SLF CONSTRUCTION

1.0 SAFETY POLICY

SLF is committed to a strong Health and Safety Program that protects its employees, contractors, customers, clients, the public and property for accidents and/or incidents occurring on our projects.

SLF believes that all accidents are preventable. Our goal is ZERO accidents. Active participation at all levels will ensure that our goal can be achieved.

SLF endeavors to provide proper and relevant employee training, job specific safe work practices, project and personal protection equipment, operation and maintenance procedures, and safety guidelines that focus management, employee and contractor awareness on reducing the risk of accidents and/or incidents in all activities.

SLF, contractor employers and contractor employees are responsible for fully complying with all Health & Safety Standards and Regulations, including the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (the “OHS Regulation’), and for co-operating with management in the implementation of the Health & Safety Program, worksite inspections, incident/accident investigations and in the continuous improvement of this program.

SLF is committed to sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations.

SLF Management, Contractor Management and all Employees are collectively responsible to ensure compliance with Local Government, Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.

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1.1 SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

The terms of reference in this section of the program have been written to clearly indicate the areas of responsibility in regards to Accident Prevention as it applies to the following individuals.

• Safety Manager• Construction Foreman• Subcontract Foreman• Site Safety Officer• First Aid Personnel• Workers• Visitors

SAFETY MANAGER

The Safety Manager is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and monitoring of SLF’s Project Specific Safety Program. He/she recommends policy and procedure, establishes responsibilities, develops controls to ensure performance and conducts project inspections and audits.

CONSTRUCTION FORMAN

It is the responsibility of the Construction Manager to:

• Ensure the Project Superintendent is knowledgeable of SLF’s Safety Program and Policies.

• Ensure each site has the required resources and personnel implement and maintain the Health and Safety Program.

• Communicate directly with contractor management personnel with respect to major safety issues and concerns.

• Review site inspection reports and make recommendations as required.• Participate in weekly safety meetings when possible.• Coordinate and expedite the acquisition of any specialized safety equipment that

may be required on the job site.• Schedule pre-job safety meetings with contractors and project supervisors.• Advise all sub contractors’ head offices at issuance of a sub-contract that this

Project Specific Safety Program and all Work Safe BC Regulations must be complied with.

CONTRACTOR SUPERVISORS AND FOREMAN

The subcontract supervisors/foreman shall be responsible for the direct supervision and safety of their crew. They are accountable to the Project Superintendent for the performance of personnel through the safe work practices and procedures.

The Contractor Supervisor and/or Foreman must:

• Read and understand the SLF Specific Safety Program. Must be knowledgeable of and comply with all regulations, acts, laws and codes.

• Ensure all his/her employees complete the SLF Site Safety Orientation prior to his/her employees working on site (Appendix A)

• Enforce all established safety regulations and work methods. Takes disciplinary action necessary to ensure compliance with the rules.

• Conduct a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for all tasks where moderate to high risk activities are prevalent within the scope of work. Includes his/her work crew in the completion of these JHA’s.

• Hold a minimum of one Toolbox Meeting per week with his/her crew and records the meeting, and submits a copy to the site Safety Officer for review.

• Conduct regular inspections for unsafe practices and conditions and ensures prompt corrective action to eliminate causes of accidents and “near misses”.

• Complete an accident/incident report ensuring all accidents/incidents are investigated and corrective action is taken to prevent re-occurrence. Copies of report are given to the Project Superintendent.

• Inform each employee of the hazards associated with his/her job and provides the training in the safe work practices required to perform his/her job safely.

• Impart to each employee and understanding that violation of established safety rules will not be tolerated.

• Ensure that required safety equipment and PPE are provided and used for each job.

• Observe new hire employees closely until confident of workers ability to perform assigned duties safely.

• Make certain that all injured persons are referred to the appropriate first aid or medical facilities.

• Ensure the established housekeeping standards are upheld.• Maintain continuous visual monitoring for hazardous conditions.• Comply with all specifications as noted in the contract documents.

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER

The Construction Safety Officer is responsible for the daily administration of the Safety Program on site, and must:

• Conduct and document orientations for all new workers on site (Appendix A)• Post all SLF safety bulletins, Work Safe BC inspection reports, and safety rules

and requirements.

• Obtain a copy of the sub-trades’ Fall Protection Plan. This is required if any of the trades’ workers are exposed to a fall of 25 feet or greater (see section 2.6 for more detail).

• Record the name and phone number of the CSO, TSC or designated safety person for each sub-trade.

• Report all hazards to the Site Superintendent or Construction Manager and if possible, eliminate the hazard immediately.

• Obtain and review with the sub-trade a copy of their Hazardous Job Inventory list, and where appropriate, Safe Work Procedures.

• Conduct and document a minimum of two daily site inspections and follow up on these inspections to ensure that any corrective action required has been completed.

• Ensure that weekly toolbox talks are conducted and documented by each sub-trade.

• Record Work Safe BC and SLF Regulation infractions including any fines.• Record Regulation infractions by visitors, delivery people or inspectors.• Assist contractors to conduct frequent hazard assessments and collect appropriate

documentation.• Arrange full site safety meetings every month and have workers sign in. The

W.C.B officer for the site should be invited to the first meeting, if possible.• Update and maintain current Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous

substances on site.• Conduct a weekly Safety Meeting with a representative of all sub-trades and

record minutes of who is present and what is discussed. Matters discussed should be communicated to their co-workers before the next meeting. The Site Superintendent may conduct this meeting.

• Ensure sub trades are holding tailgate meetings when they change activities and before jobs with the risk of injury are started. (jobs on the hazardous job inventory).

• Assist project Superintendent(s) in accident investigation, analysis and preparation of accident reports and summaries.

• Inform the SLF Safety Manager immediately by phone of any incident or accident including those reported to Work Safe BC.

• Post a schedule for toolbox meetings by all trades. This will make it easier to identify trades that are not handing in toolbox talks.

FIRST AID ATTENDANT

The first Aid Attendant must:

• Administer first aid as required.• Ensure the First Aid room is neat, clean, properly stocked with all the necessary

equipment and supplies, and meets all applicable OHS Regulations.• Ensure the first aid log book is completed accurately and kept confidential.• Keep current MSDS and WHMIS information in the first aid room.

• Coordinate the transportation of injured workers to a physician’s office or hospital.

• Assist the CSO when necessary.

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must:

• Refuse unsafe work.• Follow safe work practices/procedures and shall take an active part in protecting

themselves and their fellow workers.• Report hazardous conditions, practices and behavior in their work areas to their

supervisors. They are invited to make suggestions for their correction.• Report any and all injuries to their supervisor and the first aid attendant.

VISITOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Each visitor is responsible for safe guarding his/her own health and safety.

All visitors must:

• Wear approved personal protective equipment.• Comply with Local Government Safety Legislation and Safety Program

Requirements.• Report any unsafe acts or conditions to the Project Superintendent.• Report any injuries sustained on the site to the Project Superintendent.

PRECONSTRUCTION RESPONSIBILITES

Before any work may start on a new project, the Superintendent must:

• Ensure that a copy of the W.C.B. Notice of Project is posted on site.• Ensure all Contractors complete and understand the New Contractor Orientation

document.• Notify the local Fire Department of the commencement of the project and arrange

a site visit.• Ensure that all necessary and current engineering drawings are on site before

commencing excavation.• Ensure that the required First Aid services are on site.• Ensure all safety signs are posted at all site entrances.• Ensure copies of the SLF Safety Program and the OHS Regulations are on site or

by way of Internet access.• Erect a site information board for safety minutes, posters, etc. and post Site

Emergency Procedures and emergency telephone numbers (Appendix 1).• Ensure portable water is provided on site for First Aid requirements.

• Ensure all existing utilities have been effectively addressed where applicable (I.e. BC Hydro 30m33).

2.0 SAFE WORK PRACTICES

2.1 CRANES

General

Tower and mobile cranes must be erected, operated and maintained in a manner that conforms t o the manufacturer’s specifications, a P. Eng.’s design and instruction where applicable, CSA Standards and the Work Safe BC Regulations.

Operators

Operators must be trained and authorized to operate tower or mobile cranes and be certified where specified by Work Safe BC Regulations or provincial standards.

Operators are in complete control of all hoisting operations and retain the right to cease any lifting practice that they determine are unsafe or detrimental to the integrity of a crane, its components, rigging devices or the safety of the people affected by its operators.

Operators shall not pass loads overtop streets or sidewalks occupied by public vehicles or people and must ensure that areas below all loads are secured to prevent inadvertent entry by people or vehicles.

Loads shall not pass overtop workers unless no practical alternative exists and only when workers have been warned by sounding the alarm or horn.

Operators must ensure daily, weekly or monthly load limit device or general inspections for all cranes have been completed and documented as per the manufacturers’ specifications and Work Safe BC Regulation Part 14 for cranes.

Tower Cranes

The base of a tower crane must remain free of debris or accumulation of water at all times and must be inspected on a regular basis to ensure the crane support integrity.

Limit testing devices must be inspected and tested daily to ensure that they are functioning as designed.

Non Destructive Testing (N.D.T) of a tower crane must be conducted prior to the crane being erected as per OHS Regulation section 14.77.

If a crane remains erected at the workplace for more than 12 months, the structural components must be inspected to determine their integrity by a qualified person using N.D.T methods meeting the requirements of the CGSB and after inspection, the crane, including all necessary repairs, must be certified by a professional engineer as safe for use.

On multiple tower crane projects, cranes that overlap one another must have assigned radio frequencies grand and approved by Work Safe BC prior to operations commencing.

The jib of one tower crane must not be capable of passing overtop the cab of another crane below. The contractor responsible for use of a crane must conduct an assessment prior to erection to determine appropriate crane positioning so as to minimize crane over lap in all aspects where feasible. Where cranes do overlap, site specific procedures must be developed and all associated employees trained on these procedures to prevent potential crane contact due to overlap. Such procedures must be forwarded to and acceptable to Work Safe BC before work begins.

Tower cranes must remain the specified safe horizontal and vertical clearances from any obstructions as per OHS Regulation section 14.85.

Variances of applicable Work Safe BC Regulation regarding the use of tower cranes and associated equipment must be submitted and awarded prior to cranes being erected or operations commencing, where applicable. Examples of those variances required pertain to “thrust out platforms” and “line pull tests” for tower cranes.

Mobile Cranes

Operators must ensure daily, weekly or monthly inspections are performed as per the manufacturers’ specifications and OHS Regulation.

Log books must depict specific items relevant to specific crane and must be completed daily with follow-up action on deficiencies or defects found.

Geotechnical data must be current and available on site for cranes situated close to excavations, structures, or other items that may be affected by the cranes operations and the stresses imposed by them. Documentation must be available for review prior to the crane operations commencing.

Outriggers must be deployed to their fullest extent as per the manufacturer’s specifications and/or a P. Eng. instruction and design.

Components of a mobile crane, such as the boom, must be inspected annually (12 months) and certified safe for continued use as per a P. Eng., the crane manufacturer, or the crane manufacturer’s authorized representative. A decal or certificate of authorization and inspection must be readily available with the crane while it is in use.

Operators of mobile cranes shall not lift workers unless no other practical alternative exists. Where required, site-specific safe work procedures must be developed and reviewed by all workers involved. A “dry run” must commence prior to the actual procedure occurring and not include people in order to ensure that the crane, rigging and related components can safely carry out the procedure without placing workers at risk. The jib of a mobile crane used to lift workers must be equipped with an “anti-two-block” device as specified by the OHS.

2.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL GUIDELINES AND TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONS (T.C.P’S)

All traffic control operations must comply with part 18 of the OHS Regulation and the latest edition of the Traffic Control Manual for work on roadways established by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

Employer’s Responsibilities

The employer must ensure that effective traffic control is provided and used whenever the uncontrolled movement of vehicular traffic could be hazardous to workers.

Traffic Control Supervisor

During a traffic control operation a supervisor must be designated to be responsible for ensuring that:

• The required traffic control devices are in place,• Each member of the traffic control crew wears the required personal protective

clothing and equipment,• Traffic control persons are positioned in a safe location clear of environmental

hazards such as slide or avalanche• Traffic control persons perform traffic control duties competently and safely, and,• If two or more traffic control persons are required to work as a team and the

worksite, responsibility for coordination of changes in traffic control is assigned.

Traffic Control Devices

Traffic control devices must be put in place before commencing operations and must be removed when they are no longer required.

Traffic control devices must be spaced at intervals specified in the Traffic Control Manual and signs must be located as to allow motorists to come to a controlled stop, with due regard for the weather and road conditions.

Traffic Control Persons

Workers assigned to direct or control traffic regardless of duration must be “certified” to do so by having participated in training from an agency approved by Work Safe BC.

Traffic Control Plans

Regardless of the complexity of the temporary traffic control, planning is essential to ensure the safety of the workers, motorists and pedestrians. Traffic control plans may range in complexity from a few notes written on a tool box talk form to a comprehensive “engineered” plan. However, the fundamental principles of traffic control planning must be consistent for all levels of traffic control planning and follow OHS Regulation section 18.

