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Meeting: Geheral Purpose and Administration Committee
Aate: Monday, March 3, 1997
Report #: ADMIN-7-97 File #:
Subject: JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Recommendations:
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It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report ADMIN-7-97 be received;
2. THAT the Health and Safety Program policy and procedure be approved.
1. BACKGROUND:
Council approved at its meeting of March 25, 1996 the policy, program and terms
of reference of the multi workplace health and safety committee.
The Committee would like to take the opportunity to update Members of Council
on their progress to date and to recommend for approval the attached policy and
program of the Corporate Health and Safety Program.
2. CORPORATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM:
The Health and Safety. Program as approved by Council contains 13 initiatives
(Attachment #1).
Of the 13 initiatives, the Committee are recommending nine initiatives for approval
at this time.
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These initiatives include:
1. Compliance
2. Safety Responsibility
3. Workplace Inspection
4. Accident Investigation Procedures
5. WHM1S
6. Contractor Safety
7. Workplace Harassment
8. Work Refusal/Work Stoppage
9. Injury Frequency Program
A copy of each of the above programs was circulated to Department Heads for
review. In addition, Department Heads and appropriate personnel were invited
to attend the presentation of the draft program at a Health and Safety Committee
meeting. Responses have been received and ~ have been discussed and
incorporated by the Committee.
3 ACTIVITfES TO DATE:
The following activities have also been recommended or initiated by the Jaint
Health and Safety Committee during the past six months:
1. Regular workplace inspections with substandard conditions being reported
to Supervisors and Department Heads;
2. Conducted an air quality test in the Municipal Administrative Centre with
recommendations dealing wi#h three spec'rfic areas;
3. Provided required Health and Safety information to all Departments for
posting in the workplace;
4. Installed a Corporate Bulletin Board in the lower level of the Municipal
Administrative Centre to provide employees current information;
5. Investigated and provided recommendations tothe empfoysr on alost#ime
injury;.
6. Investigated security measures for employees during taxation time;
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7. Prepared information memorandum on heat. stress/heat stroke for each
department;
8. Requested information on procedures for employees working .outdoors
from all Departments;
9. Prepared and provided recommendations on a Corporate Workplace
Harassment Policy and Procedures;
10. Recommended a mandatory seminar for all senior staff, supervisors and.
Members of Council on "Due Diligence';
11. Held regular monthly meetings with good representation;
12. Purchased and provided copies of 'The Supervisor's Handbook' to the
Municipal Administrative Centre, Fire Department and Public Works to be
available to all appropriate personnel;
13. Updated Committee members reference manual;
14. Recommended carpet flooring on the first floor of the Municipal
Administrative Centre;
15. Purchased first aid supplies for the required first aid boxes;.
16. Initiated back safety training for appropriate employees;
17. Initiated first aid recertification for employees,
18. Developed and recommended policy and procedures on nine initiatives as
approved - in the health and safety program;
19. Investigating and working towards a relationship with the City of
Scarborough for ongoing training opportunities for Committee members at
no charge;
4. FUTURE ACTIVITIES:
The Committee will continue to provide monthly inspections of the workplace to
monitor substandard conditions and to report to the appropriate supervisor and
Department Heads.
Also, the Committee will continue to develop the initiatives as outlined in the
Corporate Health and .Safety Program approved by Council. This includes
personal protective equipment, ultraviolet radiation, ergonomics, aids and.
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The Committee anticipates mee#ing with all employees in the Spring 1997 to
update and provide information to them on emerging issues and training.
opportunities.
