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•   OSHA Training and Compliance
                •   Equipment Training  (including use, safe practices, and
                    maintenance)
             Use of Company Vehicles
                    Precision Underground owned/leased/rented vehicles are for
             business use only. The term vehicles  include  trucks, trailers,  and
             equipment. Spouses, other family members, and friends of employees
             are strictly prohibited from using company vehicles for any reason. Use
             is defined as entering a vehicle for any purpose, whether as a passenger
             in the cab or bed, both are prohibited to avoid any insurance liability
             or compliance issues.

             Requirements:
             All drivers must have a current valid driver’s license from their state
             of residency and provide Precision with information on their driving
             record. Any change in license status or driving record must be reported
             to the Project Manager or General Manager immediately.

             All employees will be required to maintain a valid operator’s license
             and provide a copy to the  Office Manager before operating any
             company vehicle. Our insurance carrier requires a license check be run
             with your  respective states Department of Motor Vehicles and the
             carrier maintains the right to refuse coverage to employees who do not
             meet their standards. Any employee refused coverage by the insurance
             carrier will not be permitted to operate any company vehicle.

             Precision Underground truck drivers must hold a Commercial Drivers
             License (CDL).  Employees not meeting this cannot drive company
             trucks requiring CDL licensing and/or to transport equipment. All field
             employees are encouraged to  pursue their  Commercial  Driver’s
             license.

             Accidents:
             Should an employee become involved in an accident where they are at
             fault, while using a company vehicle, they are responsible for the
             insurance deductible.

             Should an employee  be involved in  an accident where fault is not
             attached, while using a company vehicle for business use, he or she
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