Safety Responsibilities Site Safety Representative Responsibilities

Published Date: 02 Nov 2017

The Site Safety Rep shall be responsible for the coordination and communication of the

safety program and safety initiatives between employees, supervision, and management.

In SK the Safety Rep is elected by the workers being represented. He will be actively involved in all aspects of the safety function for the company. His responsibilities will

include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Provide the required New Employee Orientation, including instructions, general site

rules, emergency response plan details and a general safety induction prior to starting

work on site. Forward copies (by fax) of all Employee Orientation, TD1's and Subcontractor safety forms to the office.

• Set up a site safety committee as needed OH&S Sask is 10 or more workers)

• Provide all sub-contractor employee Orientation

• Set-up and maintain sub-contractor Daily Sign-In Sheet. Ensure that any employees,

either of sub-contractors or of ___"COMPANY NAME"____, who missed the last safety meeting go through the meeting minutes and are brought up-to-date on the state of current hazards.

• Provide all inspector and Professional Orientation.

• Initiate regular safety meetings (toolbox meetings, site safety meetings, safety

committee meetings, etc.), take minutes of meetings and post in Trailer. Review all reports generated and ensure the required corrective action is taken.

* Develop safety topics relevant to the workplace for inclusion in toolbox talks and safety meetings.

* Monitor and follow-up on corrective action recommendations resulting from

inspections, investigations, and safety committee reports. In SK, there is a $2000 fine for failure to comply with WCB officer.

• Communicate with Management, Supervisors, and Employees to identify safety

objectives and requirements.

• Establish schedules for training and education, inspections and monitoring, safety

meetings, and the review of safety performance.

• Conduct accident and incident investigations to ensure objectivity and thoroughness.

• Inspect the workplace for safety deficiencies on an ongoing basis. Notify the

appropriate person of any deficiencies and provide guidance for corrective action.

• Monitor the WHMIS procedures and ensure employees are informed and the MSDS

are current.

• Review, on a continuous basis, the performance of the safety program and make

recommendations on changes and improvements, should they be required.

• Coordinate site safety programs with the Superintendent, Foremen, and Sub-

contractors, ensuring all the company standards are met.

• Report to and represent the company during site inspections by the WCB and other

regulatory agencies.

• Conform to the Health and Safety Program and set a good example.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

FOREMAN RESPONSIBILITIES

The Foreman is responsible for ensuring the effective application of safety policies and

procedures in the workplace; promoting safety awareness in the employees; and

demonstrating through day-to-day attitudes and actions, that safe work performance is a top priority. Foreman responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Establish and communicate required Safe Work Practices to employees and ensure

employee competency.

• Monitor and enforce compliance with health and safety rules and other regulations.

• Inspect the workplace on an ongoing basis for unsafe work practices and conditions.

Ensure that action is taken immediately to correct any deficiencies.

• Ensure that the necessary discipline and documentation to rectify unsafe work

practices and conditions are completed. Provide and document meaningful and timely safety talks with employees.

• Recognize and document, publicly if practical, good safety performance by

employees.

• Provide and maintain safety equipment and protective devices for employees, as

required.

• Develop and administer an effective program of good housekeeping.

• Develop and practice good communication skills with all employees to ensure they are

physically and mentally capable of performing their work safely. Communicate on a regular basis with the safety committee for input and/or recommendations.

• Organize the work process to eliminate potential hazards and ensure safe work

practices.

• Respond to all employee concerns, complaints, and inquiries in a prompt and open

manner.

• On the job training - Monitor new employees to establish knowledge and awareness

of safety. (Pay close attention to young employees and new apprentices.) Provide on- the-job training where required.

• Observe workers, work practices and site operation and correct when necessary.

• Conform to the Health and Safety Program and set a good example.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

___"COMPANY NAME"____ is committed to providing a safe work environment but to be effective, employees must assume a certain degree of responsibility. Each employee shall take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and that of their fellow employees who may be affected by their actions. Employee responsibility will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Know and comply with all safety rules and regulations. Be accountable for unsafe

work practices and procedures.

• Adhere to specific Safe Work Procedures and comply with those procedures.

• Aid in the development of task specific Job Safety Analyses for all tasks preformed

on-site.

• Operate equipment only when authorized to do so and after ensuring appropriate

safety devices are in place.

• Wear and maintain Personal Protective Equipment as required and use all appropriate

safety devices.

• Ask questions when situations arise where the proper safety equipment or safety rules

are not understood.

• Practice "good housekeeping" in the workplace at all times.

• Immediately report unsafe conditions and work practices to the Foreman, the Safety

Rep, or the Superintendent.

• Promptly report all accidents and injuries, no matter how minor, and obtaining the

necessary medical attention.

• Co-operate in accident and incident investigations to assist in determining the cause(s)

and to prevent recurrence.

• Handle controlled products in accordance with WHMIS and TDG regulations.

• Report to work physically and mentally fit, free from the influence of alcohol and

drugs. Inform the Supervisor of any over-the-counter or prescribed medications being taken, which may have adverse side effects.

• Attend all safety meetings or toolbox talks as required. Communicate and suggest

improvements to the health and safety environment of the workplace to ensure that safety is at a maximum.

• Conform to the Health and Safety Program and set a good example.

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SECTION 1: SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

INSPECTOR AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

___"COMPANY NAME"____ recognizes the legislative requirements of inspections and professional oversight but we must ensure that those performing these services know and conform to the Health and Safety Policy. We require all Inspectors (Federal, Provincial, and Municipal) and Professionals (Engineers, Architects, etc.) to perform their duties in compliance with all health and safety rules as well as provincial occupational health and safety regulations. Their responsibility will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Report to the Superintendent before entering the workplace.