The Committee has endeavoured to provide a resource for all employees to ''
develop and create a safe, healthful and productive work environment.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred Morvat~',
Joint Heath a
Reviewed by,
Safety Committee
W.H. Stockwell
Chief Administra#ive Officer
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Attachment #1
Respectfully submitted,
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Kathe Yuzwa, mg Co-Chair
Joint Health and Safety Committee
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HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM - 1996
INDEX
1. SAFETY MANUAL (To be Completed Sprrng 1997)
1.1 Joint Health and Safety Policy and Procedures ............ 1
1.2 Work Processes ................................. 2
1.3 Employee Handbook .............................. 4
2. COMPLIANCE
2.1 Policy ......................................... 5
2.2 Due Diligence ................................... 8
2.3 Workplace Orientation/Job Safety Instruction ............. 9
2.4 Training ...................................... 11
3. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Internal Responsibility System ...................... 12
3.2 Safety Meetings -Policy and Procedures ............... 13
3.3 Joint Health and Safety Committee ................... 14
4. WORKPLACE INSPECTION
4.1 Policy and Procedure ............................ 15
5. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
5.1 Policy and Procedure ............................ 28
6. WHMIS
6.1 Policy and Procedure ............................ 31
7. CONTRACTOR
7.1 Policy and Procedure ............................ 33
8. WORKPLACE HARASSMENT
8.1 Policy and Procedure ............................ 42
9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (To be Completed Spring 7997)
9.1 Policy and Procedure ............................ 43
9.2 Ultra Violet Exposure ............................. 43
9.3 Ergonomics ................................... 43
10. WORK REFUSAUSTOPPAGE
10.1 Procedure ..................................... 44
11. AIDS (To be Completed Winter 1997)
11.1 Policy and Procedure ............................ 48
12. RECOGNITION (To be Completed Spring 1997)
12.1 Safe Driving Awards ............................. 49
12.2 Lost Time Injury Free ............................. 49
13. INJURY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
13.1 NEER-Policy .................................. 50
13.2 Modified Work -Policy and Procedure ................. 51
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1. SAFETY MANUAL (To be Completed Spring 1997)
1.1 JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY AND PROCEDURES
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1. SAFETY MANUAL
1.2 WORK PROCESSES
POLICY:
To develop and maintain a standard operating procedure for the operation of
equipment, processes etc.
PROCEDURE:
1. Each workplace will review the various equipment used in their operation
and will develop a list of equipment.
2. A standard operating procedure will be developed for each of these pieces
of equipment.
3. All employees that operate any of these pieces of equipment will be trained
in the standard operating procedure.
OPERATING PROCEDURE:
Each operating procedure shall consist of the following sections:
1. Equipment
a) Brand name, type, model number;
b) Suppliers name and address; and
c) Specific machine requirements (ie. temp. humidity etc.)
2. Materials
a) List of materials that are consumed in the operation of equipment.
3. Pre-Start Up Inspection Checklist:
The Employee is responsible: A walk around is to be performed prior to
starting up the equipment.
a) The checklist will identify:
i) frequency (ie. daily, weekly, monthly)
ii) what items are to be checked
iii) what remedial action is taken when a problem is identified
iv) the operator who performs the checklist and, the date it is
performed.
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b) The checklist items may include such items as:
i) All guards in place.
ii) All manufacturers safety features are intact and operational.
iii) No excessive wear.
iv) Everything is fastened together/nothing is broken.
v) All mounts secured.
vi) Gauges, pressure, temperature etc.
vii) No personnel can become endangered by startup.
4. Staff Precautions:
a) List the precautions that the employee should take while running the
equipment or working in the area, in order to prevent injury to
himself or others.
b) Information about what to do in emergency situations.
5. Personal Protective Equipment:
A list of all personal protective equipment that must be worn when
operating the specific equipment must be identified.
6. Operation:
This section will explain in detail how to operate the equipment. It should
be complete and as easily understood as possible.
7. Shutdown/Lockout:
Shutdown includes both shutdown of equipment, purging of lines, isolating
the work area etc. Steps should be clear as to emergency and/or regular
shutdowns.
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2. COMPLIANCE
2.1 POLICY
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Department Heads are responsible for the occupational health and safety
performance of their Department. They must provide leadership in all health and
safety activities, including the development of safe working attitudes.
SUPERVISOR (any person who has a charge of workplace or authority over a
worker)
Supervisors are responsible for the occupational health and safety of the
employees assigned to them and the implementation and direction of an
occupational health and safety program in their area. They must ensure
compliance with safe work practices and ensure that employees are aware of
potential hazards and that precautions are necessary.
EMPLOYEES
All employees, in addition to complying with the Occupational Health and Safety
Act and the Municipal Safety Policy, are responsible for following the policies and
procedures developed for performing their job in a safe and healthy manner.
Employees must take an active role in protecting and promoting their health and
safety and refrain from activities which may jeopardize the health and safety of
others.
NOTE -The word employee where it is used refers to ALL employees including
Department Heads, Management, Supervisory and workers.
DEPARTMENT HEADS shall:
1. Ensure that standards and procedures are developed and maintained to
administer the health and safety policies and regulations.
2. Be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any revised
regulations and ensure regulations contained herein are followed.
3. Ensure that all employees are instructed in the procedures and
requirements of the OHSA and any other legislation or regulations
pertaining to their safety.
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2. COMPLIANCE
2.1 PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES Continued...
4. Ensure that a comprehensive health and safety training program is
developed, implemented and maintained.
5. Review accident reports, safety audit reports, accident statistics and other
related material to evaluate the effectiveness of the health and safety
program.
SUPERVISORS shall:
1. Be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Departmental
Health and Safety Procedures and other legislation or regulations
pertaining to employee health and safety.
2. Ensure that all legislation and regulations for health and safety are
observed, applied and complied with by all employees assigned to them.
3. Ensure that employees assigned to them receive the required training in
health and safety legislation.
4. Ensure safe work procedures, potential hazards identified and protective
measures taken to prevent illness, injury or accident in the workplace.
5. Ensure maximum protection and minimum inconvenience to residents,
staff, clients and the public.
6. Ensure that an injured employee receives immediate and appropriate
medical attention at the nearest first aid station.
7. Investigate all incidents immediately and complete required forms for the
recording and reporting of those incidents.
8. Make recommendations on the prevention of similar injuries.
9. Constantly inspect the workplace to ensure a healthy and safe
environment.
10. Ensure that all equipment is maintained in a clean, safe operating condition
AND that materials are properly transported, handled and stored.
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2. COMPLIANCE
2.1 PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES Continued...
EMPLOYEES shall:
1. Comply with all procedures and requirements of the Occupational Health
and Safety Act, Municipal Safety Policies and other applicable legislation
or regulations.
2. Be responsible for working safely and car .tying out their duties with such
skill and care so as to prevent an accidental injury to themselves, fellow
employees and members of the public.
3. Immediately report all accidents, injuries and health and safety hazards to
their supervisors.
4. Know the location and operation of all safety equipment including first aid
kits and fire extinguishers.
5. Use protective devices or clothing that the Municipality requires.
6. Ensure that all personal safety equipment is in place and in proper working
condition.
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2. COMPLIANCE
2.2 DUE DILIGENCE
Due diligence is the best legal defense available to Municipalities and individuals
charged under the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
To be able to prove due diligence, an accused must be able to prove that they
took all reasonable precautions to prevent the accident or incident from occurring.
It is therefore imperative that all matters relating to the efforts that are made to
prevent accidents and incidents are properly documented. All warnings, cautions
and discussions regarding proper procedures must be documented either by way
of confirmation letter, confirmation memorandum or memorandum to file.
All issues regarding safety must be followed by the appropriate person to ensure
that all action is taken to resolve the situation.
As a minimum, the following should be implemented to demonstrate due
diligence.
• Corporate Health and Safety Program reviewed annually.
• Provide workplace orientation/job safety instruction to all employees.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections.
• Conduct safety audits.
• Follow-up and review accident report notices and accident investigations.
• Maintain constant communication with all contractors assigned to your
area.
• Provide communication to employees on all safety issues and emerging
safety issues.
• Assign competent employees as Supervisors.
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2.3 WORKPLACE ORIENTATION/JOB SAFETY INSTRUCTION
PURPOSE:
To inform employees of specific safety and health hazards on the job and at the
workplace. All employees are adequately trained to perform their job function
safely.
PROCEDURES:
i) Department Heads or their designates are responsible for the following:
1. Provide information on safety supplies and equipment concerning
personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
2. If PPE is required, demonstrate and to discuss when and why it is
required, how it is to be used, maintenance etc.
