Employee Responsibilities

Employees shall follow safe work procedures and shall take an active part in protecting themselves and their fellow workers.Employees are to report to the Supervisor any hazardous conditions, practices or behavior in their work area, and to make a recommendation for corrective action.

Employees will make safety a part of their job by following all company safety rules and provincial regulations, and by using all safeguards and personal safety protective equipment supplied. If an injury is sustained, an employee must report it immediately to his Supervisor, receive prompt medical attention and have the injury documented. Minor first aid type injuries must be reported to the Supervisor promptly. All employees must follow Canlift Crane’s Incident Notification Process.

Employee Responsibilities – Duties

Report all injuries that happen at work or home asap. Continually assess the safety of their work procedures, practices,

striving to improve overall safety and reduce the risk of injury to themselves or fellow workers.

Participate in the Company’s Safety Program. Participate in safety inspection teams or committees as required. Assist new employees in "on the job training" programs. Participate in exercises or emergencies as a member of the Emergency

Response Plan. Learn the locations, types and methods of operation for the

fire extinguishers located in their work area. Report all unsafe actions or violations of safety rules to the

manager. Report loss of valid operator’s license to manager immediately.

Failure to do so will result in immediate termination even if detected at a later date.

Maintain equipment in a clean and safe condition. Wear seat belt at all times.

Employee Responsibilities – Duties Continued

Most importantly all employees have the:

Right to Know Right to be Informed/Participate Right to Refuse

The following Company Rules have been developed to help Canlift Crane provide a safe work environment. It is expected that all workers will follow the rules and behave in a safe manner. Every worker is responsible for the safety of themselves and their fellow workers.

The number 1 rule and your legal RESPONSIBILITY:

YOU MUST REFUSE UNSAFE WORK!

Company Rules

Employees are expected to act and perform work in a courteous and professional manner while representing Canlift Crane Inc.

Follow Safe Work Practices and required Safe Job Procedures; don't take chances. If you don't know, ask.

Report immediately to your Supervisor, any condition or practice of employees, contractors or visitors you think might cause injury to employees, or damage property or equipment.

Report immediately to your Supervisor, any personal injury or damage regardless how minor, including near-misses.

Practice and promote good housekeeping. Put everything you use in its proper place. Good housekeeping is a must in the facility and on a job site.

Company Rules

Company Rules

Use the right tools and equipment for the job and use them safely.

Use, adjust, alter, and repair equipment only when authorized.

Wear approved personal protective equipment as required. Do not engage in horseplay; avoid distracting others. Obey all rules, signs, and instructions. Required personal protective equipment must be worn at

all times by all workers and visitors on all work sites and Canlift Crane property.

Employees must work in a safe manner, be conscious on the job and co- operate with the health and safety program at all times.

Company Rules

No employee under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances will be permitted to enter or remain in the workplace. The presence or use of alcohol or unauthorized drugs/substances by employees in the workplace is strictly prohibited and qualifies as grounds for termination. Such circumstances should be reported to your Supervisor.

Firearms are prohibited in all company vehicles or personal vehicles when being used on company business.

All shop supplies, tools, equipment and vehicles are the property of Canlift Crane and will be used for work purposes only. Personal use is strictly prohibited.

Only Canlift Crane employees will be permitted in the shop. Personal vehicles are permitted to be parked inside the shop. No other personal belongings are permitted inside the shop or in the yard. Canlift Crane will not be responsible for any theft or damage to your vehicle or personal belongings.

Theft, vandalism or any other abuse or misuse of company property will not be tolerated.

Smoking is prohibited in all Canlift Crane equipment and property. This will be strictly enforced. Employees will abide by all no smoking rules and postings on client worksites and comply with local by-laws.

Company Rules

Hazard Assessments

Employer Responsibilities:

Assess hazards prior to work beginning

Document and date the assessment

Repeat the assessment when needed

Employee Responsibilities:

Be involved Be informed

Legislation:

Hazard Assessments are required both by Canlift Crane and Occupational Health and Safety.

Failure to Comply:

Consequences for non-compliance are up to and including termination of employment, regulatory fines or loss of work.

Creating a Safe Work Environment

Remember that good communication, intelligent planning, and a competent workforce are paramount in creating a safe and controlled work environment.

Hazard vs. Risk

Hazard – any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work.

Risk – the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard. It may also apply to situations with property or equipment loss.

What is a Hazard?

There are generally six types of hazards:

Hazards

What are Physical Hazards? Pressure extremes Noise Heat stress Vibration

What are Chemical Hazards? Chemicals Dust Fumes Mists Vapors

What are Biological Hazards? Viruses, fungi, bacteria Moulds Animal bites

What are Psychosocial Hazards? Workplace violence Stress Emotional strain Interpersonal problems Fatigue

Hazards Continued

What are Ergonomic Hazards? Poor work station design Poor workplace design and layout Excessive manual handling requirements Poorly designed tools and equipment

What are Safety Hazards? Slips and trips Working at heights Struck-by equipment Caught-in equipment Inappropriate machine guarding Equipment malfunctions or

breakdowns

Sources of HazardsHuman Factors

The majority of workplace incidents are caused by one or more of the following factors: Rushing Frustration Fatigue Complacency Lack of education Lack of training Poor Communication

Equipment, Tools, and Materials:

Equipment, tools and materials used in the job process can be sources of hazards.