2.3 SWING STAGES

All swing stage work must be conducted in accordance with the OHS Regulation section 13.7 to 13.12.

Workers assigned to operate a swing stage must be thoroughly trained and authorized to operate such equipment by their employer.

All swing stages and associated equipment must be thoroughly inspected before each use on each shift and defective equipment, where found, must not be used. Records of these inspections must be documented on a record specific to each swing stage and copies of these inspection records be maintained on the job sites if so requested by a SLF or Work Safe BC representative.

2.4 SCAFFOLDS

A scaffold must only be erected, altered and/or dismantled by, or under the direct supervision of qualified workers as per the manufacturers or engineers specifications. A scaffold system must be inspected daily before use and after modifications. Scaffold systems found to be incomplete and/or in poor or unsafe condition must be labeled with appropriate tags and taken out of service.

Responsibilities

The employer must ensure that scaffolds used by workers are in a safe condition and are able to withstand the load, regardless of who erected the scaffold.

The platform of each scaffold must:• Be a minimum nominal width of 50 cm (20 in0, except that a nominal 30 cm (12

in) wide work platform may be used with ladder jacks, pump jack or similar systems.

• Not leave more than one opening in the work platform, which must be not greater than 25 cm (10 in) in width.

• If not level, be designed to ensure adequate footing for workers using the platform.

Guardrails may be omitted from the edge of the work platform if:

• The platform is adjacent to a structure that provides protection equivalent to guardrails.

Manufactured Components

Major components of scaffolds must be used in accordance with technical data provided by the manufacturer, or in writing by a professional engineer that,

• Shows the rated load, erection procedures and compliance with an applicable standard under section 13.2 and,

• Is available at the workplace for reference.

Lumber for Structural Components

All lumber used to construct a scaffold must be graded and marked to the National Lumber Grades Authority Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber.

Scaffold Stability

A scaffold must be erected with the vertical members plumb, and with the ledgers and bearers level. The base of a scaffold must have bearing plates or sills that rest on a solid surface and are sufficient to support the weight of the scaffold. The poles, legs and uprights of a scaffold must be securely and rigidly braced to prevent movement.

A scaffold system must be effectively guyed or secured to a building structure:

• If the height of the scaffold exceeds three times its minimum base or dimension, or

• In any other circumstances if required for stability.

Connections

All connections between the parts of a scaffold system must be secure.

Engineering Required

A scaffold must be constructed, installed and used in accordance with the instructions of a professional engineer with respect to:

• Bracing, if the scaffold is enclosed by a tarpaulin or any other cover• A scaffold exceeding 3.8 m (15 ft) in height• A scaffold exceeding 25 m (80 ft) in height if stairways as included as part of the

scaffold• A scaffold used to support a temporary floor• A scaffold suspended or cantilevered from a structure• A Scaffold system supported by a catenary line• A needle beam scaffold• An outrigger scaffold

Do not consider cross braces to be guardrails. Guardrail components must be installed to all scaffold assemblies where practical to prevent falls as per OHS Regulation.

2.5 TOOLS

Each foreman must ensure his/her tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet all safety codes and regulations. Tools or similar devices equipped with electrical cords must ensure that the tool is properly grounded (ground prong in place) other than tools that are noted to be “double insulated”.

All workers must inspect their tools and equipment prior to the days use. If there are any deficiencies found the tool or other equipment must be flagged and removed from service.

Cutting and grinding tools such as mini-grinders must be equipped with a guard as specified by the manufacturer.

2.6 FALL PROTECTION POLICY/PROCEDURE

The following Fall Protection Policy/Procedure only covers certain fall protection areas.

Any contractor, when working at a location where workers are not protected by permanent guardrails and where a fall of 7.5 m (25 ft) or greater may occur, must have a site specific fall protection plan for the tasks that affect their work before work begins.

Please forward a copy of your Fall Protection Plan/Program to SLF’s Superintendent or Site Safety Officer. Contractors may use SLF’s Trade Specific Fall Protection Plan which must be completed by the contractor supervisor and reviewed and signed by his/her employees. (See Appendix B)

Responsibilities

Project Superintendent

• Ensure a Fall Protection Plan is developed on all projects under his/her supervision and that meet the above policy criteria.

• Maintain copies of such plans on site.

Site Safety Officer

• Ensure training documentation is kept on file for all employees that receive fall protection training.

• Reports any unsafe acts or conditions relating to this policy to the Site Superintendent.

Contractor Foreman/Supervisors

• Ensure all workers under his/her authority receive Fall Protection training from a qualified individual.

• Ensure training documentation is kept on site and is made available to SLF upon request.

• Ensure that the proper safety equipment is available.• Ensure that the required safety equipment is regularly inspected and maintained.• Ensure workers under his/her authority sign and adhere to the Fall Protection

Plan.

Workers

• Receive training in and adhere to the project Fall Protection Plan/Procedures.• Report to the Foreman/Supervisor any non-compliance of the Fall Protection

Plan/Procedures.

DANGER AREAS

Elevator shafts, scaffolding, perimeter slap edge, ladders, powered mobile equipment, leading edge work, floor openings, roof tops and any other area where a fall from 10 feet (3 m) or greater, or when a fall from a lesser height involves a risk of injury greater than the risk of injury from the impact on a flat surface.

The danger area extends 6.5 ft (2 m) back from any unprotected edge plus the height of any elevated work platform such as stilts or a ladder. For example, a worker on 2 ft. stilts must have a third guardrail 2 ft. above the normal 40” – 44” guardrail. The preferred method of fall protection is guardrails. Whenever possible, danger areas including floor openings will be protected by proper guardrails.

Obligation to Use Fall Protection

Unless elsewhere provided for in this Policy, an employer must ensure that a fall protection system is used when work is being done at a place:

• From which a fall 3 m (10 feet) or more may occur; or• Where a fall from a height of less than 3 m involves a risk of injury greater than

the risk of injury from the impact on a flat surface.• If the use of a fall arrest system is not practicable, or will result in a hazard greater

than if the system was not used, the employer must ensure that work procedures are followed that are acceptable to Work Safe BC and minimize the risk of injury to a worker from a fall.

• Before a worker is allowed into an area where a risk of falling exists, the employer must ensure that the worker is instructed in the fall protection system for the area and the procedures to be followed.

• A worker must use the fall protection system provided by the employer.

