SAFETY

EBC, is committed to providing a safe working environment for our workforce and customer observers. For starters, our technology is inherently safer than traditional methods. By containing the blasting operation, we virtually eliminate the hazards associated with traditional sand-blasting. Our methods are dust free, which allows users to maintain complete visibility and awareness, unlike open sand blasting. By utilizing steel abrasive as our blast media, we have also eliminated all hazards associated with silica sand and the potential for silicosis.

Listed below is an example of a typical Job Safety Analysis which we perform for each project at EBC Gulfcoast.

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Job Safety Analysis

Sequence of Job Steps

1. Facility Entry

No facility should be entered prior to the coordination of efforts with the client / contractors personnel and verifying all training requirements for all EBC personnel meet the facility prescribed training.

2. Site Survey

Upon entering the facility and arriving at the specific project site the following items should be reviewed.

A. Soil conditions

Potential Hazard - Soft soil, which can cause problems with lifting device stability and out riggers. Trailer access can also be affected by soil conditions.

Recommended Action - Mats or other soil stabilization measures should be installed prior to accessing any area where soil conditions are unsafe

B. Overhead or Other Structural Obstructions

Potential Hazard - Any lifting device might be hampered during the loading or unloading of equipment as well as use of the machines during the course of the project.

Recommended Action - Make sure it any potential obstructions are flagged and if possible removed prior to starting the project.

3. Tank Entry ( Personnel )

Potential Hazard - Entry into any tank can be a hazardous and unsafe area.

Recommended Action – Obtain Entry Permit, if required. Establish a whole watch. Take LEL readings prior to entry. Determine emergency exits before entering.

4. Unloading Equipment

Potential Hazard - Use of improper equipment for unloading of equipment can cause both risk for personnel and damage to the equipment.

Recommended Action - Make sure all parties involved with and in the area are aware of the unloading process. Make sure all equipment is properly positioned on devices used for unloading. Check all straps and or slings to be utilized prior to use during this process.

5. Tank Entry ( Equipment )

Potential Hazard - Dismantling of machines may cause problems during re-assembly. Machine components may be extremely heavy to insert inside the tank. Access openings to the tank may be obstructed or to small. The tank interior may be dark.

Recommended Action - Make sure all equipment is dismantled in a an orderly fashion and all parts are kept in separate containers. All of the equipment to be used in the tank is of considerable weight and a lifting device should be utilized whenever possible to insert the equipment into the tank. Check man way or other openings to make sure the opening chosen for the entry point is the best suited for the task. Make sure lighting has been installed, by others, prior to entering the tank.

6. Machine Reassembly

Potential Hazard - The machines may not be reassembled correctly causing down time to correct problems after the fact.

Recommended Action - Take proper care and time in the re-assembly of all the machines.

7. Power

Potential Hazard - Not having correct power levels will not allow the units to operate. Placement of generators in certain areas may require movement of the generator during the project causing down time. No Ground Fault Circuitry (GFCI) . Water or other conductive medias within the area. Worn or frayed cables and or plugs are safety hazards.

Recommended Action - All power levels must be checked using proper testing equipment and verified at the source by the project supervisor prior to any connections are made to the Dust Collectors. All dust collectors are equipped with GFCI's and all power is run, via 4 wire grounded cable, directly through the Dust Collector. The Dust collector must be turned on and GFCI checked prior to cable entry into tank. Dust Collector is run on

60Hz cycle and should be tested for service interruption before power is applied to the blast unit. If water is present on the ground or the area is saturated with moisture all cable carrying any electrical service shall be placed a minimum of 30" off the ground. All cable and plugs shall be inspected prior to energizing any part of the system.

8. Machine Operation

Potential Hazard - Improper operation of the unit can cause safety risk and damage to the machines.

Recommended Action - Only personnel properly trained may operate any piece of EBC equipment on any project site. All controls used by the operator are 24 Volt DC powered for safety and no one other than the project supervisor or a trained technician may open any panels on the units. All cables and cords as well as the vacuum hose should be attached in a neat orderly fashion prior to starting the blast unit so that they do no cause any undue safety risk and do not become entangled during the process.

9. Inspection Coordination

Potential Hazard - Operating the blast units for an extended period without a review by the inspector or other qualified parties risk insufficient quality standards.

Recommended Action - Ask for a review by the inspector or other qualified personnel within two hours of operating the blast units.

10. Project Cleanliness

Potential Hazard - The use of steel abrasive, which can make walking in the tank difficult, is a safety risk to anyone entering the tank.

Recommended Action - Sweepers and helpers should constantly clean the work area of fugitive abrasive and place it in containers within the work area.

11. Tank Exit

Potential Hazard - Machines may be dismantled improperly. The disassembled components are heavy and no lifting device is available inside the tank.

Recommended Action - Take proper care and time in the disassembling of all the machines. Use multiple parties in lifting heavy items.