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Safety manual
2008
Health and
Safety Policy
SAFETY POLICY
K&M utility is committed to a safety program that protects its staff, its
property, and the public, from accidents.
Developing safe work practice and job procedures for all employees to follow.
Conducting a program of safety and health inspections to find and eliminate unsafe
working conditions and practices, to control health hazards and to comply with the safety
and health standards for every job.
Training all employees in good safety and health practices.
Develop and put in place appropriate work practices, tools, equipment and training, so
that each one of us has the ability to identify hazards and deal with them effectively.
Insuring the use of necessary personal protective equipment.
Developing and enforcing safety and health rules and regulations and requiring that
employees cooperate with these rules as condition of employment.
Investigating every incidents, promptly and thoroughly, to find the cause and to correct
the problems to avoid a re-occurrence.
We trust that all of our staff will join with us in a personal commitment, to
make safety a way of life.
***The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over the Occupational Health and
Safety act. All employees should be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety act.
Signed:
Date: _____________
ASSIGNMENT OF
RESPONSABILITIES
ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSABILITIES
Manager
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2.
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Supervisor/Foreman
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Report injuries
Comply with rules and
regulations
Make safety suggestions
Set a good example
Worker
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8.
Date of Meeting /
Date de la runion
Workplace Location /
Lieu de travail
Secretary /
Secrtaire
Department/Crew /
Service/quipe
Personnel
Present/Guests Present /
Prsences Personnel/invits
Chairperson/Facilitator /
Prsident/animateur
Personnel Absent /
Absences
Review of Previous
Minutes/ Rvision du
procs-verbal prcdent
Old Business /
Affaires dcoulant de la dernire runion
Person(s)/Group
Actioned /
Personne/groupe
appel agir
Action Date
/ Date
prvue
Person(s)/
Group Actioned
Personne/
groupe appel
agir
Action Date
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Date prvue
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foreman
Person(s)/
Group Actioned
Personne/
groupe appel
agir
Action Date
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Date prvue
New Business /
Nouvel ordre du jour
Person(s)/Group
Actioned /
Action Date
/ Date
prvue
Personne/groupe
appel agir
HAZARD ASSESSMENT
POLICY
1.
The Job supervisor will perform and review a hazard assessment with
every employee on the work site every morning or before starting any
new job.
2.
3.
Prior to the start of any new project, a Project Site Hazard Assessment will
be performed.
Project assessment
Site Coordinator/Person in Charge:________________________
Work Order #:
Location:
__________________________________
__________________________________
Date: _______________
Job Name:
Work objectives:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Review Work Package
Field Work Order
Work Permit/Hold Off
Switching Plan
Form 359 ORR
Material & Equipment
Review Standards
SWM
Identify Role &Responsibilities
SCP
Confirm Worker Qualifications
SOP
Corporate Safety Manual
Control the Hazards (i.e. protective grounds, work area protection, PPE, safe limits of
approach Specifics:
Re-evaluate Changes
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Crew Members:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle #_____________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________
Job Name:
Work objectives:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Review Work Package
Field Work Order
Work Permit/Hold Off
Switching Plan
Form 359 ORR
Material & Equipment
Review Standards
SWM
Identify Role &Responsibilities
SCP
Confirm Worker Qualifications
SOP
Corporate Safety Manual
Control the Hazards (i.e. protective grounds, work area protection, PPE, safe limits of
approach Specifics:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Discuss Emergency Rescue Plans Specifics:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Request Feedback
Confirmed workers' understanding of the work to be performed
Re-evaluate Changes
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Crew Members:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Vehicle:
________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Additional Comments:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
The safe work practices and job procedures included in K&M`s safety manual are the
minimum standard to be followed by every employees, in any circumstance, they will not
overrule the work practices and job procedures established by OH&S, or any company
that K&M is doing work for.
As a private contractor, Most of K&M `s work is done for companies that have
established their own work practices and they must be followed by every employees.
A copy of those safe work practices and construction standards shall be available on
every jobsite, and every employee shall be familiar with the safe work practices needed
to do the work assigned safely and efficiently.
All proposed safe work practices and work procedures will be reviewed by our
employees and safety representative, and sent to management for approval prior to be
implemented in daily routine.
The safe work practices must meet or exceed all applicable legislation and industry
standards, and provide safety and protection for the employees and general public.
