FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1

Worker and Employer Services Division

6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC

Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247

The Workers Compensation Act requires that the employer must post a copy of this report in a conspicuous place at or near the workplace inspected
for at least seven days, or until compliance has been achieved, whichever is the longer period. A copy of this report must also be given to the joint
committee or worker health and safety representative, as applicable.

Inspection Report #201817946115B

Employer Name Jobsite Inspected Scope of Inspection
CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT 1000 McBride Street Ammonia Release
Prince Rupert BC V8J 3H2

Date of Initiating Inspection Date of This Inspection Delivery Date of This Report Delivery Method
Jul 05, 2018 Jul 26, 2018 Jul 26, 2018 Email

THERE ARE ZERO (0) ORDERS OR OTHER ITEMS OUTSTANDING

ACTION MAY STILL BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE

PLEASE READ FULL REPORT

Summary of Orders or other Items

See “Orders/Items – Full Details” section of this Inspection Report for orders/items cited

Order/Item No.1 þ Status: Complied Cited: WCA172(1)(c)

Order/Item No.2 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.38(2)

Order/Item No.3 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.99

Order/Item No.4 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.20

Order/Item No.5 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.98(1)

Order/Item No.6 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.26

ORDER STATUS LEGEND

Order Status Description
Outstanding Order Outstanding - Action Required to Achieve Compliance
Complied Compliance Achieved - No Further Action Required
Closed Order is Closed
Rescinded Order has been cancelled – No Further Action Required

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 FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1
Worker and Employer Services Division
201817946115B
6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247

INSPECTION NOTES

Any further enforcement action identified and/or considered is set out in the order(s).

If this report has been issued following an incident that is under investigation by WorkSafeBC, further enforcement action may be
taken as a result of the findings of the investigation and any orders in this report.

This was a follow-up inspection to authenticate appropriate compliance with the order(s) noted.

This inspection report is for administrative purposes and results as a follow up to the employer's written Notice of Compliance
(NOC) to the orders contained in inspection report 201817946115A.

Discussions with the employer representative included the submitted NOC, and completion of the employers full incident
investigation report (EIIR), the NOC has been accepted as compliance.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Information regarding occupational health and safety, including the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and
Safety Regulations, and workplace health & safety reference guides, can be viewed at www.worksafebc.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kevin Legros
Occupational Safety Officer, Prevention Field Services | 250.615.6617
WorkSafeBC
4450 Lakelse Ave, Terrace, BC
worksafebc.com

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 FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1
Worker and Employer Services Division
201817946115B
6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247

ORDERS/ITEMS

An employer who fails to comply with Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health & Safety
Regulation, or WorkSafeBC orders may be subject to monetary or other sanctions as prescribed by the Workers
Compensation Act.

Orders/Items - Full Details

Order/Item No.1 þ Status: Complied Cited: WCA172(1)(c)

Progress towards compliance:

Jul 26, 2018 - THIS OFFICER HAS RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED THIS EMPLOYERS WRITTEN NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
FOR THIS ORDER.
Initiating order:
Jul 05, 2018 - The employer representatives and workers interviewed stated that no one from the City of Prince Rupert had
immediately notified the board of the occurrence on July 4, 2018, that involved the release of a hazardous substance (68 Kg of
Ammonia) from a 20 foot, green metal shipping container, Serial # SP798861.

This is in contravention of the Workers Compensation Act Section 172 (1)(c).

An employer must immediately notify the board of the occurrence of any accident that involved the major release of a hazardous
substance.

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

Pursuant to section 194 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act, the employer must prepare a Notice of Compliance report. In
accordance with section 194 (2), this report must detail what has been done to comply with the order, and where compliance has
not been achieved by the time the report has been submitted, include a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than August 13, 2018 .

Order/Item No.2 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.38(2)

Progress towards compliance:

Jul 26, 2018 - THIS OFFICER HAS RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED THIS EMPLOYERS WRITTEN NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
FOR THIS ORDER.
Initiating order:
Jul 05, 2018 - The 68 KG ammonia gas cylinder stored in the 20 foot, green metal shipping container, Serial # SP798861 had not
been secured to prevent falling or rolling during storage.

This is in contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Section 5.38(2).

A compressed gas cylinder must be secured to prevent falling or rolling during storage, transportation and use, and where
practicable, must be kept in the upright position.

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

Pursuant to section 194 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act, the employer must prepare a Notice of Compliance report. In
accordance with section 194 (2), this report must detail what has been done to comply with the order, and where compliance has
not been achieved by the time the report has been submitted, include a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than August 13, 2018 .

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 FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1
Worker and Employer Services Division
201817946115B
6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247

Orders/Items - Full Details

Order/Item No.3 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.99

Progress towards compliance:

Jul 26, 2018 - THIS OFFICER HAS RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED THIS EMPLOYERS WRITTEN NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
FOR THIS ORDER.
Initiating order:
Jul 05, 2018 - This employer did not conduct an assessment on the risks posed by an accidental release from a 68KG cylinder of
Ammonia, contained in a 20 foot, green metal shipping container, Serial # SP798861

This is in contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Section 5.99.

An employer must ensure that an assessment is conducted of the risks posed by hazardous substances from accidental release,
fire or other such emergency.

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

Pursuant to section 194 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act, the employer must prepare a Notice of Compliance report. In
accordance with section 194 (2), this report must detail what has been done to comply with the order, and where compliance has
not been achieved by the time the report has been submitted, include a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than August 13, 2018 .

