Stewart Handling, Inc. IIPP & Safety
Your IIPP Manual consists of the required 8 sections to comply with OSHA standards as outlines in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations (T8CCR). This manual consists of the following sections:
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1. Responsibility
2. Compliance
3. Communication
4. Hazard Assessment
5. Accident/Exposure Investigation
6. Hazard Correction
7. Training & Instruction
8. Recordkeeping
Safety Programs — Overview & Commitment
We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, contractors, and visitors. This page summarizes our core safety programs, provides access to policies and forms, and explains how to report hazards or incidents. For full program documents, training materials, and printable checklists, please see the Documents / Downloads section below.
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Safety Coordinator: Joshua Stockberger
Joshua@stewarthandling.com 619-341-4418
Last updated: 12/3/2025
1. Workplace Violence Prevention
Purpose: Prevent and respond to incidents of workplace violence to protect employees and visitors.
Types of workplace violence (include on-site examples):
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Physical violence: hitting, pushing, kicking, restraining.
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Threats & intimidation: verbal threats, gestures, stalking behavior.
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Verbal/psychological abuse: harassment, bullying, repeated demeaning comments.
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Sexual harassment / assault
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Domestic violence impacts: off-site domestic incidents that affect the workplace.
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Robbery & criminal acts: theft accompanied by aggression.
Key controls & prevention:
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Zero-tolerance policy and clear code of conduct.
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Controlled access points, visitor sign-in.
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De-escalation training and manager response protocols.
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Secure cash-handling and route planning (if applicable).
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Anonymous reporting options and anti-retaliation protections.
Reporting & response:
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Immediate danger: call 911.
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Non-emergency incidents: report to supervisor or Safety Coordinator within 24 hours using [Incident Report Form link].
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Investigation steps, protective measures (temporary reassignments, escorts), and documentation procedures.
Training: All employees receive initial and annual training on recognizing, preventing, and reporting workplace violence.
3.Forklift (Powered Industrial Truck) Safety
Purpose: Prevent powered industrial truck incidents through training, inspections, and safe work rules.
Operator qualifications & training:
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Only trained and certified operators may operate forklifts.
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Refresher training after incidents, near-misses, or observed unsafe operation.
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Training records retained for [X] years.
Pre-operation inspection checklist (sample items):
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Brakes, horn, lights, steering, tires, forks, hydraulic leaks, seat belt.
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Check load capacity plate and verify load is secure.
Safe operation rules:
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Seat belts required; speed limits posted; no extra riders unless certified seating.
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Keep forks low when traveling, use horn at intersections, maintain clear line of sight.
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Load stacking & unstacking procedures, stable load handling.
Pedestrian control & floor layout:
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Marked aisles, crossing points, pedestrian exclusion zones, mirrors at blind corners.
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Use barriers and signage in high-traffic areas.
Maintenance & incident reporting: scheduled maintenance logs, immediate reporting of defects, and incident/near-miss reporting procedure.
2. Indoor Heat Injury & Illness Prevention
Purpose: Protect workers from heat-related illnesses while performing indoor/covered work (hot warehouses, drying rooms, unconditioned facilities).
Scope & triggers: Applies when indoor temperatures, humidity, workload, or PPE create elevated heat-stress risk.
Risk factors: high ambient temperature, poor ventilation, direct radiant heat (machinery), prolonged exertion, required PPE.
Prevention (Hierarchy of controls):
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Engineering controls: ventilation, air conditioning, heat shielding for hot equipment.
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Administrative controls: work/rest schedules, acclimatization plans, rotating heavy tasks, mandatory water breaks.
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Personal protective measures: lightweight breathable clothing, cooling vests where appropriate.
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Emergency procedures: heat illness symptom recognition, on-site first aid, rapid cooling steps, emergency medical transport.
Symptoms & first aid: headache, dizziness, weakness, profuse sweating (heat exhaustion), hot dry skin, confusion, loss of consciousness (heat stroke). For suspected heat stroke — call 911 and cool the worker immediately.
Monitoring & records: daily temperature/humidity logs (if required), training records, incident logs.
4.Hazard Communication (HAZCOM)
Purpose: Ensure employees know the hazards of chemicals they handle and where to find safety data.
Chemical inventory & SDS access:
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A current chemical inventory is maintained and SDSs are available for all hazardous chemicals.
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SDSs are accessible at: [link or location] (digital and/or binder).
Labeling & container management:
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All containers are labeled with product name, hazard warnings, and manufacturer information.
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Secondary container labeling and decanting procedures.
Employee training & rights:
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Employees receive HAZCOM training upon hire and when new hazards are introduced.
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Training covers reading labels, SDS use, PPE selection, and emergency procedures.
Spill response & PPE:
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Spill kits for common chemicals, step-by-step containment and cleanup procedures, and when to call HazMat/EMS.
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Required PPE per chemical and instructions for storage and disposal.
Program maintenance: HAZCOM program reviewed annually and when changes to inventories occur.
1.Responsibility
2. Compliance
3. Communication
4. Hazard Assessment
6. Hazard Correction
7. Training & Instruction
8. Recordkeeping
5. Accident/Exposure Investigations
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