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Davey 2014 Corporate Responsibility Report

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Davey Tree's Road to Zero Program is a company-wide initiative designed to eliminate safety risks and incidents. We set annual injury-free workplace goals, which encourage employees to proactively mitigate unsafe working conditions. The Road to Zero requires a commitment from all of us—from the chief executive officer to the newest employee. To recognize and reinforce this behavior, we acknowledge employees who have been recordable accident-free for a year or more with our Safety Honor Road award. Other ways we reinforce our commitment to safety include: Safety training of all employees, covering hazards and safety procedures specific to that employee's work assignment, including: Davey Tree career development program of task-specific safe work procedures Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policy and Davey Tree safety department approved equipment selection Hearing conservation Eye protection Fire prevention Davey Tree drug/alcohol abuse policy (standard and DOT) Job hazard identification, planning, control and briefing Worksite setup Davey Tree first aid – CPR and aerial rescue program Davey Tree defensive driving program Federal motor carrier safety requirements (DOT) Equipment inspection and maintenance Equipment guarding Lock-out tag-out OSHA hazard communication standard Pesticide storage, use and care Storm work procedures Quarterly safety meetings for executive leadership, general managers and vice presidents 16 Visible stickers on all Davey Tree vehicles to encourage the community to provide driving feedback Three-day, regional seminars for our management and supervisory personnel throughout North America. Attendees rotate through the program on a three-year basis. Topics include accident trends and prevention, training techniques, team building, accident investigation, claims management, internal costing of insurance, substance abuse policy, fleet safety, equipment maintenance and regulatory compliance. CLIENT HEALTH AND SAFETY With every client engagement, we encourage safety by offering services that benefit and protect community landscapes and educate clients on proper tree and landscape care. Product Safety and Labeling: We evaluate every product we use or deliver to clients on safety, efficacy and economic value. As part of our Environmental Policy, we are committed to reducing and, where possible, eliminating the use of products and services that cause environmental harm or health and safety hazards to our clients, our employees and our communities. Emergency Responses: When emergencies, especially storms, occur in our communities, we collaborate with the government, public and private sectors to respond. Davey Resource Group utility operations offer field inspections for compliance and safety, damage assessments and notifications and expert data collection. Fire Safety: Fire safety and prevention is a serious issue, particularly in dry regions. We reduce the risk of wildfires by removing unwanted brush and providing maintenance to keep trees clear from power lines.

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