Some items are inherently hazardous and others become hazardous over time due to inadequate maintenance, storage, or disposal.

Hazards Continued

Environmental Hazards:

The overall workplace can be a source of hazards due to the facility layout, ventilation, lighting, walking surfaces, and temperature.

Health Hazards Solvent Exposure Lead Exposure Radiation Hazard Noise Hazard Biological Hazards

(blood, bodily fluids, viruses) Musculoskeletal Injuries Inhalation Skin Absorption Inadvertent ingestion Respiratory Impairment Allergic Reaction Mental Stress Severe Burns (electrical, chemical)

Safety Hazards

Falling Objects

Compressed Gases

Fire Hazard

Burn Hazards

Flammable Chemicals

Fire

Electrocution

Struck by equipment

Lifting objects

Cuts/Scrapes/Contusion

Glare/Insufficient Lighting

Bending

Over-reaching

Pushing/pulling objects

Slips/Trips/Falls

Powered equipment

Pinch Points

All incidents are caused by hazards!

The ability to identify and control hazards in the workplace is an essential part of safe work practices.

What is a Jobsite Checklist/Hazard Assessment?

A way of identifying hazardous situations on the jobsite.

It helps to:– Develop an inspection

process– Identify hazards– Train employees– Prove due diligence

To identify health and safety hazards not previously identified

To establish effective controls To identify hazards created after

processes or procedures have changed

To identify qualifications or training needed for safe work performance

Hierarchy of Control

There is a legislated “hierarchy of control” that must be followed.

The methods of control are as follows:1. Elimination/Substitution

2. Engineering Controls

3. Administrative Controls

4. Personal Protective Equipment

Engineering– Redesign– Isolation– Automation– Barriers– Absorption– Dilution

Administrative– Safe work practices– Safe work permits– Work/rest schedules– Housekeeping, repair,

and maintenance programs

– Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System

– Training

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Controls

Used when other controls aren’t possible and where additional protection is needed

Remember:

1. The use of PPE does not reduce the hazard

2. Simply providing PPE does not guarantee worker safety

3. Employees must be trained in the proper use, maintenance, and storage of their PPE

4. Employers are expected to ensure workers wear PPE when required

Hazard Ranking Probability (P)

What is the likelihood of an incident caused by the hazard?

Severity (S)If an incident does occur, what are the consequences?

Are these Risks Acceptable

Hierarchy of Hazard Assessments

Task Hazard Analysis Form(Helps to identify and prioritize task-specific hazards, to

identify appropriate controls, and to assign accountability for follow-up)

HAZID(Helps an individual identify

on-the-job hazards and take ownership of the

process through suggesting controls and

ranking priorities)

Field Level Hazard Assessment

(Helps an individual or crew identify “day of the job” hazards associated with work tasks and

to ensure hazards are controlled prior to starting work)

Incident Reporting and Responsibilities

Definitions:– Near Miss – a potentially incident or accident that did not occur.– Unsafe Acts – any act that deviates from a recognized safe way or

specified method of doing a job and increases the potential for an accident

– Unsafe Conditions – a condition that could result in a loss– Incident – an event of occurrence resulting causing a loss

Management Responsibilities:– Investigate every Near Miss, Unsafe Act, Unsafe Condition and Incident

and come up with a reasonably practicable action plan to ensure the condition is corrected or the incident is prevented.

Employee Responsibilities:– Report all Near Misses, Unsafe Acts, Unsafe Conditions and Incidents to

management as soon as possible.– Be aware of Near Misses, Unsafe Acts, Unsafe Conditions and

Incidents.

Safety Meetings

Tool Box Meetings– To be done as a collective group and used as a tool to communicate the tasks that

are to be done throughout the day.– Tool Box Meetings are to be informal, documented and performed at the beginning

of shift. Monthly Safety Meetings

– Conducted on a monthly basis with all employees. Meetings will be conducted by the Supervisor or Superintendent or other sources.

– These safety meetings are to focus on one or two narrow topics and to be covered in much detail as possible. Safety meetings are to be planned and held to an agenda.

Inspections PPE Inspections

– PPE will be inspected on a daily basis– Full PPE inspections will be

conducted on a monthly bases– Each employee that dons fall

protection and/or respiratory protection will inspect it prior to each use

– Fall protection will be inspected by the manufacturer according to manufacturer specifications.

Equipment Inspections– Pre trip inspections will be conducted

on each piece of equipment

– Certified mechanics will preform required services according to manufacture and NSC specifications

Safety Inspections– FLHA’s will be inspected daily to

ensure completion.– Informal inspections will be

carried out by Canlift Crane representatives

Shop Maintenance– Maintenance on the shop is to be

performed and documented daily, weekly, monthly and annually by shop personnel and supervisors.

