Safety is a core value at Spring Creek. We are committed to doing everything possible to eliminate and reduce work site incidents.

You must be able to understand and comply with the OH&S Act, manufacturers’ instructions and SCMV policies and rules.

There is a copy of the OHS Act, REgs and Code xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

There is a copy of the SCMV Health and Safety Program xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

We at SCMV expect you to:

• Arrive at the work site on time, in good condition and ready to work.
• Advise the Superintendent of any condition that may impair your ability to work such as a medical condition, prescription drugs or personal issues, including substance abuse.
• Maintain your conduct at a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Avoid conflict with other workers and contractors on the site.
• Do not engage in any horseplay or other similar conduct.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on the site.
• Cooperate with co-workers to ensure their health and safety as well as other workers on the same site that are not necessarily engaged in your task.
• Immediately inform the Superintendent or Senior Management if you believe you are in imminent danger by performing the task.
• Set a good example to co-workers by attendance at safety meetings, personal conduct, work ethic, leadership and health and safety excellence.

It is all workers responsibility to:

• Reportanyunsafe conditions or acts performed on the job site to your supervisors, the Site Superintendent or Senior Management if you are unable to correct them.
• Fully cooperate and correct unsafe conditions or acts immediately when requested.

OHS Workers Rights:

1. Right to know about hazards that may be present in the work place
2. Right to Refuse dangerous work -(defined as Dangerous Work the worker believes on reasonable grounds that there is a dangerous condition at the work site or that the work constitutes a danger to the workers health and safety or H&S of another worker or person. OH&S Act, Sect 31.)
3. Right to Participate in H&S activities, including inspections, training, H&S meetings.

Work site health and safety committees bring management, supervisors and workers together to discuss and address health and safety related concerns in the workplace. They allow workers to participate in occupational health and safety and support the three basic rights of workers:

• the right to know
• the right to participate
• the right to refuse dangerous work

SCMV have appointed 6 members of staff (4 worker representatives and 2 management representatives) to represent each sector of the business.

Your meeting representatives are: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The commitee meets quarterly, if you have any concerns that you wish addressed contact one of the representatives above.

Training at SCMV is two part your initial orientation when you start work for SCMV, and regularly scheduled safety / toolbox meetings.

Workers are required to receive and participate in any training, and competency checks for the duties they perform. Attendance at regularly scheduled safety/toolbox meetings is mandatory. 

Only operate equipment that you have received the proper training and/or certification to operate and with authorization of the employer/ owner.

Hazards exist in many forms. They can be visible or hidden, a condition or an act.  Recognition and control of hazards are necessary to ensure the site if safe before you start of work. 

Recognition of hazards is a critical step of any health and safety program.

There are 2 types of hazard assessment:

• formal hazard assessment
  • focuses on regular routine tasks you do everyday
  • completed by managers/superviors
  • reviewed annually
  • you can view a copy of the FHA for your job role within the safety manual
• site specific hazard assessment
  • focuses on work site tasks
  • performed immediately before work starts at a new job site, or if new hazards are introduced at a familiar work site
  • completed by workers and superviros
  • reviewed on an ongoin basis

You will be required to assist with completion of Site-specific Hazard Assessments, identifying, reporting and controlling hazards, which must be completed daily and copies submitted to SCMV.

Eliminating hazards from the work site is always the best way to protect workers.

However, this is not always realistic or possible. Wherever possible all hazards identified by formal hazard assessment, daily site-specific hazard assessments, inspections and investigations that cannot be eliminated will be controlled with methods following the hierarchy of controls:

1.   Engineering Controls

2.   Administrative Controls

3.   Personal Protective Equipment

All employees and contractors must clearly understand what applies to them and follow all hazard control methods available.

SCMV have developed General Rules, Policies and Safe Job Procedures that include safe work practices and specific Codes of Practice to reduce identified hazards, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by engineering controls.

Safe Job Procedures include safe work practices(SWP) such as a set of positive guidelines on how to perform a specific task, and a safe job procedure(SJP) a written, systematic descriptions of how to complete a job safely and efficiently from start to finish.

Copies of all SJP can be found in the health and safety manual and must be reviewed before working on new tasks.

All workers are responsible to understand the SWP and SJP for all specific tasks and to follow them. E.g. ladder use, hand tools, cleaning products.

You must know how to use, inspect before use & maintain all PPE required for each task.

Minimum PPE for construction job sites that must be worn:

• steel toed boots
• hard hat
• hi-vis vest
• & eye/ear protection
• or as specified in the SWP/SJP.
• Fall Protection Equipment is required when working at height

SCMV have zero tolerance for any violence or harassment in the workplace.

The full violence and harassment prevention plans are available in the health and safety program.

All workers must refrain from causing or participating in harassment or violence, understand the reporting structure and make a report of any harassment, discrimination or violence on the work site to their supervisor, superintendent or Senior Management.

Every worker must work in compliance with this policy and the supporting procedures. All workers are required to raise any concerns about workplace violence or harassment.

1. COVID specific PPE:
   1. Face -Masks are highly recommended. 
      1. Ideally: half mask respirators.
      2. Acceptable: N95.
      3. Functional (not ideal): surgical masks, cloth masks, buffs
   2. Eye protection:
      1. Ideally: goggles to stop particulates from getting in eyes
      2. Functional but not ideal: safety glasses
2. Social distancing measures:
   1. Stairways are one way traffic
   2. Maintain at least 2 metres distance from other workers
   3. Maximum 2-3 workers in a suite – have to be in the same crew
   4. Eat food off site or in personal vehicles
   5. Hand washing facilities are available in the parkade of JPL, hand sanitizer available on all sites and in porta potties.
   6. Do not share tools or equipment with other workers
3.  General Rules:
   1. Workers are expected to sign in/out electronically each dayhttps://bit.ly/SCMVsignin
   2. Health declarations are to be completed
   3. Workers are not to attend site if they are symptomatic or have a family member with symptoms, and must refer to AHS self assessment tool -https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Journey/COVID-19/Pages/Assessment.aspx.
   4. Any symptoms experienced following a site visit must be disclosed to SCMV and AHS.
   5. Once you have signed in and completed your COVID 19 health declaration, if you are working on site you will need to complete a Site Specific eHazard Assessment - https://dev.bvscanada.com/construction/scmv-forms

Formal safety inspections are held regularly, workers are responsible to participate as requested. You must understand and follow all manufacturer guidelines for the maintenance and inspection requirements of all equipment they use.

General housekeeping in the workplace will receive considerable attention during inspections.  Good housekeeping, demonstrated by the orderliness and cleanliness of the job site, suggests a safe, well-managed job and pride in the workers and contractors' work. 

Poor housekeeping leads to injuries, damage to equipment/property and costly delays.

All workers must understand and follow the posted Emergency Response Plans (ERP). You will find the ERP's posted xxxxxxx, be sure to make yourself familiar with ALL details, including the evacuation procedure, location of Muster points and contacts for the site.

The ERP's have instructions on what to do for specific emergencies such as medical, fire, evacuation etc.

The ERP also contain imporant information about the location of emergency equip, contact details for first aid, emergency trained staff, and site details.

When you hear an audible alarm proceed to the MUSTER POINT.

All workers on site are required to take part in emergency drills.

Reporting Incidents

Workers are responsible to report ALL incidents, and unsafe acts including but not limited to, unsafe work practices, unsafe work conditions, incidents, occupational illness, near misses, violence and harassment, to their site supervisor and participate in any investigations.

Unsafe acts are not only dangerous to the worker but everyone else around them.

Immediately report any injury no matter how small to your supervisor and get the required first aid.

Investigating Incidents

It is the responsibility of SCMV and the health and safety committee (HSC) to fully invesigate all incidents to establish cause and prevent recurrences. It is the responsibility of all workers to participate and cooperate in any investigations.

Violenece or harassment claims will be treated confidentially and investigations do not include the HSC only senior managment.

Work Refusals

To ensure the health and safety of all workers, SCMV has developed this work refusal policy to outline when a worker may refuse work they feel is unsafe and the procedures SCMV will take when a refusal is made. Any worker who refuses to perform their duties because of a legitimate safety concern will not face any reprisal because of this action.

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) has been deveoped to ensure all workers are informed, trained and understand how to store, use, dispose of and emergency treatment required when handling hazardous materials in the work place.

ALL workers must complete WHMIS 2015 training.

If  you do not have this training be sure to let your supervisor know, so they can arrange training for you.

The SCMV H&S rules shall apply to all levels of SCMV employees and contractors in the best interests of maintaining a healthy, safe and positive work environment.

Legislation and the Rules
All employees and contractors are to abide by the OH&S ACT, other applicable legislation, manufacturers’ instructions, SCMV Rules, Safe Work Practices and Safe Job Procedures as a condition of employment or contract.

H&S Rules will be enforced as per ‘site rules’ and safety policy – site rules posted on site and listed in Section 11.4 of the H&S Program.

E.g. no smoking, speed, PPE, behaviour, do not use company vehicles unless insured and authorized.

Failure to follow the rules may result in displianry action which is detailed in Section 11.4 of the H&S Program.

By signing here you acknowledge you have read and understood this safety orienation.

Please sign and complete the H&S Quiz

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Welcome to SCMV, please work safe and refer to your supervisor with any questions