Safety Policies & Programs

Policy Key Points

• All PPE must be selected based on a workplace hazard analysis and must properly fit the associate.
• Head protection (ANSI Z89.1 compliant hard hats) is required where falling objects, electrical hazards, or overhead work may occur.
• Hard hats must be inspected daily and replaced if damaged or after impact, even without visible damage.
• Eye protection is required in areas with risks from flying particles, chemicals, or intense light; safety glasses must meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• Eye protection is required in all assembly, product testing, packaging, and repair areas except when in designated aisles or working at desk within these locations. 
• Face shields are used in addition to safety glasses when face hazards (e.g., chemical splashes, grinding) are present.
• Yaskawa provides ANSI Z87.1 prescription safety glasses or reimburses associates who purchase their own.
• Foot protection must meet ASTM F2413 standards and is required where crushing, puncture, or electrical hazards exist.
• Specialty footwear such as electrical hazard-rated or conductive shoes must be used as specified by task hazards.
• Foot protection is required in all assembly, product testing, packaging, repair, and warehouse areas except when in designated aisles.  
• Gloves must be task-specific; improper glove selection may increase risk rather than protect.
• All fall protection systems must be anchored to points rated for 5,000 lbs. and inspected before each use.
• Electrical PPE includes non-melting clothing, rubber insulating gloves, arc-rated garments, and safety glasses per NFPA 70E requirements.
• Hearing protection (e.g., earplugs or earmuffs) must be worn when noise exposure meets or exceeds OSHA limits (≥90 dBA for any time or ≥85 dB over an 8-hour time-weighted average period).
• Respirators require prior medical clearance; voluntary dust mask use requires distribution of OSHA Appendix D only.
• High-visibility garments must meet ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 or Class 3 standards and be worn in posted areas or warehouses.
• Hi-vis jackets or sweatshirts provided for cold environments must not have hoods, as they reduce peripheral vision.
• Contract employer companies (Temporary Agencies) must supply their employees assign to work at Yaskawa with safety glasses and steel-toe shoes; Yaskawa provides other PPE as needed.
• Yaskawa associates working in customer locations must follow the stricter of Yaskawa's or the customer's PPE policies.
• PPE must be inspected regularly, maintained clean, and replaced if damaged or no longer providing adequate protection.

Policy

Overview
Responsibilities
PPE Hazard Analysis
Selecting PPE
Head Protection
Eye and Face Protection
Foot Protection
Hand and Arm Protection
Fall Protection PPE
Electrical Protection PPE
Hearing Protection PPE
Respiratory Protection PPE
High Visibility Vests, Shirts, or Jackets
PPE when in the Field
PPE for Contract Workers
Training
Records

Overview

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Responsibilities

The EHS Risk Mitigation Manager is responsible for:

• Performing a hazard assessment of the workplace to identify and control physical and health hazards,
• Identifying appropriate PPE for associates,
• Providing general PPE training for all associates,
• Reviewing this policy annually and updating as necessary.

Yaskawa Managers are responsible for:

• Procuring and providing approved PPE for assigned associates and contract workers,
• Ensuring assigned associates, contract workers and guests wear appropriate PPE as required,
• Training assigned associates, contract workers and guests in the use and proper care of PPE

Each Yaskawa Associate is responsible for:

• Following all provisions of this program and related procedures including:
• Wearing approved PPE when and where it is required,
• Attending training sessions on PPE,
• Properly inspecting, cleaning and maintaining PPE,
• Notifying immediate supervisor whenever PPE needs repair or replacement.

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PPE Hazard Analysis

The EHS Department an analysis of the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

This analysis consists of a survey of the workplace to identify sources of hazards to workers.

Consideration is given to hazards such as impact, penetration, laceration, compression (dropping heavy objects on foot, roll-over, etc.), chemical exposures, harmful dust, heat, light (optical) radiation, electrical hazards, noise, etc.

Where such hazards are present, or likely to be present, Yaskawa will:

• Select, and have each associate use, the types of PPE that will protect the associate from the hazards identified in the hazard assessment,
• Communicate equipment selection decisions to each affected associate,
• Select PPE that properly fits each affected associate,
• Train associates in the use and care of PPE as described elsewhere in this program.

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Selecting PPE

All PPE clothing and equipment should be of safe design and construction, and should be maintained in a clean and reliable fashion.

Yaskawa takes the fit and comfort of PPE into consideration when selecting appropriate items for the workplace.

PPE that fits well and is comfortable to wear will encourage associate use of PPE.