• Ensure they wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. If site specific PPE is

required (reflective vest, floatation vest, etc.), obtain this PPE from the Superintendent.

• Document and communicate any deficiencies in health and safety that arise from their

inspections. Report their findings to the Superintendent or Safety Rep as soon as practical.

• Ensure that all professional drawings, designs, or specifications for temporary

structures, forms, scaffolds, and erection procedures conform to the relevant provincial occupational health and safety regulations and ___"COMPANY NAME"____ policies.

• Attend Safety Committee meetings where inspection procedures are to be discussed.

• Conform to the Health and Safety Program and set a good example.

Note to Superintendents/Safety Rep's: There is a lot of reluctance on the part of many

employers to establish firm rules and apply them to the myriad of Professionals and

especially to Inspectors. Remember that we are responsible for the actions of everyone at

our workplace. The best way to prevent this from becoming a problem is to supply the

relevant rules and regulations, for our workplace, to the appropriate professionals and

inspectors prior to their commencing the work. Discuss any potential problems with the

person in charge and have them communicate the rules to their employees. If any

problems arise that could put us in contravention of any rule or regulation, communicate this to the local provincial occupational health and safety officer (i.e. WCB Officer) and ask for their assistance.

There is always the possibility that the fair application of the rules and regulations to

these groups may appear to create problems, but if we are pro-active and communicate our safety policies prior to work commencing, they should be minimal. If problems do arise, ensure that we document and report them to the appropriate authority.

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SECTION 2: HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL

HAZARD ASSESSMENT POLICY

___"COMPANY NAME"____ will utilize a hazard assessment program to ensure work activities are completed in a safe manner and that all potential health and safety hazards are identified and controlled prior to work commencing.

The Site Superintendent and/or the Site Safety Representative will complete a detailed

Hazard Assessment (form on page 12) with the assistance of workers prior to the

commencement of all new projects, as job processes and conditions change and on a regular basis throughout the duration of the project.

All corrective actions shall be implemented in a timely manner, recorded, and kept on

file.

Findings of the Hazard Assessments will be communicated to all employees and sub-

contractors at the Tool Box Meetings and posted in the_"COMPANY NAME" trailer.

Hazard Control

When a hazardous condition is identified, corrective actions will be promptly

implemented in a timely manner according to the hazard. The following list highlights

preferred methods of control in descending order:

1) Elimination: Remove the hazard or hazardous situation whenever reasonably

practicable

2) Substitution: Substitute the hazardous product or element with a less hazardous

one

3) Engineering: Implement engineering designs and controls measures whenever

reasonably practicable

4) Administrative: Implement safe work policies, procedures and practices to ensure

the hazardous element is controlled adequately

5) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Implement adequate PPE to ensure the

hazardous does not affect the exposed workers.

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SECTION 2: HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL

Critical Tasks

It is ___"COMPANY NAME"____ policy to conduct Hazard Assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) (See Section 4 for JSA forms) for all critical tasks.

A Critical Task is one that may include the following factors:

• Jobs with high frequency of accidents or near misses which pose a significant threat

to health and safety;

• Jobs that have the potential to produce fatalities, disabling injuries, illnesses or

environmental harm;

• Newly established jobs whose hazards may not be evident because of lack of

experience;

• Jobs that are to be performed in hazardous and/or unfamiliar environments i.e.

confined spaces, restricted access, excavations, heavy equipment, elevated work surfaces, unfamiliar work site.

Example critical tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Confined Space Entry

• Working at Heights requiring Fall Protection • Excavation activities

• Work involving high-voltage electrical hazards

• Working over water

• Working with hazardous materials (Asbestos, Crystalline Silica, explosives, etc.)

• Working with or around large heavy machinery and equipment (cranes)

• Large material lifting tasks (Panel Tilt-ups, etc.)

It is the Project Managers and Site Superintendent's responsibility to ensure the required

inspections and forms have been completed, all provincial legislation and code of

practice requirements are adhered to and legislation is readily available for consultation during Critical Task activities.

SECTION 2: HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND CONTROL

PRE-JOB HAZARD ASSESSMENT SAFETY PLANNING PROCEDURE

A pre-job start-up meeting is an important chance for the people in charge of a project to

sit down and plan procedures, facilities, timelines, etc. including reviewing the health & safety program to be in effect.

Pre Job planning and Site Planning: documented reviews of all the following:

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Hazard assessments, particularly for jobs or areas that tend to involve frequent and/or severe injuries, and for jobs that are new to the worksite, recently changed, or seldom performed.

Timing and frequency of on-site inspections, by who and type of inspection.

Special safety risks due to specialized equipment, environmental or weather conditions, site conditions and so on.

Special safety items that must be installed or purchased in advance due to specialty item availability.

A list of special equipment needed to ensure safety on all tasks, including PPE for all workers, and an inventory of its availability for all workers who will need it. Methods and or checklists of methods of tracking safety equipment are available from ___"COMPANY NAME"____.

First-aid procedures to follow and to use. Names of Company supplied first aid personnel or first aid to be used, local doctors, hospitals etc.

Security measures including site methods of public, worker, property, equipment and tool protection.

Accident reporting procedures. Procedures for accident reporting are enclosed in this OH&S manual. Forms are available from company safety offices.

