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Management of J.G. Stewart Construction Ltd. continues to be vitally interested in the health and safety of its employees.  Protection of employees from injury or occupational disease is a major continuing objective.


ImageTo achieve this objective we recognize and accept there can be no compromise of employees’ safety.  Therefore, it is recognized that all supervisors must understand and accept that the health and safety of employees is their prime responsibility.  Supervisors are responsible to ensure that machinery and equipment are safe and that workers work in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures.  Supervisors will ensure that all safety equipment required by either legislation or Company rules will be used by all employees.


Workers must receive adequate training in their specific work tasks to protect their health and safety.  Every worker must protect his or her own health and safety by working in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and procedures established by the Company.


In striving to meet this objective, the Company is committed to a joint and cooperative approach to health and safety in the workplace.  It is in the best interest of all parties to consider health and safety in every activity.  Working safely needs to be at the forefront of each employee before they perform any task.


The Company intends to fulfill its obligations and responsibilities as stated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and will be strictly enforcing the Act and its regulations.  Failure to comply with the Act and Company Rules will result in disciplinary action against the worker.

 

 

John G. Stewart

President

January 1, 2008

 

 

Safety Initiatives 2008

 

 


Safety Activity

Targeted Completion Date

Revised Completion Date

Completed

1

 Revise, reprint and Distribute Health and Safety Manual 2008 - Including the following changes:

 - Change format and structure to include new/revised policies and procedures. 

  Emergency Procedures

  Working Alone

  Equipment Damage

  Electrical Work

  Wash Truck Procedure (Operations)

-New format to include hazard review and definitions section in relevant policies and safe work practices.

 June 30, 2009  
2

 Training Objectives

  1. Monthly Crew Meetings - To be co-ordinated with the Site Manager
  2. Daily Safety Talks - 5-10 Minute Talks conducted by the Supervisor or Designated Worker.  Changes to include discussion questions pertaining to JG Stewart HS Manual, MASHA, WSIB, IAPA etc.
  3. Surface Miner Common Core Training - To be completed by the 1st anniversary date. Now available onsite.
  4. Surface Miner Common Core for Generic Front Line Supervisors - New In-House program available for all new and returning Supervisors 
  5. Surface Miner Specialty Modules  - New in-house programs to be created 2009 Elevated Work Platform, Operate Bull Dozer, Front End Loader, Stationary/Radial Stacker, Portable Crusher, Compressor, Flame Cutting Equipment
  6. CPR and First Aid Training - New Trainees and Renewals
  7. Propane Safety - New Trainees and Renewals
  8. Transportation of Dangerous Goods - New Trainees and Renewals
  9. WSIB I and WSIB II - Supervisors and New Trainees
  10. Train the Trainer - Selected Supervisors
  11. Hoisting and Rigging - All Employees via Crew Meeting
  12. Yearly Review of H&S Manual 1 annual test required

 

 Ongoing

 

 

 

Spring 2009

 

Spring 2009 - 4 Sessions

 

Fall 2009

 

Spring 2009

   
3

 Safety Communication Initiatives

  • Review of 2008 WSIB Performance completed with Management
  • Early Return to Work Program training
  • 2009 Focus on Noise and Dust
  • Electrical Safety Program Changes
 April 2009   
4

 Design and Implement Employee Safety Matrix and record keeping in the Asset Management System

  • System will enable query information by employee on training accomplishments and needs, Accident Information, Include Secure Employee Information
  • Collaborate with IT to Begin Process Setup
  • Include Establishment of Access Levels for Staff Utilization.
  • Include ability to query safety records and performances (eg Accidents, Incidents and Near Miss Information)
 2009 Strategic Plan   
5

 Hearing Conservation Program

  • Annual Employee Hearing Tests
  • Benchmark Testing for New Employees
 June 30, 2009