Most protective devices are available in multiple sizes and care should be taken to select the proper size for each associate.

If several different types of PPE are worn together, Yaskawa makes sure they are compatible.

If PPE does not fit properly it may not provide the level of protection desired and may discourage employee use.

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Head Protection

Hard hats are required any of the following apply:

• Objects might fall from above and strike them in the head, such as working below others who are using tools or working under a conveyor belt,
• They might bump their heads against fixed objects, such as exposed pipes or beams, or
• There is a possibility of accidental head contact with electrical hazards.

In general, protective helmets or hard hats should do the following:

• Resist penetration by objects,
• Absorb the shock of a blow,
• Be water-resistant and slow burning,
• Have clear instructions explaining the proper adjustment

Types of Hard Hats

There are two Types (impact protection) and three Classes (electrical protection) are recognized.

Type I head protection offers protection from blows to the top of the head.

Type II head protection offers protection from blows to the top and sides of the head.

Class	Impact by flying and falling objects	Voltage Protection
A	Yes	Up to 2,200 Volts
B	Yes	Up to 20,000 Volts
C	Yes	None

Bump Caps

Bump caps are another form of head protection. Bump caps are used for areas where protection is needed from head bumps and lacerations. They are not designed to protect against falling objects and they provide no electrical protection.

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Site	Hard Hat Required Areas
HQ	While operating overhead crane when load is shoulder height or higher While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head
BG-A	While operating overhead crane when load is shoulder height or higher While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head While operating a scissor lift at a height where overhead objects could strike head
BG-N	While operating overhead crane when load is shoulder height or higher While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head While operating a scissor lift at a height where overhead objects could strike head
BG-Repair	While operating overhead crane when load is shoulder height or higher While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head While operating a scissor lift at a height where overhead objects could strike head
BG-W	While operating overhead crane when load is shoulder height or higher While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head While operating a scissor lift at a height where overhead objects could strike head
Franklin	While operating overhead crane or being within the fall zone of an overhead crane in operation or with a load suspended While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head While operating a scissor lift at a height where overhead objects could strike head
Plain City	While operating overhead crane when load is shoulder height or higher While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head While operating a scissor lift at a height where overhead objects could strike head
Solectria	While operating overhead crane when load is shoulder height or higher While working on or near live electrical conductors where there is a possibility of head exposure to electricity While working below other workers who are using tools or objects that could fall and strike head While operating a scissor lift at a height where overhead objects could strike head

Daily Inspections

A daily inspection of the hard hat shell, suspension system and other accessories for holes, cracks, tears or other damage that might compromise the protective value of the hard hat is essential.

Hard hats with any of the following defects should be removed from service and replaced:

• Perforation, cracking, or deformity of the brim or shell,
• Indication of exposure of the brim or shell to heat, chemicals or ultraviolet light and other radiation (in addition to a loss of surface gloss)

Always replace a hard hat if it sustains an impact, even if damage is not noticeable.

Other Requirements

Hard hats shall be worn with the brim facing forward.

Approved hard hats shall be worn while working in a scissors or articulating lift when an overhead hazard is present or while working in close proximity to anyone working overhead.

Approved hard hats shall be worn while using a crane to lift items at or above head level.

See Electrical Safety PPE Section (8.0) for head protection for electrical work.

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Eye and Face Protection

Examples of potential eye hazards within Yaskawa America, Inc. include:

• Assembly with power tools,
• Cutting and stripping wires,
• Drilling, sanding, grinding or cutting sheet metal,
• Building wooden crates or skids,
• Soldering,
• Welding, cutting or brazing,
• Any work with live electrical components.

Face Protection

When face protection is required, the face shield shall be used in conjunction with approved safety glasses.

Face protection is required whenever associates are exposed to face hazards.

Examples of potential face hazards within Yaskawa America, Inc. include:

• Pouring or working with chemicals,
• Grinding,
• Welding, cutting or brazing.

Prescription Lenses

Associates who require corrective lenses shall either wear ANSI Z87.1-2010 (or later) approved prescription corrective lenses or wear approved additional protection over their eye-wear.

Yaskawa provides prescription ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses to associates at no cost to the associate.

• Associates who choose to purchase their own safety glasses must provide evidence that they are ANSI Z87.1 2010 (or later) approved.
• Associates will be reimbursed up to the cost of prescription safety glasses provided by Yaskawa.
• See Human Resources for details.