Canlift Crane Lock-out Tag-out Procedure

PurposeThe purpose of this procedure is to provide a system to ensure that equipment is locked out by employees prior to working on equipment.

ScopeThe Lock-out/Tag-out procedure applies to all plant operations.

Site Specific Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedure

Employees that are required to perform lock- out/tag-out on equipment are to be trained and competent prior to the lock-out/tag-out.

Alcohol and Drug Policy

Why do we test?All workers and contractors at Canlift Crane or its affiliates must comply with the Canlift Crane drug & alcohol testing program. Testing is conducted to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs in the specimen provided by the employee.

Who do we test?Canlift Crane employees and contractors will be tested for alcohol and drugs prior to commencing work.

When does testing occur?All Canlift Crane employees will be expected to comply with pre- employment testing, post-incident testing, and reasonable suspicion testing.

What happens with a positive post incident test?Depending on circumstances treatment may be offered to the employee. If the employee does not accept the offer then they will be terminated.

Respect in the Workplace Policy

Harassment occurs when a worker is subjected to unwelcome conduct (written, graphic, verbal, or physical) because of: race, age, religious beliefs, color, place of origin, gender, mental or physical disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, source of income, family status of that person or of any other person.

Further to this, sexual harassment refers to unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is likely to cause offense or humiliation, or which may reasonably be perceived as placing a condition of a sexual nature on employment or opportunity for training or promotion.

What You Can do:– Do not ignore violations of respect.– Make it clear immediately to the alleged offender, either directly or through a third

party, that such conduct is unacceptable.– Warn others who may be at risk.– Keep a record of the alleged incident. Record the date, time, location, nature of

the conduct, and witnesses (if any).– Make a formal complaint.

Respect in the Workplace Continued

Making a Formal Complaint Employees are encouraged to seek a resolution of the incident.

If you believe you have been the victim of a violation of respect, immediately contact one of the following:– Your Supervisor– Local Manager– Human Resources Rep– Safety Rep

Review Process– The complaint will be reviewed by the complainant’s manager (unless

he/she is the accused party), the Vice President, Human Resources, and the employee investigating the complaint. Other employees may be involved in the review process depending on the circumstances.

Appeal Process– The accused party may appeal the decision stemming from the review by

filing a letter of appeal with the Vice President, Human Resources within seven days of being advised of the review outcome.

Respect in the Workplace Policy Continued

Worker Rights– Every worker is entitled to a working environment that is free of

harassment. Employer Obligations

– This employer will ensure that no worker is subjected to harassment at this place of employment.

Worker Obligations– No worker shall cause or participate in the harassment of another

worker.

Modified Work PolicyA modified work assignment is any work for which the employee is qualified and which is compatible with the employee's physical restrictions or limitations resulting from illness or injury. Medical studies have shown that an early return-to-work program is therapeutic, helps speed the recovery process and prevents the employee from becoming dependent of the disability system. In addition, the employee stays "in touch" with the work environment and fellow employees, which helps to facilitate a smooth transition back to her/his regular job.

Modified work may include:– Taking more frequent rest breaks– Obtaining assistance from a co-worker for more difficult tasks– Job-responsibility sharing– Assignment to another job or location– Special project work– Training and development– In the case of permanent impairment, Inland will meet with the worker to consider

what additional measures are necessary for placement of that employee.

WHMIS Symbols

WHMIS Summary and Overview

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems

WHMIS is a system used to manage hazardous chemicals and is legislated by both federal and provincial jurisdictions. The three elements of WHMIS are:

a. WHMIS labels provide some basic information that a person needs to know to handle a particular product safely

b. MSDS’s provide technical information about a product’s physical characteristics and its hazardous properties

c. Worker education provides workers with a general overview of WHMIS and specific hazard information and safe-work procedures required for their job.

WHMIS Supplier Labels

Supplier Labels are the labels that must appear on controlled products in their original (supplier) containers. These products include controlled products sold by supplies and distributors and products imported into Canada.

Example Supplier Label:

WHMIS Workplace Labels

Work-site Labels are used in the workplace and apply to the following:- Containers which controlled products are transferred.- Containers of controlled products on a work-site.- Supplies contains, to replace supplier labels

Whenever a controlled product transferred into a different container it MUST have a work-place label.

Example of a Workplace Label:

Workplace labels must include the following:- Product identifier- Information for safe use of

product- Reference to the MSDS

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)

It is important to know and fully understand the hazards of a product and what you (the worker) can do to prevent the risk of those hazards.

MSDS’s will be readily available to all workers and contain all handling, storage, and transportation information for all materials.

MSDS’s are composed of the following sections:

1. Product Identification and Use

2. Hazardous Ingredients

3. Physical Data

4. Fire and Explosion

5. Reactivity Data

6. Toxicological Properties

7. Preventative Measures

8. First Aid Procedures

9. Preparation Information