They must also consider the effect on the environment and minimize the risk of property
and equipment damage.
The supervisor is responsible to ensure that all safe practices are followed by employees.
Our safe work practices will be reviewed annually and recorded.
Signed:______________________
Date: ___________________
Company Rules
All unsafe acts and conditions, including "near miss" incidents, are to be reported
to appropriate supervision promptly.
All incidents that result in damage or injury are to be reported to your supervisor
immediately.
All work shall be carried out in accordance with appropriate safe work practices
and your supervisor's direction.
Only those tools that are in good repair, with all guards and safety
devices in place shall be used.
Every worker shall keep his/her work area neat, clean and orderly.
General Rules
All employees shall comply with the occupational health and safety
act of that province.
Disciplinary Actions
Verbal Warning.
2 net Instance
Written Warning.
3 rd Instance
Suspension or
Permanent
Dismissal/Ter
mination
Date: ________________
Project: _______________________
Employee: _____________________
Company: _____________________
First Warning
Second Warning
Third Warning
(Verbal Warning)
(Written Warning)
(Suspension or Permanent dismissal)
Date: __________
Date:___________
While working on K&M`s project site, the Sub Contractor shall participate in all work
site job assessment.
Sub Contractors shall conform to all K&M`s policies including, but not limited to,
PPE, Drugs and Alcohol, and General Rules & Discipline.
All near misses and incidents will be reported immediately. A written follow up
report is required to be submitted to the K&M Safety Coordinator
Sub Contractors, while working on a K&M work site shall ensure the training and
qualification of their employees, and their knowledge of safe practices and job
procedures needed to do the work assigned.
Please
check
5. Employee orientation
6. Written safe work plan
8. Personal protective
equipmentreview
a.
Hard hats
b.
Footwear
c.
Safety Glasses
d.
Hearing
o.
9. Housekeeping requirements
reviewed
These items have been reviewed by all partied noted and are found to be satisfactory.
Contractor signature: _________________________
Project Manager: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________________
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) Policy
The following will be observed and practiced by the company when the
company undertakes any job or contract.
All employees, guests and visitors will wear CSA approved safety
glasses, CSA Grade 1 safety boots, sole puncture protection and electric
shock resistant soles, ANSI approved hard hats, and any other specialty
PPE required for the job site.
All PPE that has been removed from service will be tagged "OUT OF
SERVICE." Any PPE tagged "OUT OF SERVICE' will not be
returned to service until repaired and inspected by a qualified person.
The company will maintain appropriate inspection, and will ensure that all
specialized PPE and associated equipment is used, tested, inspected and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications/recommendations and regulatory standards.
Preventative
Maintenance Program
Policy
It is the policy of this company to maintain all tools, equipment vehicles and facilities in
a condition that will maximize the safety of all personnel.
To accomplish this, a "Maintenance Program" shall be maintained and shall include the
following components:
Adherence to applicable regulations, standards, and manufacturers
specifications
Truck inventory
Truck #:____
Quantity
Signature: ________________________
Check for
Rubber gloves
Grip-all stick 6`
Grip-all stick 8`
Extendable stick
Extension sticks
Rubber blankets
Good condition
Good condition
Good condition
Good condition
Good condition
Sledge Hammer
Good condition
Axe
Good condition
Hacksaw
Good condition
Voltmeter
Good condition
shovel
Good condition
Digging bar
Good condition
scoop
Good condition
tamper
Good condition
peavey
Pike pole
Stringing blocks
comments
Tree pruner
Chain saw
Gas drill
Safety manual
Truck Maintenance manual
Stability test
Insurance paper
Log book
Ground jumpers
Triangular reflector kit
Body harness
Training and
Orientation
The company will provide and ensure that all employees participate in
all safety training that is necessary to minimize loss of human and
physical resources.
This training will include, but not be limited to:
Safety orientations.
Job-specific training as required.
Appropriate safety training for supervisors and management.
Task and trade-specific training and certification.
Applicable specialized safety training.
The basic safety courses needed to work for K&M would include, but
not limited to:
Every employee must go through a safety manual orientation before they can
commence working for K&M.