Hazard Assessment Guidelines for Protective Eye and Face Wear
Hazard Type	Examples of Hazard	Common Related Tasks	Eye	Face
Impact	Flying objects such as large hips, wire strands, wire bands, fragments, particles, sand, and dust	Wire cutting and stripping, soldering, electrical work, chipping, woodworking, sawing, drilling, powered fastening, riveting, and sanding Grinding, cutting metal bands	YES	NO
Heat	Anything emitting extreme heat	Casting, hot dipping, welding, brazing	YES	YES
Chemicals	Splash, fumes, vapors, and irritating mists	Acid and chemical handling, decreasing, plating, working with adhesives	YES	YES
Dust	Harmful dust	Woodworking, buffing, and generally dusty conditions	YES	NO
Optical Radiation	Radiant energy, glare, and intense light	Welding, torch-cutting, and brazing Black light and laser work	YES	NO

Most Common types of eye and face protection:

Safety Spectacles	Goggles	Specialty Safety Goggles	Face Shields	Welding Shields
These protective eyeglasses have safety frames constructed of metal or plastic and impact-resistant lenses. Side shields are available on some models.	These are tight-fitting eye protection that completely cover the eyes, eye sockets, and facial area immediately surrounding the eyes and provide protection from impact, dust, and splashes. Come in vented and non-vented. Some goggles will fit over corrective lenses.	Laser Specialty goggles protect against intense concentrations of light produced by lasers. Ultra Violet (UV) (Black light) UV goggles also come in a UV safety spectacle. These are used while performing inspections under a black light.	Transparent sheets of plastic extend from the eyebrows to below the chin and across the entire width of the head. Face shields protect against nuisance dusts and potential splashes or sprays of hazardous liquids but will not provide adequate protection against impact. Face shields must be worn in conjunction with safety spectacles or goggles.	Constructed of vulcanized fiber or fiberglass and fitted with a filtered lens, welding shields protect eyes from burns caused by infrared or intense radiant light. They also protect both eyes and face from flying sparks, metal spatter and slag chips produced during welding, brazing, soldering, and cutting operations.

In addition to the specific tasks that require eye protection, Yaskawa America, Inc. has identified the following locations where safety spectacles are required:

Site	Eye Protection Required Areas
HQ	Labs – while performing assembly, repair, or working with live electrical
BG-A	All areas of production, except office desk area and aisles All product testing areas Machine Shop Parts cleaning stations Engineering Lab – while performing assembly, repair, or working with live electrical
BG-N	All areas of production, including aisles, except office desk area All product testing areas Machine Shop Paint Booth Parts cleaning stations Repair – except office desk area Engineering Lab – while performing assembly, repair, or working with live electrical
BG-Repair	All areas of repair,except aisles and office desk area All product testing areas Paint Booth Parts cleaning stations
BG-W	Warehouse – While building or destructing wood products Warehouse Bailer - While unloading bails and adding wire
Franklin	All areas of production, except aisles All product testing areas – except office area when tests are not being performed Warehouse – except office desk area Labs – during active testing, assembly, repair, or working with live electrical
Plain City	All product testing areas – except office desk area when tests are not being performed All product assembly areas – except aisles and office desk area Paint Booth Warehouse – while building or destructing wood products
Solectria	All product assembly areas – except office desk area All product testing areas Warehouse – except office desk area Labs – while performing assembly, repair, or working with live electrical

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Foot Protection

Examples of situations in which an associate should wear foot and/or leg protection include:

• When heavy objects such as carts, pallet jacks or tools might roll onto or fall on the employee’s feet;
• Working with sharp objects such as nails or spikes that could pierce the soles or uppers of ordinary shoes;
• Exposure to molten metal that might splash on feet or legs;
  • Working on or around hot, wet or slippery surfaces; and
  • Working when electrical hazards are present.

Safety footwear must meet ASTM minimum compression and impact performance standards in ASTM F2413.

All ASTM-approved footwear has a protective toe and offers impact and compression protection. But the type and amount of protection is not always the same.

Different footwear protects in different ways. Check the product’s labeling or consult the manufacturer to make sure the footwear will protect the user from the hazards they face.


Face and leg protection choices include:

Leggings	Metatarsal Guards	Toe Guards	Combination foot and shin guards	Safety Shoes
Protect the lower legs and feet from heat hazards such as molten metal or welding sparks. Safety snaps allow leggings to be removed quickly.	Protect the instep area from impact and compression. Made of aluminum, steel, fiber or plastic, these guards may be strapped to the outside of shoes.	Fit over the toes of regular shoes to protect the toes from impact and compression hazards. They may be made of steel, aluminum or plastic.	Protect the lower legs and feet, and may be used in combination with toe guards when greater protection is needed.	Impact-resistant toes and heat-resistant soles that protect the feet against hot work surfaces. The metal insoles of some safety shoes protect against puncture wounds.

