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o C) c prior to the commencement of work (or any single phase of work); (2) the continuing instruction/monitoring of each contractor, subcontractor, supplier and employee in the safe operation of their specific area of responsibility using the proper tools and in accordance with the safety procedures and guidelines outlines in United States Army Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 revised October 1998 to insure that all work is performed in a safe manner. Through careful planning, hazard recognition and control, safety indoctrination and training, and rigorous attention to safety procedures, we shall ensure the health and safety or personnel at our work sites and the public adjacent to our work sites. No person shall be required or instructed to work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsafe or dangerous to his/her health. Any person aware of an unsafe or dangerous condition shall report the condition to his/her supervisor immediately. The particular operation will be stopped; the project manager will appoint a competent individual to investigate the condition and make corrections prior to restart of the operation. All information shall be recorded, maintained in the project file. A copy of the manual is available upon request. Safety and health meetings shall be conducted once a month for all supervisors on the project location and once a week by supervisors (foreman) for all workers. The meetings shall be documented by the Safety Officer. The minimum information included in the report shall be (1) the date of the meetings; (2) name, social security number, and signature of attending individual(s); (3) the name of the individual(s) conducting the meeting. Copies of the safety manifest will be kept on file for a period of one year and shall be furnished to the designated authority upon written request. The safety and health indoctrination and training meetings shall be based upon the contractor Safety Program and the United States Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, October 1998. Safety and health subjects, at a minimum, shall include: . Requirements and responsibilities for accident prevention and maintaining safe and healthful work environments . General safety and health policy and procedures and pertinent provisions of EM 385-1-1 . Employee and supervisor responsibilities for reporting all accidents . Provisions for medical facilities and emergency response and procedures for obtaining medical treatment or emergency assistance . Procedures for reporting a correcting unsafe conditions or practices . Job hazards and the means to control/eliminate those hazards, including applicable job and/or activity hazard analyses . Job hazards communication HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISION Accident Reporting All supervisory personnel, foreman and employees will be instructed to report accidents to the Project Manager. Employees are responsible for reporting all injuries or occupational-related illnesses as soon as possible to his/her immediate supervisor. The contractor's office will record all incidents, along with the treatment provided. Reports will contain the following information: . Name 47