Orientation Form
Employee Name: _____________________________
Introduction
Company History
Company Safety Policy
Company Rules/Enforcement
Rules
Enforcement Procedures
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Occupational Safety General Regulations
WHMIS Regulations
First Aid Regulations
Responsibility for Safety
Manager, Supervisor, Worker
Emergency Procedures
Fire
First Aid
Communication Incident Reporting
Safe Work Practices
Job Procedures
Meetings
Personal Protective Equipment
Hard Hat
Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots, Reflective Vest
Fall Protection Harness
Hazard Assessments
Frequency
Employee Involvement
Preventative Maintenance
Defective Equipment Maintenance Schedules
Inspection Policy
Inspection Policy
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to control losses of human and material
resources by identifying and correcting unsafe acts and conditions.
Policy
It is the policy of this company to maintain a program of safety inspections.
The objective of the inspection process is to ensure compliance with company
rules, policies, procedures, legislation and this program.
Responsibilities
The manager is responsible for the overall operation of the program.
The manager, or designate, is responsible for conducting formal inspections on jobsites on a regular basis.
The manager is also responsible for involving employees in the inspection process.
Supervisors are responsible for conducting ongoing informal inspections of areas
where their crews are working.
Employees are responsible for participating in and contributing to the inspection
program
Date: _________________
Inspector: ____________________
Location: _____________________
Supervisor: ___________________
Employees: ___________________
___________________
___________________
Supervisor: __________________
Inspector: ___________________
Date: ____________
Check list
SUPERVISOR EVALUATION
Employee Name: _____________________________
Date: _________
Area of Evaluation
Standard
Below
Meets
Exceeds
Job Knowledge
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Communication Skills:
OH&S:
Inspection Completed?
Tailboard meetings held?
Hazard assessment completed?
Incident investigations conducted
New Hire Orientations completed?
Other responsibilities to OH&S achieved
Employee Acknowledgement
Sign:
Date:
Management Approval
Sign:
Date:
*Yes by (date):
no
Investigation Policy
Investigation Policy
2.
3.
Responsibilities
1.
2.
3.
4.
Date: ___________________________________________
Who was involved? _______________________________
What happened?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
__________________
Time: ____________________
Where? ________________________________________________________________________________
What were the immediate causes? __________________________________________________________
What training, instruction, cautions was given before the incident? ________________
Company: ______________________________
Date of Incident: _________________________________
Location: ___________________________________
WCB Form Completed: YES NO
Phone: ___________
Phone: ___________
NO
By whom?
___________________________
Was the injured transported to medical aid? YES _____ NO _____
By whom: _________________________
Where to? ________________________
Emergency
Preparedness Policy
Emergency preparedness
No matter how complete our safety program is, or how careful we are, there is always a
risk of emergency.
K&M will provide equipment and training to ensure our employees will received proper
care if an accident should occur.
Our company will provide:
Harassment Policy
Harassment Policy
Even the smallest amount of harassment in the workplace can affect morale, productivity,
and profitability. If you feel that you are being harassed in some way, let the harasser
know that his/her behavior is unwelcome and you want it to stop. If it doesn't stop, make
notes of times, places and nature of the harassment and report it to your supervisor.
If supervisors are unable to deal effectively with the situation, they are to report the
matter to upper management. All incidents of this type will be held in strictest confidence
and dealt with in a concerned and respectful manner.
Environmental
Policy
Environmental Policy
K&M Utility Lines will ensure that all possible safeguards are taken to protect our environment
and to comply with environmental acts and regulations.
We will educate our employees on environmental issues that pertain to the work being carried out
To the best of our ability we will ensure that we reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible.
We will dispose of materials in the proper manner at disposal facilities in accordance with the
Environmental Act and regulations.
The company will ensure that all work will be done in an environmentally friendly manner to
avoid any harm to the Environment.
We will identify, assess and manage environmental risks and integrate environmental
considerations into decisions.
Everyone will identify, anticipate and report potential environmental effects in accordance with
reporting protocols. Corrective action will be taken to prevent environmental incidents and
adverse impacts.
We will ensure that our employees and contractors understand their roles, responsibilities and
environmental requirements and have the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to perform
their duties.
We will work cooperatively with governments, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to
develop programs that contribute to the achievement of our environmental objectives and targets.
We will support the investigation and use of new methods of environmental protection that will
help us to achieve our business objectives.
Safety Manual
shall perform for other companies, while working for K&M . I further
understand that failure to abide by these rules and the Utility rules
and procedures shall result in disciplinary action that could include
termination of employment.
___________________________________
Signature of Employee
__________________________________
Date