Specialty Purpose Shoes

Electrically conductive shoes provide protection against the buildup of static electricity.

Foot powder should not be used in conjunction with protective conductive footwear because it provides insulation, reducing the conductive ability of the shoes.

Silk, wool and nylon socks can produce static electricity and should not be worn with conductive footwear.

• Note: Employees exposed to electrical hazards must never wear conductive shoes.

Care of Protective Footwear

As with all protective equipment, safety footwear should be inspected prior to each use.

Shoes and leggings should be checked for wear and tear at reasonable intervals.

This includes looking for cracks or holes, separation of materials, broken buckles or laces.

The soles of shoes should be checked for pieces of metal or other embedded items that could present electrical or tripping hazards.

Associates should follow the manufacturers’ recommendations for cleaning and maintenance of protective footwear.

Hazard Analysis Guidelines

Hazard Analysis Guidelines for Protective Footwear
Hazard Type	Examples of Hazard	Common Related Tasks	Safety Shoes	Metatarsal	Electrical Hazard
Impact	Falling objects: drop object that is being carried, object falls off shelf	Assembly, repair, field service, material handling, building maintenance	YES	Optional	NO
Roll Over	Vehicle, pallet-jack, cart rolls over foot	Material handling, warehouse operations	YES	In some areas*	NO
Electrical	Electric Shock	Product troubleshooting and testing	YES	NO	YES
* Where identified in JHA

In addition to the specifications that require foot protection, Yaskawa America, Inc. has identified the following locations where safety shoes or toe guards are required:

Site	Foot Protection Required Areas
HQ	Labs, Storage Cages, Shipping/Receiving Dock
BG-A	All areas of production, except aisles and office desk area All product testing areas (Electrical Hazard) Machine Shop Parts cleaning stations Engineering Lab Warehouse
BG-N	All areas of production, except aisles All product testing areas (Electrical Hazard) Warehouse
BG-Repair	All areas of repair, except aisles and office desk area All product testing areas (Electrical Hazard) Machine Shop Warehouse
BG-W	Warehouse All areas of production, except aisles and office desk area All product testing areas (Electrical Hazard) Repair
Franklin	All areas of production, except aisles All product testing areas (Electrical Hazard) Shipping, Receiving, Parts Kitting Areas Labs Machine Shop
Plain City	All product testing areas (Electrical Hazard) All product assembly areas – except aisles and office desk area Paint Booth Warehouse
Solectria	All product assembly areas All product testing areas (Electrical Hazard) Warehouse Labs

Hand and Arm Protection

Protective Gloves

The nature of the hazard and the operation involved will affect the selection of gloves.

The variety of potential occupational hand injuries makes selecting the right pair of gloves challenging.

It is essential that employees use gloves specifically designed for the hazards and tasks found in their workplace because gloves designed for one function may not protect against a different function even though they may appear to be an appropriate protective device.

The following are examples of some factors that may influence the selection of protective gloves:

• Type of chemicals handled.
• Nature of contact (total immersion, splash, etc.).
• Duration of contact.
• Area requiring protection (hand only, forearm, arm).
• Grip requirements (dry, wet, oily)
• Thermal protection
• Size and comfort
• Abrasion/resistance requirements

Gloves made from a wide variety of materials are designed for many types of workplace hazards. In general, gloves fall into four groups:

• Gloves made of leather, canvas or metal mesh
  • Sturdy gloves made from metal mesh, leather or canvas provide protection against cuts and burns. Leather or canvass gloves also protect against sustained heat.
• Fabric and coated fabric gloves
  • Fabric and coated fabric gloves are made of cotton or other fabric to provide varying degrees of protection.
• Chemical and Liquid Resistant Gloves
  • Chemical-resistant gloves are made with different kinds of rubber: natural, butyl, neoprene, nitrile and fluorocarbon (viton); or various kinds of plastic: polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene.
  • These materials can be blended or laminated As a general rule, the thicker the glove material, the greater the chemical resistance but thick gloves may impair grip and dexterity, having a negative impact on safety.

Electrical Safety - Rubber Insulating Gloves

When to Wear Gloves

Examples of situations in which an associate should wear hand and arm protection within Yaskawa America, Inc. are:

• When handling sheet metal or objects with sharp edges,
• Handling wooden pallets or lumber,
• When handling chemicals,
• When using vibrating tools, and,
• When working with live electrical.

