fighting
insubordination
The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over the OH&S
WorkSafe BC Regulations and Guidelines in BC. All employees should be
familiar with the OH&S WorkSafe BC Regulations and Guidelines.
Working while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or prescription and nonprescription
drugs, which might affect the workers ability to work in a safe manner.
When not wearing protective coveralls employees are required to wear full-length
trousers and shirts with a minimum four-inch (4) sleeve on all work sites.
All workers are required to have CSA approved type 1 construction safety
footwear. Sneakers, running shoes, etc., are not acceptable.
All workers must not engage in any improper activity or behavior that might
create a hazard to themselves or another person.
Housekeeping
The work site must be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion at all times.
Workers should avoid cutting wood, working with fiberglass or any dust raising
material near air testing pumps as pumps will pick up fibers from these materials
that will be counted as asbestos fibers if asbestos abatement work is taking
place.
Tools
Some tools will be unique to a particular work site or task. Supervisors will enforce
good safety practices and take an active part in the assessment and use of tools.
Only persons completely familiar with and training in the use of power tools shall
be permitted to use them on the work site.
Shots must be secured at all times. Empty shots must be properly disposed of in
the proper receptacle.
Wearing eye and hearing protection is mandatory when using power tools.
Compressed Air
All high-pressure cylinders, regardless if full or empty, in use or not in use, must
be stored in the upright position at all times. All stored cylinders, and cylinders
being transported, must be secured in the upright (vertical) position.
As a minimum all work sites will have a ULC approved, 20 pound, ABC rated Fire
Extinguisher. Every worker on the site must be aware of the location of fire
fighting equipment and the correct use of fire extinguishers.
There must be one fire extinguisher located by each piece of flame induce
portable equipment including welders, oxygen acetylene torches and open flame
heaters.
Only those persons with a valid drivers license will operate company owned
equipment.
Employees will observe all traffic rules and posted speed limits at all times while
on public roads.
Employees will observe site specific rules for vehicle operation on a work
site.
Pre-trip inspection of company owned vehicles should include a check of all tires
including the spare tire; all fluid levels and confirmation that the vehicle is
equipped with required emergency equipment.
Security
All work areas shall be signed to restrict access to visitors and the public.