At Geonis Mech. Contracting Ltd. the safety of our employees and the public is our primary concern. Geonis Mech. Contracting Ltd. will make every effort to provide a safe and healthy workplace. All supervisors and workers must be dedicated to the continuing effort of reducing and/or eliminating injury or loss.

It is our Commitment to provide a safe and healthy work environment by reducing hazards that cause accidents and injuries.

We believe that each employee is responsible for recognizing the need to comply with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, as well as other construction regulations. Employees shall be competent and able to take necessary precautions, and act in a safe manner, when performing respected duties.

It is our goal to implement and maintain a safety plan that is easily understood and followed not only by our employees, but by our sub-contractors also.

Compliance with this policy is mandatory. Willful violation of this policy will be considered cause for discipline and/or request for dismissal.

Each and every employee of Geonis Mech. Contracting Ltd. is responsible for maintaining the current health & safety standards and regulations set out in this policy. The responsibilities mentioned in this section should be recognized and followed to maintain an accident and injury free workplace.

i)    The Contractor/Employer will:

• monitor the safety policy and program on a regular basis to determine any necessary corrective action

• demonstrate the importance of safety through personal example

• provide safe tools and equipment for use

• personally inspect the job site to ensure it is well-ordered and safety requirements are met

• meet with the site supervisor to review safety on a regular basis

• ensure that employee training is up to date with current codes and regulations

ii)    The Supervisor shall:

• be responsible for on-site safety

• ensure before the job starts that all safety equipment, first aid kits, and the proper tools and materials are current and readily available when required

• plan before the job starts for safe methods dealing with hazardous parts of the job

• warn the workers of any hazardous part of their job and show them how to handle the situation

• ensure that workers properly use and maintain personal protective equipment, such as safety boots, protective eyewear and headwear

• inspect the job site daily

• report immediately any serious accidents, falls or electrical contact as required by the OHSA and Regulations

• investigate all accidents and submit a detailed report of causes and preventative steps taken to management

• ensure that all injuries are treated promptly and the proper procedures followed

• ensure that all sub-contractors are working safely at all time

• keep safety highly visible on all sites

• maintain and follow the standards of the OHSA

iii)    The Worker Shall:

• advise his supervisor immediately of any unsafe condition or action on the job site

• work in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA and applicable regulations

• use personal protective equipment at all times to ensure the safety of the worker when performing specified tasks

• report to the supervisor any and all injuries or incidents

• report to the supervisor any hazards that may exist on the job site

• ask questions if unsure on how to handle situations that have arisen

• co-operate with Ministry of Labour inspectors, Geonis Health & Safety Representatives, Supervisors and Management who are attempting to maintain a healthy and safe workplace

iv)    The Sub-contractor shall:

• before commencing work, shall read and sign the sub-contractor agreement statement acknowledging our company’s policy

• read and follow the Jobsite Owner’s, Geonis Mech. Contracting Ltd., and the General contractor’s policies and procedures including regulations set out by the OHSA and the CSAO

• use personal protective equipment or clothing required of your trade or Geonis Mech. Contracting Ltd.

• attend site safety meetings as requested

• ask project supervisor for information and/or direction if in doubt as to a course of action

• all sub-contractors, who are working on our projects, must report any and all accidents immediately to our job-site supervisor or our Health & Safety Representative

v)    The Health and Safety Representative shall:

• perform site inspections, with the knowledge of the company

• help resolve disputes in matters pertaining to the safety of our employees

• assist in investigating serious incidents

• aid supervisors, workers, and Ministry of Labour representatives whenever necessary

• require full cooperation with management and workers in order to be successful in creating a safe and healthy work environment

Health and Safety

Company Policy Statement, Roles and Responsibilities ● Injury Prevention ● Common Job-site Hazards, Housekeeping ● Emergency Procedures, First Aid Treatment ● WHMIS ● Assessing the Degree of Hazard, Working with Hazardous Gases ● Common Health Hazards in the Mechanical Trade, Workplace Specific Information ● Worker Statement, Sub-contractor Statement