HAZARD ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Hazard Assessments

A Hazard Assessment must be completed PRIOR to new project work start by _"COMPANY NAME"_ and all sub-contractors, whenever site conditions change and will be reviewed and updated as necessary at every Tool Box meeting throughout the project.

A Hazard Assessment is a careful analysis of all potential hazards associated with the

entire jobsite and is one area where a "team" effort is needed You will fill in the tasks to be completed along with the priority ranking, hazards and plans to eliminate.

Hazard Priority Ranking

The first ranking estimates the severity of the problem if the potential accident were to occur:

1) Imminent Danger (causing deaths, occupational illness, loss of facilities)

2) Serious (severe injury, serious illness, property and equipment damage)

3) Minor (non-serious injury, illness, or damage)

4) Negligible / O.K. (minor injury, requiring first aid or less)

5) Not Applicable

For each hazard:

• Identify appropriate corrective action and

• Set a specific date for its completion.

• Whenever possible, identify and correct the cause as well as the specific

problem.

• Hazard assessment 'MUST' be reviewed during all safety meetings

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HAZARD ASSESSMENT FORM

Project:

Date:

Job Number:

Location:

Time:

Supervisor:

 Pre-Job Hazard

Assessment

 Monthly

Assessment

 New Change/Conditions

Assessment by:

Hazard Priority (Status) #1 Imminent Danger #2 Serious #3 Minor #4 O.K. #5 (N/A)

Item #

Identified Hazards (Activities and/or Conditions)

*Status

Safety Hazard and Location

1

Housekeeping, Slip, Trip or Fall Hazards

2

Material or Equipment Storage and Handling

3

Hazardous Materials or Chemicals

4

Excavations, Sloping, Shoring, Erosion

5

Excavation access and egress

6

Confined Space Entry

7

Confined Space Testing and Safety Watch Person Required?

8

Lock Out

9

Traffic Control,Flashers,Barricades,

Flagging Tape

10

Protection to the Public

11

Overhead Hazards and or Power Poles

12

Underground Hazards

13

Flammables

14

Chemical or Gas Release

15

Work at Heights

16

High Risk Positioning

17

Scaffolds/Ladders

18

Hoisting/Lifting

19

Cables/Slings/Lifting Chains

20

Noise

21

Equipment Condition

22

Electrical or Site Wiring

23

Portable Generators

24

Fuel Storage / Refuelling - nearby water?

25

P.P.E. Basic or Specialized

26

Respiratory Protection

27

Weather Conditions

28

Night Work

29

Asbestos / Hazardous Materials Entry

30

Permits / Indoctrinations Concrete

31

Work / Pour or Pump

32

Community Impact

33

Other:

34

Other:

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PART 2 OF ASSESSMENT – ACTION or PROCEDURES

ITEM #

PRIORITY

RECOMMENDED ACTION

COMPLETION DATE

BY WHOM

Reviewed by: Signature _______________________ Date: __________________

Comments:

______________________________________________________________________________

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

SAFE WORK PRACTICE TABLE OF CONTENTS

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFE WORK PRACTICE 17

FIRE PREPAREDNESS SAFE WORK PRACTICE 18 CHAINSAW SAFE WORK PRACTICE 19 ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICE 20

LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICE 21

HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICE 22 EXCAVATING & TRENCHING SAFE WORK PRACTICE 23 EXCAVATIONS NEAR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 24

HAND TOOLS SAFE WORK PRACTICE 25

LIMB & BODY PROTECTION SAFE WORK PRACTICE 26

MANUAL LIFTING & CARRYING SAFE WORK PRACTICE 27

MOBILE EQUIPMENT SAFEWORK PRACTICE 28 PAINTING SAFE WORK PRACTICE 29

POWER TOOLS SAFE WORK PRACTICE 30

RIGGING AND LIFTING SAFE WORK PRACTICE 31

SCAFFOLDS & WORK PLATFORMS SAFE WORK PRACTICE 32 PORTABLE LADDERS SAFE WORK PRACTICE 33

WELDING SAFETY 34

MACHINERY SAFETY 35

HOUSEKEEPING 36 VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE 37 WORKING ALONE 38 ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT 39 CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS AND FORMWORK 40

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

SAFE WORK PRACTICES ANNUAL REVIEW

Safe Work Practices

Development

Review

Review

Date

By Whom

Date

By Whom

Date

By Whom

M

D

Y

Initials

M

D

Y

Initials

M

D

Y

Initials

Fire Extinguishes

Fire Preparedness

Chainsaws

Electrical Safe Work Practice

Low Voltage Electrical Safe Work Practice

High Voltage Electrical Safe Work Practice

Excavating & Trenching Safe Work Practice

Excavations Near Underground Utilities

Hand Tools Safe Work Practice

Limb & Body Protection Safe Work Practice

Manual Lifting & Carrying Safe Work Practice

Mobile Equipment Safe Work Practice

Painting Safe Work Practice

Power Tools Safe Work Practice

Rigging and Lifting Safe Work Practice

Scaffolds & Work Platforms Safe Work Practice

Welding Safety

Machinery Safety

Housekeeping

Violence in the Workplace

Working Alone

Asbestos Management

Concrete Foundations and Formwork

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

Good housekeeping is essential in the prevention of fires. Fires can start

anywhere and at any time. Therefore it is important to know which fire extinguisher to use and how to use it.

Guidelines:

Always keep fire extinguishers visible and easy to access. Fire extinguishers have

to be properly maintained to work well. Where temperature is a factor, ensure that care is taken in selecting the right extinguisher.

