SAFETY POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL All Euramax Subsidiaries. Number E-2.0 Safety Audits and Inspection Program

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1 Number E-2.0 Issued: 1/2009 Revised: 12/2015 Page 1 of PURPOSE: To establish a formal system to routinely self-inspect each Euramax facility in an effort to detect unsafe and/or hazardous conditions, ensure OSHA compliance, and to promote safe and healthful work habits. 2.0 POLICY: Each Euramax facility must perform a safety self-inspection every month. Any deficiency found in the monthly inspection must be corrected as soon as possible. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES: A. It is the responsibility of the Facility Leader to ensure compliance with this procedure in its entirety. B. It is the responsibility of all Employees to follow the requirements of this procedure. 4.0 PROCEDURE: A. Each facility is to perform a formal safety inspection every month. Such inspection is to be performed by the Safety Committee members and engage additional employees from each department (see Procedure E-1.0: Plant Safety Committee). B. Inspections are performed to identify specific unsafe conditions which may cause accidents, and to report these findings. Objectives of performing inspections are: a. To reveal specific accident producing hazards b. To analyze new, seasonal, or occasional operations for the purpose of eliminating hazards c. To support and supplement the Euramax safety program C. The Safety and Housekeeping Inspection Form (see attached) must be used by the Safety Committee each month to conduct the formal safety inspection. D. The completed Safety and Housekeeping inspection form should be presented to the Facility Leader prior to the Monthly Safety Meeting (see Procedure D-3.0: Monthly Safety Meeting Program). * Uncontrolled if printed *

2 Number E-2.0 Issued: 1/2009 Revised: 12/2015 Page 2 of 2 E. The observations noted on the Safety Inspection Form should be addressed by the Facility Leader with the plant employees during the Monthly Safety Meeting. F. All safety deficiencies found during audits and inspections should be corrected as soon as possible. Any issue identified as Safety, the corrective actions must start within one week of being identified. Documentation of corrections should be made on the audit or inspection sheet. G. All completed Safety and Housekeeping Inspection Forms should be kept in a safety notebook at the facility for a minimum of 24 months. H. Employees failing to comply with this procedure will be disciplined in accordance with normal progressive procedures for the facility. 5.0 ATTACHMENT / FORMS: A. Safety and Housekeeping Inspection Form 6.0 PROCEDURE HISTORY: Original Issue 1/2009 Reviewed and Updated 2/2012 Reviewed and Updated 12/2015 * Uncontrolled if printed *

3 Number E-2.0 Issued: 1/2009 Revised: 12/2015 Page 1 of 3 FACILITY MONTH YEAR On this Safety and Housekeeping inspection form a Yes response indicates compliance or a safe status. A No response indicates noncompliance and need for corrective action. Overall Appearance Yes No N/A A. Area is free of excess debris? (Floors, top of machines and pay offs) Yes No N/A B. Trash cans are not full or overflowing? Aisles and Floors Yes No N/A A. Are they clear and unobstructed? Yes No N/A B. Are all materials behind the walkway lines? Yes No N/A C. Are free of spills and tripping hazards? Fire Extinguishers Yes No N/A A. Are easily accessible with NO obstructions? Yes No N/A B. Are properly marked with a signed Inspection tag? Exit Doors Yes No N/A A. Are unlocked from inside? Yes No N/A B. Are exit aisles clear? Yes No N/A C. Are properly marked with signs? Eyewash/Showers/First Aid Stations Yes No N/A A. Are properly marked and clear of obstructions? Yes No N/A B. Are the inspections sheets signed and up to date? Hoist Yes No N/A A. Are the daily checklists up to date? Yes No N/A B. Are the monthly checklists up to date?

4 Number E-2.0 Issued: 1/2009 Revised: 12/2015 Page 2 of 3 Personal Protective Equipment Yes No N/A A. Is all PPE required being used? Yes No N/A B. Is all PPE in good condition? Ergonomics Yes No N/A A. Are lifts or lift tables, being used properly? Yes No N/A B. Is proper lifting techniques being practiced? Yes No N/A C. Is product being handled properly? Yes No N/A D. Is bending, twisting, or stretching of body eliminated? Yes No N/A E. Is all packaging equipment set at proper height? Guarding Yes No N/A A. Are guards secured? Yes No N/A B. Are guards in acceptable condition (not needing repair)? Yes No N/A C. Are all stop buttons working? Yes No N/A D. Are all safety chains/straps in place? Yes No N/A E. Is additional guarding needed at this time? Electrical Boxes, Cords, and Air Hoses Yes No N/A A. Are electrical boxes unobstructed? Yes No N/A B. Are all doors/panels secure and closed? Yes No N/A C. Are cords/air hoses free of splices and leaks? Yes No N/A D. Are all panels properly labeled? Hazard Communication Labeling Yes No N/A A. All containers labeled properly? Yes No N/A B. Are labels legible and visible?

5 Number E-2.0 Issued: 1/2009 Revised: 12/2015 Page 3 of 3 THE ABOVE FACILITY INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED ON:. THE RESULTS OF THIS FACILITY INSPECTION WERE REVIEWED WITH THE FACILITY LEADER ON:. THE FACILITY INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED BY: Name Signature Date List any problems: