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The safety of our employees is extremely important to us both at work and at home. Toolbox safety topics are not limited to at-work issues as there are hazards in all aspects of life. Safety training does not stop for us when our employees leave our gates. Without them returning the next day, we would not be able to continue the high quality of service that we have become known for. Safety education and the resulting heightened awareness are principles we train and encourage our employees to follow every day. For example, with the modern technologies available to us, safety while driving has become compromised by email and texting while driving. All Third Coast Companies have a general employee mandate that states no employee will text or type on cell phones while driving vehicles on business. Also, employees are not permitted to possess fire-arms, weapons, drugs or alcohol while on duty. We have an open-door, management driven policy where all accidents and situations which could lead to an accident, injury or contamination are reported immediately to local supervisors for correction or escalation.

TCT complies with all industry regulations including, but not limited to:

• Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Written Hazard Communication Program 49CFR 1910.1200.
• Complete respiratory training program as specified in Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 29CFR 1910.134.
• Confined Space – All operations employees are trained and certified annually in confined space entry procedures in accordance with 29CFR 1910.146.
• Lockout / Tagout – Policies and procedures for lock-out/ tag-out have been written in accordance with 29CFR 1910.147.
• Blood-borne Pathogen – Employees are trained annually in the handling and disposal of blood borne Pathogens as outlined in 29CFR 1910.1030.
• Fall Protection training in accordance with 29CFR 1926.503 is accomplished annually.
• Noise Exposure.
• HAZWOPER and HAZCOM training is conducted annually in accordance with 29CFR1910.120. In addition, prior to the arrival of new products, each affected employee receives training appropriate for that product.
• CPR/First Aid – several employees throughout the facility are trained in first aid and CPR with more trained individuals being added over time.
• Emergency Planning and Fire Prevention (annual training) Every employee receives hands-on fire extinguisher training.
• Flood and Hurricane Procedures. Also the evacuation zone for each employee’s home is monitored to allow ample time for them and their families to evacuate safely during a hurricane event.
• We abide by all DOT Regulations 49CFR Parts 171 – 180. All hazmat employees receive extensive training within the first 90 days of employment. Prior to their training, employees work side-by-side with experienced hazmat employees.
• Accident and Injury Response.
• Personal Protection Equipment in accordance with 29CFR 1910.132.
• Forklift Safety Program in accordance with 29CFR 1910.178. All operation employees are cross-trained and certified to operate forklifts.
• Third Coast Terminals employs a certified trainer so that all mandatory training may be conducted on-site.
• Third Coast Terminals' continuous employee training program includes mandatory weekly Toolbox Meetings and monthly Departmental Training.
• All operations employees have attended the Texas A&M Fire School in Bryan/College Station, TX not to fight fires, but to be more capable in an emergency situation.
• Subcontractors are fully trained before being allowed into the facility while visitors receive a safety indoctrination.

Annual insurance audits reflect continuous improvement in our safety & health achievements following TCT’s policy of safety culture.