Types of Fires

Class A:

Class B:

Class C:

These fires consist of wood, paper, rags, rubbish and other ordinary combustible materials.

Recommended Extinguishers

Water from a hose, pump-type water can, pressurized extinguisher, or soda

acid extinguishers.

Fighting the Fire

Soak the fire completely — even the smoking embers.

Flammable liquids oil and grease.

Recommended Extinguishers

ABC units, dry chemical, foam and carbon dioxide extinguishers.

Fighting the Fire

Start at the base of the fire and use a swinging motion from left to right,

always keeping the fire in front of you.

Electrical equipment.

Recommended Extinguishers

Carbon dioxide and dry chemical (ABC units) extinguishers.

Fighting the Fire

Use short bursts on the fire. When the electrical current is shut off on a

Class C fire, it can become a Class A fire if the materials around the electrical fire are ignited.

The various types of extinguishers purchased, used, and tested must be in accordance with the recognized standards.

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

FIRE PREPAREDNESS SAFE WORK PRACTICE

The risk and cost of fire on a construction project can be extremely high in economic and human terms. Accordingly, the following Fire Protection Plan is established.

• Before work is performed, the supervisor must check for fire hazards. Some of the

most common hazards are wooden forms, scaffolding, scrap lumber, straw packing, paper wrapping, inflammable liquids and oily rags.

• Contractor's buildings and sheds must be kept clean and orderly. Metal waste or

garbage receptacles must be provided. Sheds should be located at least 50' from the main building and 30' from each other.

• All heating equipment must be checked on a regular basis, particularly where

exposure to high winds may cause the extinguishing of pilot lights and subsequent explosion if they are re-ignited. Walls and roofs must be insulated at stove and pipe locations. Where tarpaulins are used to enclose an area, they should be securely fastened to avoid coming in contact with heaters.

• Gasoline, oil, grease and other flammable fluids must be stored in safe locations, clear

of work areas and not in any buildings or locations where workers are likely to gather.

• NO SMOKING signs must be prominently placed in such storage areas and the rules

enforced. Gasoline and other inflammables must be transported in closed approved containers (safety cans).

• Oxygen and acetylene tanks must not be stored near oil dumps, gasoline, or near any

source of heat, and must be stored in an upright position secured by chains.

• Caution must be exercised when welding or burning near rubbish, tarpaulins, oil, or

grease in older buildings and in confined wall and ceiling section. Adequate fire fighting equipment must be located at the site before any work is started where this type of hazard exists. Burning and welding sparks because more Contractors fires than any other ignition taken.

• All fire prevention regulations established by owners or general contractors,

particularly NO SMOKING, must be observed.

• Foremen must report immediately, to the superintendent, fire damage occurring on

their project, whether or not their company is involved.

• Keep all approaches or access to fire hoses, extinguishers and sprinkler valves clear

of obstructions at all times.

• Watch for fire hazards. Know the locations and operations of the fire extinguishers in

your area. Check with your supervisor if in doubt. Report any extinguishers that are

partly empty or otherwise inoperative.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

CHAINSAW SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• Workers must be trained in safe use of chain saws.

• Hand and arm protection will be worn when necessary.

• Workers working with chainsaws must wear effective leg protective devices.

• Adequate eye and face protection must be used when chainsaws are being used.

• Use as per manufacturer's safe job procedures.

• The proper personal protective equipment to be worn is set out in the manufacturer

user guide.

• Ensure that the chain brake is functioning properly and adequately stops the chain.

• The chain must be sharp, have the correct tension and be adequately lubricated. • Fuelling must be done in a well-ventilated area and not while the saw is running or hot.

• An approved safety container must be used to contain the fuel used along with a

proper spout or funnel for pouring.

• When carrying/transporting a chain saw the bar guard must be in place, the chain bar

must be toward the back and the motor must be shut off.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• Only authorized personnel may do electrical work of any kind.

• No worker will operate or use any equipment in a manner that endangers them self or

other workers. Only persons properly trained and authorized by our foreman will operate any equipment or machinery.

• Any unsafe conditions or equipment must be rectified and/or reported to the foreman

immediately, and any employees who may become involved must be warned.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Site Superintendent/Sub-contractor supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or

provide proper instruction to their workers on protection requirements and training, as well as conduct a hazard assessment and Job Safety Analysis prior to conducting work activities.

Disconnection and lockout

• Low voltage electrical equipment (from 31 to 750 volts) must be completely

disconnected and locked out as required by this Regulation before starting work on it.

• If it is not practicable to completely disconnect low voltage electrical equipment,

work must be performed by qualified and authorized workers and in accordance with

written safe work procedures which

(a) Require the use of appropriate electrical protective equipment, including

rubber gloves and cover up, and other necessary live line tools,

(b) Provide that, if practicable, uncontrolled liquid is not permitted close to any

worker working on the equipment, and

(c) If applicable, control the use of metal ladders, wooden ladders with wire reinforced side rails, metal scaffolds or metal work platforms.

• Work must not be done on energized parts of electrical equipment associated with

lighting circuits operating at more than 250 volts-to-ground without the prior written permission of the respective provincial board.

Warning signs

• Before completing installation and after energizing low voltage electrical equipment,

conspicuous signs visible to workers must be placed close to the equipment stating "Danger, Energized Equipment".

Working close to energized equipment

• Uninsulated, energized parts of low voltage electrical equipment must be guarded by

approved cabinets or enclosures unless the energized parts are in a suitable room or similar enclosed area that is only accessible to qualified and authorized persons.

• Each entrance to a room and other guarded location containing uninsulated and

exposed, energized parts must be marked with a conspicuous warning sign limiting entry to qualified and authorized persons.

• If uninsulated energized parts are not guarded with approved cabinets or enclosures

(a) Suitable barriers or covers must be provided if a worker unfamiliar with the

hazards is working within 1 m (3.3 ft) of the uninsulated, energized parts, or

(b) The worker must be informed of the potential hazards, and provided with and follow appropriate written safe work procedures.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Site Superintendent/Sub-contractor supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or

provide proper instruction to their workers on protection requirements and training, as well as conduct a hazard assessment and Job Safety Analysis prior to conducting work

activities. High Voltage is found in section 450 of the Saskatchewan OH&S regulations.

• Only trained and qualified employees or sub-contractors are permitted to work with

High voltage electrical equipment (> 750 volts) must, if practicable, be completely

isolated, grounded, and locked out as required by this Regulation before starting work on it.

• If it is not practicable to completely isolate high voltage electrical equipment,

(a) Written safe work procedures acceptable to the provincial OH&S Board must

be followed,

(b) Two or more qualified and authorized persons must be present while the work

is being done, unless the procedures being followed under paragraph (a)

specifically permit the work to be done by one person,

(c) Appropriate electrical protective equipment, including rubber blankets, hoses,

hoods, gloves and live line tools must be selected, used, stored, tested, and

maintained in accordance with a standard acceptable to the Board, and

(d) The use of metal ladders, wire reinforced side rail wooden ladders, metal scaffolds or metal work platforms must be in accordance with the procedures established under paragraph (a).

• _"COMPANY NAME"_ , Project Manager and Site Superintendent must ensure that at least the minimum applicable distance specified in the Saskatchewan OH&S regulations is maintained between exposed, energized high voltage electrical equipment and conductors and any worker, work, tool, machine, equipment or material, unless otherwise permitted by provincial regulations.

• The Project Manager/Site Superintendent must accurately determine the voltage of

any energized electrical equipment or conductor and the minimum distance from it required by Table 19-1.

Table 19-1: General limits of approach

Voltage

Minimum Distance

Phase to Phase

Metres

Feet

Over 750 V to 75kV

3

10

Over 75 kV to 250 kV

4.5

15

Over 250 kV to 550 kV

6

20

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

EXCAVATING & TRENCHING SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe

Work Practice as a term and condition of employment. Excavating & Trenching is under section 257 in the Saskatchewan OH&S regulations.

• No worker shall enter any trench or excavation until the walls have been adequately

cut back or temporary protective structures have been installed unless Trench or excavation is shallower than the legal minimums and the soil is stable.

• All gas, electrical, steam and other services shall be located, identified, protected,

and/or shut off and disconnected prior to any excavation work. Underground utilities will be accurately determined, and any danger to the workers from the services must be controlled.

• Provide ladders in immediate area for access/egress.

• Wherever possible, areas immediately adjacent to excavations shall be kept clear of

any accumulation of excavated materials. If such materials must remain at the site,

such accumulation will not be closer than four feet from the excavation edge, and sloped as per compensation regulations.

• P.P.E. as required by site.

• Supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or provide proper instruction to their

workers on protection requirements and to pre-plan trench/excavation soil condition.

• Supervisors are responsible to ensure fences, guards or similar barricades sufficient to

prevent persons from falling into excavation shall be kept in place at all times except where they will interfere with work being done. The excavation shall be clearly illuminated to prevent injuries.

• All excavations deeper then four feet must have at least one ladder access. Such

ladder extending from the trench bottom to a minimum of three (3) feet above ground level.

• Prior to commencement of any excavation ensure that all underground and/or

overhead lines being crossed have been identified, exposed and well marked/flagged.

• Control traffic near roads or busy access ways.

• Use of traffic controllers/flag persons when required.

• Set up - removal and maintenance of barricades and signs.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

EXCAVATIONS NEAR UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• Always request underground locations before you dig. Even if you are sure there are

no lines in the area, call to confirm it.

• Hand locating must be performed when working within 600 mm of buried utility

lines or greater as requested by the utility owner.

• If a utility line is struck, stop work immediately and act to ensure the risks to people

and property are kept to a minimum. (This may mean isolating the area from persons

and equipment until the authorities arrive.)

• Have the utility company notified.

• If the damage has the potential of being serious, contact OH & S officers or other

authorities as required.

• Verify the damaged area by taking pictures, notes (i.e. elevations, etc.) and forward

accident report to company safety officer as soon as possible.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

HAND TOOLS SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• Hand tools to be used and maintained in compliance with manufacturer's guidelines.

• Supervisors are responsible for ensuring adequate tools are available and that tools

are maintained in good working condition as per manufacturer's recommendations.

• Supervisors are responsible for ensuring workers are adequately trained in the use and

care of all hand tools they may use. Supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or

provide proper instruction to their workers on protection requirements and training

Workers are responsible to ensure the tools and equipment being used is in good condition, and maintained as per manufacturer's recommendations.

• Workers are responsible to ensure they are adequately trained / instructed in proper

use of tools and equipment they may use.

• Electrical tools must have 3 wire (grounding) cord and plug, excluding double

insulated tools.

• Grinder discs, buffers and stones to be used only for designed application and at rated

speed.

• Stationary grinders must have properly adjusted tool rests and stones to be properly

dressed.

• Angle grinders to have Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) guard. • On/off switches must be functional and positioned so Operator has access.

• Accessories can only be used that are designed for use with the tools specified.

• Saw blades must be designed for the product being cut and at the rated speed, O.E.M.

guards must be in place and functional.

• Chisels, punches, hammer, wrenches, etc. to have all burrs ground from striking area.

• Chisels, punches, screwdrivers, etc. - tips properly dressed.

• Cracked and/or splintered handles to be replaced.

• All tools must be cleaned after use and repairs made before being properly stored.

• Tools to be used for designed purpose only.

• Qualified personnel must perform repairs to tools.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

LIMB & BODY PROTECTION SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

 If there is a danger of injury, contamination or infection to a worker's hands, arms,

legs, or torso, the worker must wear properly fitting protective equipment appropriate to the work being done and the hazards involved.

Cleaning or replacement

• If a glove, apron, or other protective equipment used to protect the skin against

contact with a hazardous substance is rendered ineffective due to contamination with the substance; the protective equipment must be promptly replaced with clean or decontaminated equipment to maintain the required protection.

Leg Protection

• Leg protective devices must be worn by a worker operating a chain saw if there is a

danger of leg injury.

• Leg protective devices must meet manufacturer's requirements.

• Every leg protective device must have a label permanently affixed to the outer

surface of the device indicating the standard it meets.

• The requirement to wear leg protective devices does not apply to a firefighter using a

chain saw at the scene of a structural fire.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

MANUAL LIFTING & CARRYING SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• Do know your physical limitations

• Do know the weight of the object before lifting or carrying

• Do not stand on anything other than approved ladder

• Do inspect route for tripping hazards before carrying objects

• Do seek assistance when object is heavy or awkward

• Do use mechanical lift or carrying device when possible

• Do use proper lifting technique.

• Do not lift or carry any controlled product before reviewing MSDS

• Do use gloves when lifting or carrying objects that can cause injury

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

MOBILE EQUIPMENT SAFEWORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe

Work Practice as a term and condition of employment. Mobile Equipment is found under

section 153 in the Saskatchewan OH&S regulations.

• Operators of mobile equipment are directly responsible for the safe operation of that

equipment. They must maintain full control of the equipment at all times and will comply with gross vehicle weight / ensure the vehicle is not overloaded.

• Operators of mobile equipment should be familiar with the WCB regulations with

regard to working in proximity of overhead power lines.

• Where vision is obstructed, mobile equipment operators must not move the

equipment until suitable precautions have been taken to protect themselves and any other person and property from possible injury or damage.

• When a swinging load creates a hazard, moving cab or counterweight, or any other

moving part of mobile equipment, no worker will remain within range of the hazard, and the operator must not move the equipment while workers are exposed to the hazard.

• Operators must examine their equipment before initial daily preparation and as

required, and report defects, deficiencies or unsafe conditions to a foreman,

• Equipment logbooks must be completed before each use, or daily as required.

• The wearing of seat belts in all vehicle and equipment, where they are provided is

mandatory whenever the vehicle or equipment is in operation.

• Equipment in use must meet applicable manufacturer's standards for operational

controls and safety features.

• Equipment must meet designed specs, for its proposed job.

• Supervisors are responsible for the selection and designation of proposed work.

• Foremen or supervisors are responsible to ensure the daily equipment inspection

sheets are being completed

• A worker must not operate any mobile equipment unless he:

Possesses necessary licenses and/or certificates;

Has received adequate instruction and demonstrated to a foreman / instructor he is

able to operate the equipment;

Is familiar with operating / instructions.

Is authorized to operate the equipment and familiar with OH&S Legislation for

safe operation of mobile equipment.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

PAINTING SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• Paint products must be labeled as per legislation

• MSDS must be on site for all paint products being used

• Paint and paint products must be applied as per manufacture's recommendations

• Only workers trained in use of paint products being used and equipment used to

apply products shall handle paint or paint products.

• Manufactures recommendation for application, equipment and methods

• A work area or enclosure where hazardous materials are handled or used must be

posted with suitable signs or placards warning workers of the hazards within the

identified restricted access area and stating the precautions for entry into the area.

• All painting shall be done in accordance will all legislation regarding handling of

hazardous chemicals.

• All painting materials will be stored and used as per the manufactures instructions.

• All painting products will be accompanied with all required MSDS information

• All workers must use and wear all respiratory equipment as required.

• An employer must ensure that a less hazardous substance or work process is

substituted for a higher hazard substance or process, whenever practicable.

• The employer must ensure that a substitute for a paint containing toxic heavy metal

components is used if an alternative product exists.

• Supervisor must ensure all required PPE is available to workers involved in painting. • Each worker who is or may be exposed to an airborne contaminant must wear

approved respiratory protection for the type of paint or material being used.

Workers must use PPE as recommended by manufacturer of products and or Supervisors recommendations.

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

POWER TOOLS SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• Power tools and hand tools to be used and maintained in compliance with

manufacturer's guidelines.

• Only qualified or specially trained workers, may alter, repair with electrical

equipment or electrical tools.

• Supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or provide proper instruction to their

workers on protection requirements and training

• Review the project and prepare a list of required tools.

• Supervisors are responsible for ensuring adequate tools are available and that tools

are maintained in good working condition as per manufactures recommendations.

• Review of the project and prepare a list of required tools.

• No worker will use any power tool, or similar type of equipment, unless they are

familiar with the use and operation of the equipment or has received specific instruction in its use and operation.