Guardrails on Working Top Decks

SLF’s policy that the top working formed deck of all concrete low rise/high rise projects or commercial buildings require that an orange safety fence be attached to the inside of the guardrails, or the inside of the guardrails have plywood attached to prevent the possibility of a person falling through the openings or material falling over the toe board.

Associated Hazards with Working on the top Working Deck of a Concrete Building

When a deck is first built for a floor, the plywood is laid out, the bulkhead is built (usually 3 ft or less from the guardrail),t he mechanical, electrical and rebar is placed and when concrete is ready to be poured, all additional materials are stored between the bulkhead and guardrails.

This area between the guardrail and bulkhead is often used as a walkway especially during the concrete pour. The tripping hazards on this working deck are many times greater than any other floor. Additionally, the material being stored next to a 4” toe board may fall over the toe board to the ground below, thus the need for safety fence or plywood guardrails.

Safety Fence: Highly Visible and Heavy Duty Material

The safety fence must be applied to the guardrail:

1. Rebar Wire: Doubled over rebar wire every 4 ft. is a good method. Snow fence and wire reusable.

2. Black electrical cable ties (“zap straps”) 14 inch long: Easy, quick application, less labour/material cost

Selection of Harness or Belt

A worker must wear a full body harness or another harness acceptable to the board when using a personal fall protection system for fall arrest.

A worker must wear a safety belt, a full body harness or other harness acceptable to the board when using a personal fall protection system for fall restraint.

Equipment Standards

Equipment used for a fall protection system must:

• Consist of compatible and suitable components; and• Be sufficient to support the fall restraint or arrest forces; and• Meet, and be used in accordance with, an applicable CSA or ANSI standard in

effect when the equipment was manufactured, subject to any modification or upgrading considered necessary by the Board.

Anchors

In a temporary fall restraint system, an anchor for a vertical lifeline, or for a lanyard used without a lifeline, must have an ultimate load capacity in any direction in which a load may be applied of at least 3.5 kN (800 lbs), or four times the weight of the worker to be connected to the system. Each vertical lifeline used for fall arrest must be secured to an independent point of anchorage.

In a fall arrest system or permanent fall restraint system, an anchor for a vertical lifeline, or for a lanyard used without a lifeline, must have an ultimate load capacity in any direction required to resist a fall of at least 22 kN (5000 lbs), or two times the maximum arrest force.

Temporary Horizontal Lifelines

A temporary horizontal lifeline system may be used if the system is:

• Manufactured for commercial distribution and installed and used in accordance with the written instructions and drawings from the manufacturer or authorized agent, and the instructions and drawings are readily available in the workplace;

• Installed and used in accordance with written instruction and drawings certified by a professional engineer, and the instructions and drawings are readily available in the workplace; or

• Designed, installed and used in a manner acceptable to the Board.

Certified by Engineer

The following types of equipment and systems, and their installation, must be certifies by a professional engineer:

• Permanent anchors• Anchors with multiple attachment points• Permanent horizontal lifeline systems• Support structures for safety nets

Inspection and Maintenance

Equipment used in a fall protection system must be:

• Inspected by a qualified person before use on each work shift• Kept free from substance and conditions that could contribute to its deterioration• Maintained in good working order

Removal from Service

After a fall protection system has arrested the fall of a worker, it must

• Be removed from service• Not be returned to service until it has been inspected and recertified as safe for

use by the manufacturer or its authorized agent, or by a professional engineer.

Section 11.2 of the OHS Regulation prescribes a hierarchy of choice that MUST be followed when selecting a method of fall protection. The selection of method(s) depends on what is practicable and is not a matter of free choice by the employer. What is practicable will depend on the circumstances of each work location at the site and the fall hazard assessment conducted.

Fall Protection Hierarchy

1st Consideration – Guardrails or Equivalent2nd Consideration – Another fall restraint system3rd Consideration – Fall Arrest System4h Consideration – Work Procedures acceptable to Work Safe to minimize the risk of injury to a worker from a fall

GUARDRAILS, TOEBOARDS AND HANDRAILS

Temporary Removal or Guardrails

If a guardrail must be removed to accommodate work:

• Only that portion of the guardrail necessary to allow work to be done may be removed

• Workers exposed to a fall hazard must be protected by another fall protection system when the guardrail is absent

The guardrail must be replaced:

• When the unguarded area is left unattended• After the work is completed if the circumstances still require guardrails.

The building of, inspection of or disassembling of guardrails will be done in a manner where fall protection is maintained at all times.

Physical Characteristics

• Guardrails must be 40”-44” high• Guardrails must have an intermediate rail (approx 20”-22”)• Railings must be attached to the inner sides of support posts or stanchions.• Posts or stanchions must be placed less than 8 ft. apart, except a scaffold may

have posts spaced not more than 3 m (10 ft) apart.• Toe boards are required if people are working or accessing below the working

area above, or where required and noted within the Work Safe Regulations.• Unless otherwise permitted by subsection (4). Guardrails must be installed to

withstand a load applied horizontally and normal to the span of the rail, of 550 N (125 lbs) applied at any point along the rail, and a vertical, downward lad of 1.5 kN per m (100 lbs per ft) along the top rail, but the horizontal and vertical loads need not be considered to act simultaneously.

• Wooden top rails must be at least 2 in. x 4 in. lumber for a span of up to 8 ft. between supports, and at least 2 in. x 6 in. lumber for a span of 10 ft between supports.

• Wooden mid-rails must be 1 in. or 38 mm x 89 mm (2 in. x 4 in. nominal) lumber.• Wooden guardrail posts must be at least 38 mm x 89 mm (2 in. x 4 in. nominal)

lumber, and must be installed with the narrow dimension facing the open edge.

A formal inspection of guardrails will be completed daily by the Site Safety Officer.

NO OPENING SHALL BE LEFT UNGUARDED AT ANY TIME

Ensure when building an elevated deck that the guardrails are installed at least immediately after the joists and sheathing are set. This method will require the use of a fall protection method. Where practicable, guardrails shall be installed of the exterior walls before standing and bracing them. The guardrail posts must extend at least 3 ft. below the elevated deck and adequately nailed to ensure strength.

Where it is not feasible to have guardrails to protect workers in the danger area “Fall Restraint/Fall Arrest” equipment must be used.