DO NOT wear gloves while operating powered rotary equipment.

Hand and Arm Protection Hazard Analysis Guidelines

Hazard Assessment Guidelines for Protective Hand and Arm Ware
Hazard Type	Examples of Hazard	Common Related Tasks	Required	Type
Sharp Edges/Items	Sharp edge of sheet metal, burr on sheet metal, knife blade	Assembly, repair, facility maintenance	YES*	Leather, canvas, metal mesh
Slivers, chafing, abrasions	Rough, sharp, or heavy materials	Assembly, repair, facility maintenance	YES*	Fabric or Leather
Chemical burns	Using a chemical harmful to skin	Using caustic chemical	YES	As required in Safety Data Sheet
Electrical	Electric Shock/Burns	Product troubleshooting and testing	YES	Proper voltage rated insulated gloves. Long sleeves as required by NFPA 70E
* Where identified in JHA

Inspection of Gloves

Protective gloves should be inspected before each use to ensure that they are not torn, punctured or made ineffective in any way.

A visual inspection will help detect cuts or tears but a more thorough inspection by filling the gloves with water or air and tightly rolling the cuff towards the fingers will help reveal any pinhole leaks.

Gloves that are discolored or stiff may also indicate deficiencies caused by excessive use or degradation from chemical exposure.

Any gloves with impaired protective ability should be discarded and replaced.

Reuse of chemical-resistant gloves should be evaluated carefully, taking into consideration the absorptive qualities of the gloves.

A decision to reuse chemically-exposed gloves should take into consideration the toxicity of the chemicals involved and factors such as duration of exposure, storage and temperature.

Insulating Rubber Gloves have an untested shelf life of 1 year.

Once used, insulating rubber gloves must be re-certified every 6 months.

Cost center manager is responsible for sending the gloves for recertification.

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Fall Protection

Fall Protection PPE

When guardrails and other positive fall protection are not available to protect from falls, associates working at heights greater than 4’ above lower level, or where a fall into live electrical parts or operating machinery is a hazard, associates must use personal fall protection systems such as harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines.

Training Requirements

Before use, associates must be trained to understand:

• the application limits (for example, maximum permitted free falls, distance needed below to stop before hitting lower levels or objects, minimizing swing falls, etc.) of the equipment.
• Proper hook-up, anchoring, and tie-off techniques.
• Proper use, inspection, and storage of equipment.

Personal fall protection systems must not be used for other purposes such as hoisting materials.

Inspection

Personal fall protection systems must be inspected before each use and defective components must be removed from service.

Personal fall protection systems subjected to impact loading must be removed from service.

Anchorage

Workers must attach to an anchorage of sufficient strength (min 5,000 pounds).

Workers must use anchorage points independent of the scaffold supporting system.

Positioning device systems must be secured to an anchorage capable of supporting at least twice the potential impact load of a worker’s fall.

Lifelines and Lanyards

Each worker must be provided with their own separate vertical lifeline.

Horizontal lifelines must be designed, installed, and used under the supervision of a qualified person.

Lifelines and lanyards must be protected against damage such as cuts, abrasions, burns (hot work), acids, and solvents.

Snap Hooks and D-Rings

Workers must use locking snap-hooks.

Snap-hooks, unless designed for such connections, must not be connected to:

• Webbing, rope or rope wire
• Other snap-hooks
• D-Rings to which other snap-hooks or connectors are attached
• Horizontal lifelines
• Other objects such as eye bolts that are incompatible

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Electrical PPE

When the arc rating is below 1.2 cal/cm2, the following PPE is required:

• Protective clothing, non-melting or untreated natural fiber (e.g.: untreated cotton, wool, rayon, or silk, or blends of these materials) with a fabric weight of at least 4.5 oz/yd2
  • Shirt (long sleeve)
  • Pants (long)
• Protective Equipment
  • Safety glasses or safety goggles
  • Hearing protection (ear canal inserts)
  • Heavy duty leather gloves
    • If rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors are used, additional leather or arc rated gloves are not required. The combination of rubber insulating gloves with leather protectors satisfies the arc flash protection requirement.

Hearing PPE

Types of Hearing Protectors

Yaskawa provides hearing protection at no cost to:

• Any associate who requests hearing protection,
• Any associate who is exposed to noise exposures at or above those shown in the following table:

Permissible Noise Exposures
Duration per day, hours	Sound level dBA slow response
8	90
6	92
4	95
3	97
2	100
1 ½	102
1	105
½	110
¼ or less	115

Yaskawa associates exposed to noise exposures equal or greater than shown in the above table must wear appropriate attenuating hearing protection.