• When power tools are left unattended, the sources of power should be turned off • When power tools are left unattended, the sources of power should be turned off.

• Grinding on the side of a grinding wheel is prohibited, unless the wheel is designed

and set up for such work.

• Approved portable electric tools that require a ground wire will be properly

maintained and the ground wire will be left connected.

• Small parts must be clamped in a vice or to a large piece of material before

attempting to drill them.

• Before using an electric drill, the power cord must be checked for breaks or tears in

the insulation. Defective drills must be returned to the shops for repairs.

• Plug ends of electric drills must be capped and have the grounding prong intact.

• Chuck keys must not be taped to a drill's electric cord, as electrocution might occur

when insulation has worn through

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

RIGGING AND LIFTING SAFE WORK PRACTICE

Purpose:

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment.

• The standard code of signals will be used for all operations.

• All load hooks must have a safety latch.

• All shackle pins, heel pins, must be secured against dislodgement.

• The pin in a screw pin type shackle must be wired or secured against rotation when

used in applications that may cause the pin to loosen.

• Use tag lines to control the leads.

• Ensure you are fully trained in rigging procedures.

• Be conversant with hand signals.

• Be aware of pinch points.

• Ensure you are in view of operator.

• Utilize a tag line.

• Ensure load is centred.

• Never stand under a load.

• Ensure wire chokers, slings and other equipment is in good condition.

• Be aware of the direction of the swing and roll of load.

• Each rigger must be in the clear before he / she gives an "all ready" to the signalman.

When you have positioned the sling or choker, release it before you give the "All

ready" signal

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

SCAFFOLDS & WORK PLATFORMS SAFE WORK PRACTICE

The purpose of this Safe Work Practice is to protect the Health and Safety of all our

employees. Supervisors will ensure that all employees are trained and follow this Safe Work Practice as a term and condition of employment. Scaffolds & Work Platforms are

found in section 168 of the Saskatchewan OH&S Regulations.

• Pre-job use inspection and daily inspection to ensure scaffolding and materials meet

all applicable regulations.

• Ensure workers erecting scaffolding or work platforms are adequately trained or

instructed in erection methods.

• Erection of scaffolding in accordance OH&S legislation and manufacturer's

recommendations.

• Scaffolding must always be placed on solid footing. No barrels, blocks or boxes are

to be used as supports for scaffolding.

• Any scaffold system having a height exceeding three times its minimum base

dimensions must be secured to the structure, or by other appropriate means, to ensure the stability.

• Scaffolds with work platforms 3 meters (10 ft) or more above floor level must have

guardrails and intermediate rails.

• Toe-boards must be installed on all open sides of a scaffold to prevent tools,

materials or equipment from falling off the scaffold.

• Examine each scaffold plank before use. Use only the grade of lumber specified by

the WCB Regulations. If this grade is not available, use good quality-sawn planks 2 in. x 10 in., or manufactured laminated wood and metal planks designed for use in scaffolds.

• The height of any freestanding tower or rolling scaffold must not exceed three times

its minimum base dimension, unless the scaffold is securely tied or guyed to prevent overturning.

• Where outriggers are fitted to increase the minimum base dimension, they must be

installed on both sides of the scaffold structure.

• The wheels of a rolling scaffold must be locked when workers are required to work

on scaffolds at heights in excess of 3 meters (10 ft.) above floor level.

• No worker will remain on a rolling scaffold while it is being moved.

• Access to the platform must be by means of a fixed vertical ladder or other properly

designed access.

• Rolling scaffolds must have horizontal cross braces

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

WELDING SAFETY

Site Superintendent/Sub-contractor supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or

provide proper instruction to their workers on protection requirements and training, as well as conduct a hazard assessment and Job Safety Analysis prior to conducting work activities.

WORKER RESPONSIBILITY

• Welders shall check their equipment at frequent and regular intervals for defects,

particularly for defective cables in wet areas.

• Welders shall wear fire retardant clothing, leather gloves, leather arm protectors,

aprons, respiratory, eye and face protection appropriate to the task being performed.

• Ensure buffing and grinding operators wear face shields, safety glasses, and hearing

protection.

• Ensure full and empty cylinders be kept separate and identified.

• Ensure cylinders are secured and in upright position.

• Ensure flammable materials are kept out of weld areas.

• Avoid watching arc without proper eye protection.

• Ensure grinders and buffers have proper guards installed as per manufacturer

specifications.

• When welding or grinding use portable grinding / welding shields around the area

where work is being done.

• Have welding cables off the ground and up in walk areas.

• No contact lenses when welding. Use CSA approved safety eye wear.

• All gas cylinders are to be stored in the racks provided or secured in an upright

position to prevent accidental tipping. All cylinders must be clearly identified as to contents.

• All gas cylinders for mobile equipment and for welding shall be shut off at the tank

valve at the end of the work shift. Welding hoses shall be drained prior to being secured at the end of shift.

• Flash curtains will be used at all times to prevent exposing other employees to any

flashes created by the welding process. Ventilation systems will be used to avoid the buildup and exposure to any harmful by-products of the welding process.

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

MACHINERY SAFETY

Site Superintendent/Sub-contractor supervisors are responsible to facilitate and/or

provide proper instruction to their workers on protection requirements and training, as well as conduct a hazard assessment and Job Safety Analysis prior to conducting work activities.

• Any employee operating mobile equipment which has Roll Over Protection (ROPS)

shall wear a seat belt.

• Do not wear loose or torn clothing which could get caught in operating machinery.

