committee, or an equivalent group of employees who meet to share and discuss safety issues, promote workplace safety by encouraging the free flow of ideas between employees, supervisors, and management. The Safety Committee is responsible for the following:

• Encouraging employee involvement in improving workplace safety

• Holding periodic meetings

• Making minutes of meetings available to all employees

• Making recommendations to the Management and the designated HSE representative for improving workplace environmental, safety and health

• Participating in Safety Audits

4 Supervisors

Supervisors, or their designee, are responsible for protecting the health and safety of employees under their supervision. Supervisors or their designees are responsible for the following:

• Ensuring that employees are properly trained in safety policies and procedures

• Documenting employee training

• Ensuring that employees are aware of all hazards associated with their work

• Ensuring that employees are provided with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment

• Evaluating each employee's safety performance as part of the annual performance review process

• Reporting accidents and unsafe conditions to their leadership and to the designated HSE representative

• Identifying and correcting hazards by conducting periodic inspections of workplace hazards and unsafe work practices

5 Employees

The ultimate responsibility for safety rests with each employee. Employees who disregard Valero safety policies will be subject to disciplinary action.

Employees have the following responsibilities:

• Performing their jobs safely

• Following Valero procedures and the health, safety and environmental program

• Obeying their supervisors' instructions

• Participating in all required training classes

• Playing an active roll in safety meetings, committees, and programs

• Being proactive in reporting unsafe acts and/or conditions in the workplace to their supervisor and/or the designated HSE representative

• Taking actions to mitigate unsafe or hazardous situations

• Wearing personal protective equipment in accordance with Valero’s safety policy, OSHA regulations, and good work practices

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