Guardrail Locations

An area accessible to workers must have guards or guardrails installed in any of the following circumstances:

• If a raised floor, open-sided floor, mezzanine, gallery, balcony, work platform, ramp, walkway, or runway is 122 cm (4 ft) or more above the adjacent floor or grade level;

• On both sides of any walkway over or adjacent to any substance which is hazard if a worker fell in, or on it, or which is over machinery o work areas;

• Around the perimeter of any open container or containment area such as an open vat, bin, tank or pit required for a guardrail above the adjacent grade or work surface; or

• If a stairway ends in direct proximity to dangerous traffic or other hazard to prevent inadvertent entry into the dangerous area.

Exception

Guardrail locations do not apply during the construction, demolition, renovation or modification of a work area provided that:

• Access is restricted only to the workers involved in the activity; and• The requirements of Part 11 (Fall Protection) are followed.

Toe Boards

• Floor openings, elevated walkways and platforms must have toe boards if there is a danger from tools, materials, equipment and debris falling off the edge of the work surface, or there is a danger of slipping off the work surface due to the environment or work practices being used.

• The top of a toe board must be at least 10 cm (4 in) above the floor platform, and the space between the bottom of the toe board and the floor or platform must not exceed 13 mm (1.2 in).

• If material is stacked or stored on a platform or walkway, or near a floor opening, toe boards must be increased in height or solid mesh panels of appropriate height must be installed to prevent the material from falling.

Handrails on Stairways

• Stairs with more than 4 risers must have continuous handrails on:o Any open side of the stairway;o One side of enclosed stairways 112 cm (44 in) or less in width; ando Both sides of enclosed stairways over 112 cm (44 in) wide.

• The top of a handrail must be 76 cm to 92 cm (30 in to 36 in) above the stair tread, measured vertically from the nose of the tread, and the height must not vary on any flight or succession of flights of stairs.

• A handrail on an open side of a stairway must have a mid rail located approximately midway between the top of the handrail and the nose of the stair tread.

• A handrail must be able to withstand a load of 1.3 kN (300 lbs) applied vertically or horizontally at any point along the handrail.

2.8 FLOOR, ROOF AND WALL OPENINGS

• All openings must be guarded in order to prevent injury to employees.• The opening may be covered with a piece of 5/8” plywood, secured over the

opening, and clearly identified using orange fluorescent paint, marked with a circle with a cross in it. Openings greater than four feet square must incorporate bracing to support that cover.

• The covering must be secured to prevent movement.

2.9 LADDERS

Manufactured Ladders

A manufactured portable ladder must be marked for the grade of material used to construct the ladder and the use for which the ladder is constructed. Follow Work Safe BC Standard LDR 1-2004 for Job Built Ladders.

Position and Stability

A ladder must be placed on a firm and level base and be positioned so that the horizontal distance from the base to vertical plane of support is approximately ¼ of the ladder length. It must have sufficient length to project approximately 1 m (3 ft) above the upper landing to which it provides access, and secured to ensure stability during use.

Use of Restriction

If work cannot be done from a ladder without hazard to a worker, a work platform must be provided. A worker must not carry up or down a ladder, heavy or bulky objects or any other objects, which may make ascent or descent unsafe. Damaged ladders must be taken out of service immediately.

Standing on or working from the top 2 rungs (steps) of a ladder is not permitted. Ladders must remain unpainted as paint may hide defects or deficiencies.

2.10 REBAR

All rebar ends that pose a hazard of impalement must be guarded (capped) with a system such as wooden caps, used tires – any device which rebar will not puncture through if impacted upon. Plastic mushroom cap are recommended for abrasion resistance only, not impact resistance.

NOTE: It will be the responsibility of the contractor that “installs” and “creates” the hazard to guard the hazard effectively. Furthermore, contractor must ensure their work area is safe for workers to enter into it and if need be guard or protect any hazards that pose a risk to their workers well being.

Zone steel 25 feet and higher must have a safe work procedure developed prior to work commencing with a stamped drawing form an engineer shower the securing line and anchor points.

2.11 FIRE PROTECTION PROGARM

It is the expectation of SLF that every reasonable effort shall be taken to prevent or minimize the risk of fire while conducting construction activities at the site. The safety of all persons, property, environment and equipment is of utmost importance and shall have the highest priority during any construction phase.

This program encompasses emergency response protocols, guidelines and requirements pertaining to emergency response and fire safety and includes specific guidelines pertaining to hot work performed inside and outside the site project. Requirements under the program shall vary depending on the location, duration and potential hazards identified with a specific task or activity. Hot work may only be undertaken with the express written consent of SLF and shall be subject to compliance with components of the program. Effective implementation of this program shall ensure that hazards associated with hot work are minimized to the fullest extent.

This program is supplemental to SLF’s Project Specific Safety Program and includes specific information pertaining to fire safety measures during the construction phase(s) undertaken at the site.

In addition to that mentioned within, all construction activities must be conducted in compliance with the rules, regulations, codes and/or bylaws of the authority having jurisdiction, including relative rules and regulations specified within the OHS Regulation regarding emergency response, fire protection and public safety.

An Emergency Fire Procedure (Appendix 1) shall be posted on the site bulletin board.

Responsibilities

Construction Manager - is responsible to provide the workplace all necessary resources required to carry out the objectives of the fire safety plan and procedures noted herein.

Project Superintendent – is responsible to monitor the effectiveness of the fire safety plan, emergency response procedures and ensure all workers on the project comply strictly with the requirements and procedures notes within this plan.

Safety Officer – is responsible to conduct day to day inspections of the workplace to ensure practices and procedures regarding context noted herein are being followed. He/she is also responsible to schedule and/or conduct training regarding safe work practices associated with controlling fire hazards and suppressing fires, including conducting periodic practice drills to check the effectiveness of the plan and procedures on site. During the project orientation to new workers, visitors etc. the components of the fire safety plan and emergency response plan will be reviewed to ensure fire safety and emergency response awareness is clearly understood by all on site.

Worker – is responsible to comply strictly with the requirements noted within this plan, including conducting all tasks in a safe manner as can be reasonably expected to eliminate the potential for fire or injury to occur. Any hazards or observations noted by any worker regarding the threat of fire, explosion or personal injury must be forwarded to their representative supervisor without delay.

2.12 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIGHTING A FIRE

Never attempt to fight any fire where:

• The fire is spreading at a rapid pace• The fire could block your escape route• You are alone• Heavy smoke or toxic gases are present• An explosion has or may occur due to the nature of the products you are

attempting to extinguish (example – propane, gas, oily rags and paint)

In case of fire:

• Notify the site of the incident occurring by sounding the alarm• Call the fire department. Dial 911• At your discretion, decide if the fire is safe to fight (is it spreading?)• Ensure no hazards to yourself• Have an escape route at your back – behind you!