Also, do not wear rings, wrist watches, bracelets, or dangling neckwear which could get caught in machinery and cause serious injury. Long hair and beards should be restrained to prevent entanglement.

• Mobile equipment shall be operated according to established speed and load limits.

All operators will use the appropriate signals to warn employees of their presence.

Employees will give way to mobile equipment and will avoid placing themselves between or under material loads being carried by the mobile equipment.

• No equipment or machinery shall be left running while attended with the exception

of stationary equipment (welders, compressors, etc) or where special conditions exist and the necessary safety precautions have been taken.

• No repairs or remedial work shall be done to machinery or equipment unless proper

lockout procedures have taken place or where such remedial work falls within established practice and proper safety precautions are in place.

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

HOUSEKEEPING

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Construction sites must be kept clean and orderly

Work area must be kept clean and free from obstructions. Tools, loose objects, oil

and any other materials left lying around are a hazard

Work area must be cleaned at the end of every shift and at the completion of the job

Spills of any controlled product must be cleaned up as directed by the Material

Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Workers must keep work sites, vehicles, office and shop areas clean by depositing

garbage in designated containers

Materials, tools and equipment must not be stored in stairways, hallways and in a

area that is used for egress/access

All material must be properly stacked and secured to prevent moving

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE

• It is _"COMPANY NAME"_'s intent to protect the Health and Safety of all our employees and sub- contractors.

• During site orientations Site Superintendents/Supervisors will ensure that all

employees and sub-contractors are aware that violence during both regular and

irregular work shifts is not tolerated and disciplinary action will be implemented on those who exhibit aggressive and violent behavior on-site.

• Employees and sub-contractors are required to report any act of violence as soon as

it occurs and complete an Incident and Investigation Report.

• During the regular hazard assessments conducted on-site, the potential for violence

in the workplace will be evaluated and will include the following items where

appropriate:

• The nature and interactions between workers and the public

• Providing security or regulatory enforcement services

• Civil disobedience or labour disputes

• The attributes of workers

• Training and experience

• Personality, culture and attitude

• The nature of your work environment

• Work location

• Number of workers

• Workplace layout

• Lighting and security provisions

• Hours of operation

• Past history of incidents in your workplace and in similar operations

• Number or frequency of incidents

• Type and severit

SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

WORKING ALONE

• _"COMPANY NAME"_ defines "to work alone " as to work in circumstances where assistance would not be readily available to the worker

a) In case of an emergency, or

b) In case the worker is injured or in ill health.

• Prior to assigning an employee or sub-contractor to work alone on-site after hours,

_"COMPANY NAME"_ will in consultation with the committee, the representative or, where there is no committee or representative, the worker shall identify the risks arising from the conditions and circumstances of the worker's work or the isolation of the place of employment. _"COMPANY NAME"_ will review the most recent hazard assessment with the worker and implement measures to eliminate or minimize any hazards identified.

• _"COMPANY NAME"_ will develop and implement a written procedure for checking the well-being of a worker assigned to work alone which includes the following:

a) The appropriate time interval between checks and the procedure to follow

in case the worker cannot be contacted, including provisions for emergency rescue.

b) The person designated to establish contact with the worker at

predetermined intervals (results must be recorded).

c) Shift estimated end time.

• The worker is to check-in with the designated contact person at the end of the shift.

The designated contact person is to contact the worker if they fail to check-in at the required time.

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SECTION 3: SAFE WORK PRACTICES

ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT

• Prior to conducting any renovation or maintenance work on buildings that have the

potential to have asbestos containing materials, the Project Manager will review the work site to assess the likelihood of asbestos containing materials being present and being disturbed and take the appropriate action to ensure that no asbestos fibres are released.

• Asbestos containing material locations will be identified and tagged accordingly on

the actual materials and on site drawings.

• An Asbestos Exposure Control Plan will be implemented and maintained throughout

the project. Trained professionals may be required to provide testing and consulting services.

• The Project Manager will ensure that safe work practices will be used in accordance

with the provincial regulations and that work is only carried out by suitably trained and qualified personnel.

Asbestos Exposure Control Plan (AECP)

The maintenance of a safe environment for building occupants, _"COMPANY NAME"_ employees, sub- contractors and the general public depends on the establishment of an effective program. The program requires the following actions:

• A comprehensive building survey of suspected asbestos containing materials. • Suitably identify and label all asbestos containing materials.

• Remove or repair materials which have become damaged, are in poor condition or

which will be disturbed by building renovations.

• The development and implementation of procedures for employees and sub-

contractors whose work activities involve asbestos containing material removal

which may require the assignment of an experienced asbestos removal contractor to supervise.

• Provision of appropriate training and personal protective equipment and appropriate

equipment to workers who may come into contact with asbestos containing materials.

• Provision for re-inspection and re-evaluation of all asbestos containing materials on a

regular, scheduled basis.

The Site Superintendent, employees and sub-contractors shall:

• Be made aware of the presence and location of all the asbestos containing materials,

the AECP and the tagging and identification system.

• Not be permitted to disturb any asbestos containing materials.

• Be trained in the safe handling of asbestos, if required. All work activities relating to

asbestos containing materials will only proceed after being authorized by the AECP Manager.

• Only carry out renovation, routine maintenance or service work, which is likely to

disturb asbestos containing materials, after the work has been quantified and

authorized by the Site Superintendent or professional asbestos consultant/contractor.

• Immediately inform the Site Superintendent if damage or disturbance of asbestos

containing materials occurs during the course of their work.

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