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sci SOUTHERNCQATINGSINC ROOFING Eye on Safety, Education The company's evolution is a testament to lessons learned over nearly four decades of service. Some that were learned the hard way. Biederman said that roughly 20 years ago, SCI was hit with several serious job-related injuries, marking what he described as among the worst business experiences of his career. He responded with a renewed emphasis on safety and took a closer look at all company protocols to make improvements. SCI now has a written safety plan and each crew member is required to pass the OSHA 10 course and complete several safety videos during orientation prior to working in the field. Every supervisor must pass OSHA 30 to stay on the jobsite. A full-time safety supervisor conducts bilingual weekly safety meetings, as well as daily spot-checks on all jobs. Biederman said all crew members are outfitted with personal protective equipment (PPE) and are required to use the appropriate PPE for each job. As a backup, the company's workers' compensation Insurance carrier performs quar- terly spot-checks at the company's request. Incentivizing compliance and performance is key, he said. "All feedback is shared during the weekly meetings where crew members and foreman are recognized for exceptional organization, cleanliness, and safety," he explained. It's not uncommon for gift cards to be awarded for crews to have lunch together, and the company often posts crew photos on the wall at headquarters, on the company website and its Facebook page with honors. 13 The reward system is used to enhance quality as well as safety: Quality control inspections occur during each project, and company officials recognize foreman and crew for exemplary performance. Third - party inspections on commercial work are often required for manufacturer warranties where only a 10 - score out of 10 is acceptable. Continued training including, but not limited to safety, occurs through supplier training courses and cer- tification programs. Suppliers, on occasion, will conduct classroom -style instructional courses in addition to hands-on mock demonstrations where each crewmember participates. Biederman said the spray foam division takes digital courses every two years, and that crew members participate in supplier certification courses and receive handbooks disturbed by the National Roofing Contractors Association. "We create a good working atmosphere by organization and training," Biederman said. "We take our time during the hiring process to try to handpick those who are seeking a roofing career and not just a job." Confidential and Proprietary Information Of Southern Coatings, Inc.