Updating Plans

Fire Safety Plans shall be updated as required reflecting changes to:

1. Locations of portable fire extinguishers, flammable material storage areas, telephones or marshaling locations;

2. Changes to active fire hydrants or hose cabinets;3. Changes to building layout where egress routs are altered;4. The addition of floors, areas or other structures that become part of the overall

project site.

Fire Fighting Equipment

The amount and type of fire fighting equipment will vary from one construction site to another. The minimum types and amount of equipment in all cases shall be:

1. At least one fire extinguisher shall be located on each floor of buildings under construction;

2. The housing for the fire extinguishers must be painted with fluorescent paint and marked “FIRE XTINGUISHER”; and

3. In all cases, the fire fighting equipment shall only be used for its manufactured purpose and shall not be moved without authorization with the exception of an emergency situation arising.

2.13 HOUSEKEEPING

• SLF requires a high standard of personal housekeeping on the job.• SLF insists on a general “clean up after yourself” attitude at all times for each

tradesperson.• Should any trade contractor fail or refuse to perform his or her own daily clean

up, SLF may perform this work and back charge the trade contractor. (See Appendix J – “Clean Up Notification Form”)

2.14 COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

• Empty or full Propane, Oxygen, Acetylene etc. must be secured in an upright position.

• All compressed gas cylinders must be transported in a secured upright position.• Compressed gas cylinders are not to be stored in confined spaces.

2.15 ELECTRICAL AND POWERLINE SAFETY

Informing Workers

A worker must be informed of the potential electrical hazards before being permitted to do work in proximity to energized electrical conductors or equipment.

Tools, Cords & Assured Grounding

• All electrical tools and equipment must be grounded or double insulated.• All electrical tools and equipment must be inspected daily for wear or damage.• Power cords must be a minimum 3 wire, properly grounded and equipped with

CSA approved plug ends, all rated for the electrical load required.• When used outdoors or in a wet or damp location, portable electrical equipment,

including temporary lights, must be protected by a G.F.C.I. Type A unless another approved means of protection is provided.

An alternative to using a GFCI is to follow the SLF Assured Grounding Program. This program requires contractors and their workers to visually inspect their portable power tools and cords on a daily basis, inspecting for defects, cuts, abrasions etc. where the tool or tool requires repair or replacement.

In addition contractors and their workers are required to test portable power tools and cores using electrical testing devices checking for continuity and polarity of such equipment. These tests must be conducted on a quarterly basis per year. Please see the SLF Safety Officer for more details on this program.

• Damaged or defective electrical tools must be returned to the tool room for repair.• Do not handle electrical equipment unless you are qualified and authorized to do

so.• Temporary electric cords must be covered or elevated. They must be kept clear of

walkways or other locations where they may be exposed to damage or create tripping hazards.

• Broken and burned out lamps must be replaced as soon as practicable.• Energized wiring in junction boxes, circuit breaker panels and similar places must

be covered when not being worked on.• All work areas must have adequate lighting.• Under no circumstances shall workers stack materials, erect scaffolds, or operate

tools and equipment in proximity to power-lines within the limits of approach specified. (Table 1.1 – Limits of Approach)

• Sufficient distance shall be maintained to prevent unplanned or accidental movements bringing the worker, tools, equipment or materials within the specified distance. The specified distance required applies to all parts of the equipment including booms, hoisting cables, and any part of the load being raised.

• Employees (other than qualified electricians) and equipment shall not touch or handle electrical guarding.

• Whenever guarding is used, a qualified safety watch (trained and experience journeyman electrician) shall be posted to control the approach of equipment, tools and workers and prevent contact within the guarding.

• When work is being carried out in proximity to energized conductors operating at 750 watts or less, the Superintendent shall ensure that any employee performs the work in a manner preventing the contact with the energized conductors.

Contacting Energized Power Lines

The Superintendent or Foreman shall follow the following procedure if contact with an energized power line occurs:

1. If the machine is still in contact with an energized wire, inform the operator to stay in the machine and remove all personnel from the immediate vicinity.

2. Notify the BC Hydro Emergency Service by phone (telephone number to be posted at the Emergency telephone).

3. Notify the SLF CSO who will prepare an incident investigation report.

2.18 CONCRETE CUTTING AND CORING

In the event of a gas line rupture, the Superintendent or Foreman must follow these procedures:

1. Evacuate all personnel from the immediate vicinity of the break and evacuate nearby civilians if necessary.

2. Extinguish any open flame or other source of ignition.3. Do not attempt to stop the gas leaking, other than by means of closing the existing

gas shut off valve.4. Call BC Gas Emergency service by phone (telephone number must be posted and

varies by Municipality)5. Once the area is safe, the SLF Safety Officer and Project Superintendent will

contact the Safety Manager and commence an Incident Investigation report.

2.19 CONFINED SPACES

Except as otherwise determined by Work Safe BC, a “Confined Space” means an area, other than an underground working, that:

• Is enclosed or partially enclosed;• Is not designed or intended for continuous human occupancy;• Has limited or restricted means for entry or exit that may complicate the provision

of first aid, evacuation, rescue or other emergency response service; and• Is large enough and so configured that a worker could enter to perform assigned

work.

These procedures relate to the construction and repair of deep manholes, below-grade pump stations or any other area deemed a Confined Space.

The following procedures are essential to ensure a safe environment for the worker inside (OHS Regulation Part 9).

1. Ensure on-site inspection testing equipment is available to monitor the atmosphere inside for oxygen level and for the possibility of harmful gases. A written report, tabulating the results obtained from monitoring, and confirming the atmosphere is safe, will be issued on-site to the Foreman and also shown o the worker – only then is the worker permitted to enter and stay inside. Monitoring and recording of results will take place immediately be fore first entry, after any interruptions in the work, and at intervals while work continues.

NOTE: In the event that harmful gases are detected, no work must take place inside until arrangements can be made for the worker to be provided with air-supplied respiratory equipment and instructed in its use.

2. The worker inside must wear the following safety equipment at all times:

• Hard hat and safety boots;• “Tank and manhole” type safety harness connected by lifeline to a winch

outside the entry;• Mouth and nose mask, or, air supplied respiratory equipment if found

necessary by gas test or work generated harmful fumes and dust;• Gloves; and• Hearing protection during jack-hammering (Class “A” standard for height

noise levels) and protective impact goggles.

3. Additional personnel, equipment and apparatus required at the entry location while the worker is inside include:

• A winch positioned over the entry with a rope lifeline connection at all times to the safety harness being worn by the worker inside.

• A worker in attendance at the winch at all times. This worker will be in continuous communication is clear and distinct.