Dual hearing protection shall be worn if exposures exceed 105 dB as an 8-hour TWA.

Respiratory PPE

Personal Protective Equipment for Respiratory protection is addressed in Yaskawa's Respiratory Protection Policy.

Medical examinations shall be required for any associate prior to assignment to any job which requires use of a respirator. No associate with respiratory disease or other medical limitations will be allowed to perform work in areas requiring the use of respiratory equipment.

All medical evaluations will be confidential, during normal work hours, convenient, understandable and the associate will be given the opportunity to discuss the results with the examining physician or health care provider.

A medical evaluation is not required for voluntary use of a dust mask (e.g. N95 mask).

• Prior to using a dust mask, the associate shall be provided with OSHA Respiratory Standard Appendix D.

High Visibility Vest, Shirt, or Jacket

Where high visibility garments are required, they shall comply and be labeled with ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 or Class 3.

The background material color shall be one of the approved fluorescent colors:

• Fluorescent Yellow-Green
• Fluorescent Orange-Red
• Fluorescent Red

The reflective material shall:

• Be silver or combined-performance material (visible in both day and night),
• Be at least 2 inches (50 mm) wide
• Provide 360° visibility, typically with horizontal bands around the torso and bands over the shoulders
• The reflective bands must not be interrupted around the torso (no gaps)

Reflective vests must be properly sized and worn closed to meet coverage requirements.

Locations where High Visibility Garments must be worn

High-visibility garments—such as vests, shirts, or jackets—must be worn in warehouse areas and in any location designated as requiring high-visibility apparel.

Cold-Weather High Visibility Garments

Yaskawa may provide high-visibility jackets or sweatshirts to associates working in cold environments, such as while loading or unloading trailers in the warehouse.

High-visibility jackets, shirts, or sweatshirts shall not have hoods, as hoods can restrict a person’s field of vision.

PPE When in the Field

Yaskawa associates working in the field shall follow the more restrictive PPE policy between the requirements defined in this policy and the customer’s PPE requirements.

PPE for Contract Workers

Yaskawa will inform contract employers of the PPE requirements.

The Contract Employer shall provide the following PPE:

• Safety Glasses,
• Steel Toed Shoes.

Yaskawa will supply all other required PPE.

Yaskawa will provide temporary eye and foot protection until such time that the contract employer provides acceptable PPE.

PPE Training

General PPE training is included in Safety Orientation Training. Records are maintained in Yaskawa’s Learning Management System.

Hands-on Eye and Face Protection, Foot Protection, Hand and Arm Protection, Hearing Protection, and Head Protection PPE training is provided by the associate’s supervisor prior to first use. No records are required.

Fall Protection PPE training is provided by a qualified Fall Protection trainer prior to the associate’s first use of fall protection PPE. Records are maintained by the associate's supervisor.

Electrical Safety Protection is provided by a qualified Electrical Safety trainer prior to the associate’s first use of electrical safety PPE.

Respiratory protection PPE training is provided by a qualified trainer.

Records

Record Title	Retained by	Disposition
Personal Protective Equipment Training Records	Maintained by Supervisor or Yaskawa's Learning Management System	Employment Tenure plus 5 Years
Job Hazard Assessment	Electronically Available to All Associates, stored on Network Computer or www.YaskawaSafety.com website	Retained while process is active

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Revision History

Rev #	Description	Release Date	Approved by
0	Conversion of old safety documents, rewrite, and issue	5/17/2016	Thurwanger
1	Added flowcharts	10/12/2016	Thurwanger
2	Added BG-W warehouse (was previously BG-A)	5/24/2019	Thurwanger
3	Changed Learning Management System from SuccessFactors to UKG Learning	2/12/2022	Thurwanger
4	Added Franklin Drive Value Add facility, Removed Oak Creek	6/12/2025

Program Review

Review Date	Reviewed by	Changes Required (Yes/No)	Revision # if updated
2/21/2017	Thurwanger	No
1/16/2018	Thurwanger	No
1/22/2019	Thurwanger	Yes	2
1/14/2020	Thurwanger	No
1/21/2021	Thurwanger	No
1/18/2022	Thurwanger	Yes	3
1/31/2023	Thurwanger	No
1/16/2024	Thurwanger	No
1/21/2025	Thurwanger	Yes	4