Order/Item No.4 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.20

Progress towards compliance:

Jul 26, 2018 - THIS OFFICER HAS RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED THIS EMPLOYERS WRITTEN NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
FOR THIS ORDER.
Initiating order:
Jul 05, 2018 - The 20 foot, green metal shipping container, Serial # SP798861 used to hold a hazardous substance had not been
designed, constructed or maintained in a condition to securely contain the substance.

This is in contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Section 5.20.

The container of a hazardous substance must be designed, constructed and maintained in good condition to securely contain the
substance.

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

Pursuant to section 194 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act, the employer must prepare a Notice of Compliance report. In
accordance with section 194 (2), this report must detail what has been done to comply with the order, and where compliance has
not been achieved by the time the report has been submitted, include a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than August 13, 2018 .

Order/Item No.5 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.98(1)

Progress towards compliance:

Jul 26, 2018 - THIS OFFICER HAS RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED THIS EMPLOYERS WRITTEN NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
FOR THIS ORDER.

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 FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1
Worker and Employer Services Division
201817946115B
6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247

Orders/Items - Full Details

Initiating order:
Jul 05, 2018 - An inventory was not maintained which identified the 68 KG cylinder of ammonia stored in the 20 foot, green metal
shipping container, Serial # SP798861.

This is in contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Section 5.98(1).

An inventory must be maintained which identifies all hazardous substances at the workplace in quantities that may endanger
workers in an emergency including hazardous products covered by WHMIS, explosives, pesticides, radioactive materials,
hazardous wastes, and consumer products.

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

Pursuant to section 194 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act, the employer must prepare a Notice of Compliance report. In
accordance with section 194 (2), this report must detail what has been done to comply with the order, and where compliance has
not been achieved by the time the report has been submitted, include a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than August 13, 2018 .

Order/Item No.6 þ Status: Complied Cited: OHS5.26

Progress towards compliance:

Jul 26, 2018 - THIS OFFICER HAS RECEIVED AND ACCEPTED THIS EMPLOYERS WRITTEN NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE
FOR THIS ORDER.
Initiating order:
Jul 05, 2018 - The employer has not properly designated, designed and maintained a storage area for a hazardous substance.

As evidenced by;

(a) The designated storage area, a 20 foot, green metal shipping container, Serial # SP798861 was designated for the storage
of a 68 KG cylinder of ammonia. This container had not been designed, or constructed to provide for the safe containment of the
contents.

(b) There were no no signs, placards or similar means observed posted on the 20 foot, green metal shipping container, Serial #
SP798861 that would identify a hazardous substance (ammonia) was stored inside.

(d) A 20 foot, green metal shipping container, Serial # SP798861 was the designated storage area for the 68 KG ammonia
cylinder, the storage container did not have any ventilation or lighting installed.

This is in contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Section 5.26.

The designated storage area for a hazardous substance must be:

(a) designed and constructed to provide for the safe containment of the contents,
(b) clearly identified by signs, placards or similar means,
(c) designed and maintained to allow the safe movement of workers, equipment and material,
(d) provided with adequate ventilation and lighting, and
(e) in a location not normally occupied by workers, and not in a location such as a lunchroom, eating area, change room, clothing
storage locker or passenger compartment of a vehicle.

Measures to Ensure Compliance:

Pursuant to section 194 (1) of the Workers Compensation Act, the employer must prepare a Notice of Compliance report. In
accordance with section 194 (2), this report must detail what has been done to comply with the order, and where compliance has
not been achieved by the time the report has been submitted, include a plan of what will be done to comply and when
compliance will be achieved. Please submit the report no later than August 13, 2018 .

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 FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1
Worker and Employer Services Division
201817946115B
6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247

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 FOLLOW UP INSPECTION REPORT #1
Worker and Employer Services Division
201817946115B
6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC
Mailing Address: PO Box 5350, Vancouver BC, V6B 5L5
Telephone 604 276-3100 Toll Free 1-888-621-7233 Fax 604 276-3247

Employer # Mailing Address Classification Unit # Operating Location

2187 C/O PAYROLL DEPARTMENT 753004 002
424 3RD AVE W
PRINCE RUPERT BC V8J 1L7

Lab Samples Direct Readings Results Presented Sampling Inspection(s) Workers onsite during Notice of Project
Taken Inspection Number
N N N 0

Inspection Report Delivered To Employer Representative Present Worker Representative Present Labour Organization & Local
During Inspection During Inspection
Johanna Currie Johanna Currie Not Applicable Canadian Union of Public Employees,
Local 105

WorkSafeBC Officer Conducting Contact Details

Inspection
Kevin Legros Phone: (250) 615-6617 Email: Kevin.Legros@worksafebc.com

Inspection Time* Travel Time*

1.25 hrs 0 hrs

*The time recorded above reflects the inspection time and travel time associated with this inspection report and includes time
spent on pre and post-inspection activities. Additional time may be added for subsequent activity.

Right to Review
Any employer, worker, owner, supplier, union, or a member of a deceased worker's family directly
affected may, within 45 calendar days of the delivery date of this report, in writing, request the
Review Division of WorkSafeBC to conduct a review of an order, or the non-issuance of an order,
by contacting the Review Division. Employers requiring assistance may contact the Employers'
Advisers at 1-800-925-2233.

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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT
C/O PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
424 3RD AVE W
PRINCE RUPERT BC V8J 1L7