• A portable blower-apparatus to provide continuous ventilation by supplying clear air into the bottom of the manhole, chamber, or pipe. The intake for the blower-apparatus must be kept clear of any motor exhaust.

• If no permanent ladder or rungs are already in place, then a temporary ladder to provide access from the top to the worker, and positioned clear of the winch lifeline.

4. The preceding work procedures are specifically for our own workers. Should any employee of another agency involved of the work site required entry for contract inspection purposes, the same procedure must be followed.

2.20 MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Maintenance records for any service, repair or modification which affects the safe performance of the equipment must be maintained and be reasonably available to the operator and maintenance personnel during work hours.

Servicing, maintenance and repair of mobile equipment must not be done when the equipment is operating, unless continued operation is essential to the process ad a safe means is provided.

Mobile equipment used off maintained roads must be appropriate and safe for the intended use considering factors such as the nature of the travel surface, the slope of the travel surface, and the activities to be undertaken.

Competency of Operator

A person must not operate mobile equipment unless the person:

• Has received adequate instruction in the safe use of the equipment;• Has demonstrated to a qualified supervisor or instructor competency in operating

the equipment;• If operating equipment with air brakes, has a valid air brake certificate or a

driver’s license with an air brake endorsement, or evidence of successful completion of a course of instruction on air brake systems by an organization acceptable to the Board; and

• Is familiar with the operating instructions for the equipment.

Operator’s Responsibility

The operator of mobile equipment must operate the equipment safely, maintain full control of the equipment, and comply with the laws governing the operation of the equipment.

Supervisor’s Responsibility

A supervisor must not knowingly operate or permit a worker to operate mobile equipment, which is, or could create, an undue hazard to the heath or safety of any person, or is in violation of this Policy.

Audible Alarms

All mobile equipment other trucks shall have “backing up” warning devices while drive on all SLF Project sites.

SLF expects all hired, rented, contractor and material supply trucks to be so equipped and operated.

3.0 JOB RULES

3.1 SMOKING

It is the policy of SLF to prevent illness from smoking in the workplace. SLF will endeavor to prevent exposure to workers from second hand smoke.

Smoking is not permitted in the following locations on any SLF Project site.

• During refueling or around fuel storage areas;• Within the structure being built, no matter what stage;• Areas where construction debris is being disposed of;• Site offices, First Aid rooms, or sales areas; and• Other locations designated by the Project Superintendent as non-smoking areas.

Smoking will only be permitted outdoors, in areas allowed by the Project Superintendent as smoking locations. Workers found in non-compliance of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action ranging from suspension o termination dependant upon specific circumstances and repeat offenses, if any.

3.2 ALCOHOL AND DRUGS ON SITE

The bringing of, or the consumption of alcohol or other non-prescription drugs on the job site or working while under the influence will not be permitted. Workers will be removed from the site and banned on all SLF projects. Any worker taking prescribed medications must report this to their Supervisor and the First Aid Attendant.

3.3 RADIOS

Portable radios are permitted unless they interfere with a worker’s ability to recognize a site evacuation alarm; or disrupt other workers. The Project Superintendent may choose to ban all radios if volume levels are not respected.

3.4 GENERAL RULES

1. All workers on SLF projects are to follow the instruction of the Safety Officer or and SLF Management concerning safety matters.

2. Equipment operators are responsible for the safe maintenance, operation, and required documentation of the machines and equipment that they are operating. This includes strict adherence to the established work practices and safety procedures for that equipment.

3. Workers on SLF projects must use the necessary personal protective equipment when required or when instructed to do so by a Supervisor, or the Safety Officer.

4. Horseplay of any type is not permitted.5. Safety boots must be worn at all times. Hard Hats must be worn when there are

overhead hazards. Hard Hats must always be brought to the work area. The only amendments will occur when the Site Superintendent has made an exception in writing, based on a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

6. All workers must posses a valid audiometric test card. This card must be carried with the worker at all times wile on the job site. Any workers not possessing a valid card shall notify the Site Superintendent. Hearing tests will be arranged.

7. Maintain a clean site. Clear and unobstructed access must be provided to all work areas. Good housekeeping is essential.

8. Tool Box meetings will be held with all workers present once every week or more frequently as circumstances dictate.

9. Workers shall not enter an excavation greater than four feet in depth unless the sides are sloped or a geo-technical engineer has certified it safe to do so, and submitted a singed and sealed authority.

10. All injuries, no matter how minor, are to be reported immediately to the First Aid Attendant and to your Supervisor.

11. Workers are to protect themselves from fall hazards by implementing appropriate protection measures.

12. If you create any impalement hazard (i.e. rebar dowels), then you must effectively guard the hazard.

3.5 DISCIPLINARY ACTION POLICY

All safety rules and procedures contained in the SLF Health and Safety Program shall be practices and enforced. (See Appendix Q)

Should there be a violation by any person on site (SLF personnel, contractor, employee, delivery person, or visitor) SLF management shall take the following disciplinary action.

1. Minor Infraction

Definition: Any infraction of government, corporate, or client rules that does not have the potential to cause serious damage or injury.

1st offense Verbal warning2nd offense Verbal warning and written warning and/or fine3rd offense Suspended from site until further notice4th offense Banned from all SLF job sites

2. Major Infraction

Definition: Any infraction of government, corporate or client rules or legislation that DOES have the potential to cause serious damage or injury.

1st offense Written warning and/or fine2nd offense Suspended from site until further notice3rd offense Banned from all SLF Job sites

4.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

SLF requires full use of protective clothing such as full time use of CSA Type 1 approved safety footwear and Hard Hats when needed. Gloves, eye protection and hearing protection when required must be used.

4.1 PERSONAL CLOTHING

Employees shall be properly attired on our construction projects. Clothing appropriate for work to be performed shall be worn. The minimum attire shall include proper shirt, pants, and approved footwear suitable for construction work.

4.2 HEARING PROTECTION

CSA/ANSI approved hearing protection must be worn when the noise level in a work area exceeds the permissible occupational exposure limit, typically noise greater than 85 decibels.

All workers on SLF projects must have their hearing tested annually and carry a valid certificate as proof of testing.

5.0 TRAINING AND SAFETY MEETINGS

5.1 JOB SPECIFIC TRAINING

Job specific training of employees is conducted when, but is not limited to the following situations:

a) When a new employee is hired.b) When an employee is assigned new or different work.c) When an employee is moved to a new site or location.

