All Scaffold Depot employees will be instructed in, and provided with, written rules and supplementary instructions as necessary to minimise accidents. Scaffold Depot will determine which rules and supplementary instructions are needed by:
 

• reviewing inspec­tion, accident investigation and first aid records
• observing employees performing their work activities
• evaluating worker or Joint Occupational Health & Safety Commit­tee recommen­da­tions
• reviewing WORKSAFE BC requirements
• analysing new work processes and contract specifications

 

Supervisory staff is responsible for ensuring worker understanding of, and compliance with, general safety rules and instructions. The safety rules and instructions provided in our program may not cover all the health and safety requirements employees will be expected to follow for each different situation - they are intended to remind employees of the more obvious conditions. If any employee has any concerns regarding the health or safety of a work process, they are encouraged and directed to consult with their immediate supervisor for additional instructions. The basic philosophy of Scaffold Depot is

 

"Safety First"

 

There is no chance worth taking that may jeopardise the safety or health of any employee or the public.

Instructions will be enforced in the same manner as safety rules, and the Workers Compensation Act (WCA) and Occupational Health & Safety Regulation (OHSR). Compliance with the WCA & OHSR and our safety program requirements is mandatory on all of our projects. Wilful or negligent non-compliance with good health and safety practices by any employee may result in injury or damage, and will result in disciplinary action.

 

General Safety Rules

 

• All workers on Scaffold Depot projects are to follow the instruction of the Site Safety Officer and/or Scaffold Depot Management concerning safety matters.
• Equipment operators are responsible for the safe maintenance, operation, and required documentation of the machines and equipment that they are operating.
  This includes strict adherence to the established work practices and safety procedures for that equipment.
• Workers on Scaffold Depot projects must use the necessary personal protective equipment when required or when instructed to do so by a Supervisor, or the Site Safety Officer.
  High visibility vests are required when working around all mobile machinery or when required and instructed to do so by site safety personnel.
• Horseplay of any type is not permitted.
• Hardhats and safety boots must be worn at all times. The only amendment will occur when the Project Superintendent has made an exception in writing, based on a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• All workers must posses a valid audiometric hearing test card. This card must be carried with the worker at all times while on the job site.  Any workers not possessing a valid card shall notify the Project Superintendent. Hearing tests will be arranged.
• Maintain a clean site. Clear and unobstructed access must be provided to all work areas.  Good housekeeping is essential.
• Site Safety Meetings will be held with all workers present once every four weeks or more frequently as circumstances dictate by site safety personnel or at the discretion of safety management.
• Workers shall not enter an excavation greater than four feet in depth unless the sides are sloped or a geo-technical engineer has certified it safe to do so, and submitted a signed and sealed authority.
• All injuries, no matter how minor, are to be reported immediately to the Site Safety Officer and/or First Aid Attendant and to your Supervisor/Foreman.
• No shorts or sleeveless shirts shall be worn.
• Workers are to protect themselves from fall hazards by implementing appropriate protection measures.
• If you create an impalement hazard (i.e. rebar dowels), then you must effectively guard the hazard.

 

Disciplinary Action Policy

 

All safety rules and procedures contained in the Scaffold Depot Health & Safety Program shall be practiced and enforced by all site personnel. Compliance with this Health and Safety Program rules and instructions, WCB Regulation and any other applicable federal, provincial or local regulations is mandatory. Disregard or negligence in complying with good health and safety practices by any employee may result in unnecessary injury and will be cause for disciplinary action. When disciplinary action is required against non-compliance of a regulation or company instruction as set out in this safety program, the immediate supervisor shall utilize and follow the following guideline for disciplinary action and:

• Conduct an assessment of the incident.
• Render a decision for remediation and/or corrective action.
• Report the incident and remedial action to Head Office without delay.  

 

Actions of a hazardous nature or are considered unacceptable or has been determined as a result of the assessment which will result in disciplinary action are:

 

 

Minor Infraction

 

Definition:          Any infraction of government, corporate, or client rules that does not have the potential to cause serious damage or injury.

                                    1st offense        Verbal warning
                                    2nd offense       Written warning and/or fine *
                                    3rd offense        Suspended from site until further notice
                                    4th offense        Banned from all job sites

* Fines: Shall be based on the assessment information and/or evidence gathered and will result in a minimum $250.00 fine or greater concluded at the discretion of Management.

 

 

Major Infraction

 

Definition:          Any infraction of government, corporate or client rules or legislation that DOES have the potential to cause serious damage or injury.

                        1st offense        Written warning and/or fine *
                        2nd offense       Suspended from site until further notice
                        3rd offense        Banned from all job sites

* Fines: Shall be based on the investigative information and/or evidence gathered and will result in a minimum $500.00 fine or greater concluded at the discretion of Management.

 

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