A Safe Workplace

A Workplace Safety and Health Manual for Your Community

 

Table of Contents

Element 1

Introduction p. 1

Safety and Health Policy p. 2-5

Roles and Responsibilities

Element 2

Hazard Assessment Policy p. 6-7

Hazard Assessment Considerations

Hazard Assessment Checklist p. 8

Subcontractor/Sub-trade Policy p. 9-10

Subcontractor Compliance Declaration p. 11

Safety Observation Form p. 12

Element 3

Safe Work Practices Policy p. 13-94

Safe Work Practices List

Element 4

Safe Work Procedures Policy p. 95-360

Safe Work Procedures List

Element 5

Rules and Progressive Discipline Policy p. 361

Employee Warning Report p. 362

Element 6

Personal Protective Equipment Policy p. 363

Personal Protective Equipment Orientation p. 364-366

Personal Protective Equipment Inspection

Personal Protective Equipment Monthly Inspection

Element 7

Preventative Maintenance Policy p. 367

Pre-start Checklist p. 368-370

Equipment and Vehicle Checklist

Maintenance Schedule

Equipment Inventory p. 371

Element 8

Safety and Health Training Policy p. 372

Orientation Questionnaire p. 373-376

Committee Minute Form p. 377

Element 9

Inspection Policy p. 378-379

Inspection Schedule

Inspection Forms p. 380-388

Element 10

Investigation Policy p. 389-390

Incident Investigation Reports p. 391-395

Element 11

Emergency Response Policy p. 396-407 

Fire Prevention Policy

Severe Weather Emergency Preparedness

Working in Cold Environments

Hot Weather Preparedness

Emergency Evacuation for Leaking Gas

Emergency Drill Reporting Form

Emergency Response Plan p. 408-411

Fire Extinguisher Monthly Inspection Form

Element 12

Statistics and Records Policy p. 412-415

Record Keeping Forms p. 416-418

Element 13

Legislation p. 419-420

Right to Refuse Dangerous Work

Element 14

Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Policy p. 421

Hearing Conservation Policy p. 422

Working Alone Policy p. 423-424

Harassment Prevention Policy p. 425-443

     Appendix A: Disclosure of Inappropriate Conduct Form

     Appendix B: Conducting an Investigation/Addressing the Disclosure Form

     Appendix C: General Guide to Receiving a Respectful Workplace Complaint

     Appendix D: Resolution Process for Addressing Inappropriate Behavior

Violence Prevention Policy p. 444-447

Worker Safety Representative Roles and Responsibilities p. 448

Prime Contractor Responsibilities p. 449

Safety Committee Roles and Responsibilities p. 450

Lock Out and Tag Out Policy p. 451-452

Lock Out and Tag Out Activity Log

Lock Out and Tag Out Procedure p. 453

WHMIS Program

WHMIS Program Policy p. 454

Safety and Health Guidelines

Safety and Health Guidelines p. 455-494

Safety and Health Guidelines List

        Asbestos and Vermiculite Exposure

        Carbon Monoxide Airline Monitor Calibration

        Cordless Battery Powered Equipment

Deep Fryers and Stoves

Electrical Safety

Emergency Eyewash Equipment

Hanta Virus

Inspection Process, Hazard Recognition and Control System

Mould

Operating Boat Under 6 Meters with more than 7.5kW or 10HP

Operating Garbage, Sewer or Water Truck

Operating a Truck Box Hoist

Pregnant and Nursing Workers

Proper First Aid to Prevent Infections

Pump Maintenance

Pumping Liquids

Roof Work

Vaccinations

Getting On or Off Equipment

Changing a Grinding Wheel

Emergency Response Plan

 

Other Supporting Tools:

• Equipment Operator Checklists
• Forms
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Safety Talks
• Templates

AMENDMENTS