Required Canadian Safety Programs, Policies and Procedures
All suppliers, vendors and service providers must submit the following HSE Policies and Procedures for review and acceptance by Achilles.
Contractors must define how they identify hazards in the workplace. This could be through risk assessments, inspections, and accident or incident investigations. Also include, how corrective actions will be addressed and followed through to completion.
Provide a policy on employee’s right to stop work if an unsafe work condition or act is observed.
In addition to the Required Safety Programs for all contractors, additional requirements will be added based on the contractor’s responses to the Achilles Conditional Safety Program Survey. The additional requirements will include specific safety programs and policies based on the scope of work. In some cases, training records will also be required to be submitted to Achilles.
Workers who are exposed to extreme cold or work in cold environments may be at risk of cold stress. Extreme cold weather or working in cold environments such as cold rooms or freezers, is a dangerous situation that can bring on health emergencies in susceptible people, such outdoor workers.
Take precautions to reduce the risk of lead poisoning. Whatever method is used for removing lead-based paint, safety procedures and precautions must be taken. Lead paint must be removed by certified individuals and a plan must be put into place prior to removal.
Pest control companies must obtain proper licenses and certifications per federal, state and local requirements. A company should consider the safeguards to prevent worker injury and injuries related to pest control activities.
Powered industrial truck (PIT) such as any mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials, whether ridden by the operator or controlled by a walking operator. Operators must be trained on the specific equipment they will be using. Even if the contractor is renting equipment, proof of employee training must be provided.
Respirators are a type of personal protective equipment used to provide protection against worker exposure to airborne substances. When airborne exposures cannot be controlled, or while controls are being installed, appropriate respirators may be used. Contractors must have a written program that details respirator selection, medical clearances, fit testing and training.
Trenching for buried utilities, pipelines, water transport, and other activities may be hazardous. Trenches are usually deeper than wide, and the walls may become unstable and collapse on top of workers. Activities of trenching and shoring much follow the applicable regulations and safety protocols.
Working alone includes all workers who may go for a period of time where they do not have direct contact with a co-worker. Policy should be developed around working alone, especially in hazardous situations.
Clearance ensures that the employer is protected and that all employers carry their fair share of the cost of the compensation system. Without clearance, as an employer, you may be liable for your contractors or subcontractors assessments if they have not paid assessments for their workers.
Achilles will collect these clearance certificates from the contractors or subcontractors who have workers for each province or territory required as part of our Health and Safety Program.
(Number of Incidents x 200,000) / total number of hours worked in a year
Lost Time Injury is defined as:
– Any injury that has at least one full day lost time
– The day of the accident doesn’t count and the day the employee returns to work doesn’t count no matter what time of the day the accident occurs or when the employee returns to work
The Lost Time Incident Rate is calculated similarly to TRIF
(Number of lost time cases x 200,000) / total number of hours worked by employees