This training will be conducted by the employee’s immediate supervisor and will contain the following items:

a) Review of safe work practices and procedures that apply to the specific job.b) Bring all known safety hazards that may affect the employee to his/her attention.

c) Determine just what the employee can do and how he/she does it. This includes both discussion with the employee and observation of how he/she does the work.

d) Provide the employee with all information that is necessary for the employee to do the job safely and correctly.

Depending on the complexity of the job and the employees skill/experience level, job specific training may take anywhere from a few minutes to several months.

Ensure training documentation is kept on site and made available to SLF upon request. The on-going monitoring and coaching of the worker is a major duty and responsibility of that worker’s immediate foreman or supervisor.

7.4 TOOLBOX MEETINGS

SLF and Contractor Supervisors will hold individual Toolbox Meetings with their crews on a weekly basis. Safety issues pertinent to the crew’s immediate work, such as special procedures and safe work practices, shall be discussed.

Any safety concerns brought up at the toolbox meeting will be investigated and when legitimized, it will be rectified without delay. A copy of the toolbox meeting minutes must be forwarded to the SLF Site Superintendent weekly for review (Appendix E).

8.0 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

All accidents/incidents with potential of loss shall be reported to the Project Superintendent immediately. He/she will initiate an investigation, interview witness and implement corrective action. The contractor foreman or supervisor is also responsible to conduct an accident/incident investigation and submit it to the Site Superintendent and/or Site Safety Officer (See Appendix D). All reports shall be forwarded to the SLF Safety Manager.

9.0 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

The project Safety Officer or First Aid Attendant will establish the emergency response plan for Medical and Fire emergencies, which include the emergency response team.

The site plan must indicate access gates, streets, meeting points, telephone, emergency air horn and fire extinguishers, hospital routes, site office and first aid location. This plan must be updated regularly.

9.1 EARTHQUAKE PLAN

As with a fire, it is impossible to determine the type and extent of the damage the building would receive. Unlike a fire, the entire site in and out would be affected. The

intent of these guidelines is to offer a preconceived plan of action and to act as a tool for the education of workers.

Earthquakes vary in duration, intensity and pattern and are very destructive. Please read and think about these guidelines as you move about your job.

If you are inside the building:

1. Stay calm, drop, cover and hold on.2. Do not attempt to exit the building while the shaking is still occurring.3. Get to a position of safety i.e. away from objects that can fall on you and hurt you,

away from edges of the slaps or floor openings. Sit in an inside corner or other structurally sound point and keep out from under any temporary forms or structures. Do no hesitate, move at once.

4. Do not leave your position of safety until the shaking stops. If you have no position of safety, do what you can to protect yourself. Get down in a forward position and hold your hands over your head clasped together to protect your neck, and keep your hard hat on.

5. After the shaking has stopped, move to the emergency assembly area shown on the site plan and report your name and any injuries. If you are hurt and unable to move, remain calm to conserve energy and call out for help. Rescue teams will be organized to search for the injured. If on the way t the assembly area you find an injured worker, report the location ASAP. Do not move an injured worker as you can complicate injuries. Move only in life threatening situations. Minimize back and neck movement.

6. Be aware of after shocks as you may have to repeat the above.7. Greatest dangers:

a. Falling Objectsb. Swinging doors and broken windowsc. Firesd. Electrical Hazards

If you are outdoors:

1. If possible, move to an open area.2. Assume a position of safety and keep low.3. Keep out of harms way i.e. away from stored materials, trees, mobile equipment,

has or chemical storage, motor vehicles, crew and office trailers or any other objects that can fall and crush you.

4. After the shaking has stopped, move to the emergency assembly area and report in with you name and any injuries. If you are hurt and unable to move, remain calm to conserve energy and call out for help. As mentioned before, do not move an injured worker. Get help.

5. Be prepared for aftershocks.

After the earthquake has ended:

The site superintendent or his/her designate will ensure:• Triage and first aid of injured workers has started.• A dead count will be conducted listing the last known location of missing

workers.• Rescue teams will be formed to assist the injured and to search for any missing

workers.• If necessary, hazardous utilities gas/electricity will be located and shut off.• No worker is to leave the site without authorization by the site superintendent.

Additional Information:

This is to prevent further injury. Do not leave for home. Power will be out and traffic lights will be also. Traffic congestion will occur, people will panic and emergency vehicles will be unable to respond to the injured. Have a home plan in advance to give your family its best chance. Guides are available from supermarkets and bookstores. Stay where you are needed until advised by emergency services. If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

In case of a major disaster, Emergency Services Radio will broadcast emergency shelter locations. At this time the local authorities will be advised on how to contact family members. If everyone does their part by staying calm, following procedures and direction of Emergency Services, we will all get back to order sooner.

10.0 RECORDS

10.1 ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS AND INJURY STATISTICS

SLF and Work Safe BC require the maintenance of statistics of all accidents/incidents o assist in the development of the Accident Reduction Program.

Each Site Safety Officer will keep accident/incident statistics and have them available upon request. This information must include:

a) The frequency of accident and incidents.b) Pertinent severity measurements.c) The project cost of accidents (if known).

This information will be available on a “per project” basis for review by the Site Safety Committee, and SLF Safety Manager.

10.2 OTHERS RECORDS AND STATISTICS

The Site Superintendent will keep following records:

a) All appropriate drawings and Engineers’ Inspection Reports.b) All required variance documentation.c) All Municipal Inspection Reports.d) All Site Meeting minutes including Health and Safety Reports.

The First Aid Attendants/Safety Officers will keep the following records:

a) First aid reports.b) W.C.B. inspection reports.c) Accident/incident/near miss investigation reports.d) Material Safety Data Sheets.e) Work site inspection reports.f) Trade Safety Meeting minutes.g) Trade specific Safety (toolbox) meeting records.h) Completed Site Safety Orientation forms and training records.

The SLF Safety Officer will collect and file these statistics for review by the Polygon Health and Safety Committee. This committee will institute new Safety Regulations as required to improve the SLF Health and Safety Program.

11.0 AFTER HOURS WORK

Workers that want to work outside the projects regular work hours must obtain permission from a Foreman. Those workers must provide their own first aid coverage in accordance with Occupational First Aid regulations. If two or more workers wish to work outside normal project hours, first aid coverage must be coordinated through the SLF Superintendent (See Appendix C).

12.0 COMMUNICATION

Workers must possess the facility to effectively communicate with supervisory and safety personnel. If not, a worker possessing these skills must be assigned to work with such workers.

13.0 WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

Violence, threats, intimidation or discrimination will not be tolerated on SLF Projects. Failure to comply with this section may result in a permanent ban from all (current and future) SLF Projects.