3. To explain the employee's responsibility to report any unsafe
condition to immediate supervisor.
4. To demonstrate the safe way to do the assigned job including safe
use of equipment and identifying hazards and operating procedures.
5. To show the employee the location of the nearest fire extinguishers
and give a basic demonstration on how to use them.
6. To ensure that the employee is knowledgeable with the approved
emergency action plan.
7. To emphasize proper housekeeping practises and explain the
employee's individual responsibilities.
8. If lifting is required at the workplace, demonstrate safe lifting
practises and good body mechanics.
9. Department Head and/or designate to ensure Workplace Orientation
Job Safety Instruction Checklist is completed before commencement
of any new job activity and/or during the orientation period for new
employees and forms part of the Employee's personnel file.
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2.3 WORKPLACE ORIENTATION/JOB SAFETY INSTRUCTION Continued...
WORKPLACE ORIENTATION/JOB SAFETY INSTRUCTION CHECKLIST
Employee's Name
Department
Job Function
Date
YES NO
1. Discussion of Safety Rules
2. Reporting of Injuries
3. Reporting of Unsafe Conditions
4. Demonstration of Safe Work Practice
5. Use of Personal Protection Equipment
6. Location of Fire Extinguishers and Exit Routes
7. Housekeeping Practices
8. Safe Method of Manual Lifting
9. Operating Procedures for Equipment/Machines
10. Safe Handling of Hazardous Substances
11. Joint Health and Safety Committee
Representative; Bulletin Board
12. WHMIS
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2.4 TRAINING
PURPOSE:
The Department Head will ensure that all workers receive adequate and regular
occupational health and safety training in order to prevent injury or accident in the
workplace.
PROCEDURES:
1. The Department Head/Designate will co-ordinate all health and safety
training within their Departments.
2. Training records will be maintained and filed with the Administrator's Office.
3. Safety training within a Department as a minimum will consist of the
following:
a) Employee Orientation Training;
b) WHMIS Training;
c) Each first aid attendant will be required to have a current First Aid
Certification;
d) Protective clothing, equipment devices; and
e) Specific training requirements may be considered necessary by
management during work assignment.
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3. SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 INTERNAL RESPONSIBILITY SYSTEM
POLICY:
The joint participation of workers and employees with equal powers to act on
Health and Safety matters.
PLAYERS:
The three main parties to the IRS are Employer; Supervisor; Worker.
The Joint Health and Safety Committee is external to the IRS.
PROCEDURE:
1. The Municipality of Clarington, in its capacity as the Employer is
responsible for carrying out the responsibilities and duties outlined in the
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
2. In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Directors and
officers of a Corporation shall take all reasonable care to ensure that a
Corporation complies with:
a) Acts and Regulations;
b) Orders and Requirements of Inspectors and Ministry Directories;
and
c) Orders of the Ministry.
3. In accordance with the Municipal Act, Officers of the Corporation shall
include but not limited to the Mayor of Council, Chief Administrative Officer,
Treasurer, Clerk, Engineer, Tax Collector, Members of Council, Auditor,
Deputy Clerk and Deputy Treasurer.
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3.2 SAFETY MEETINGS
DEPARTMENTAL
POLICY:
All supervisors are required to conduct regular safety meetings with the
employees. These meetings should be planned and scheduled.
PROCEDURE:
1. The safety meeting is probably one of the most important sources of safety
information for the worker.
2. Encourage the employee to bring forward any related workplace safety
concerns that they may have.
3. Encourage the employee to actively participate during the meetings.
4. All safety concerns voiced by the employees should be recorded and sent
to the Department Head and Administrator's Office.
5. Agenda items for Department Safety Meetings could include:
a) safety videos;
b) safety talks;
c) review of work procedures;
d) company's representative to give demonstrations; and
e) JHSC member update.
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3.3 JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
PURPOSE:
To promote awareness to the employees and reinforce commitment to the
Municipality's Health and Safety Program.
PROCEDURES:
1. To meet minimally twice a year with all workers of the Municipality.
2. To report regularly to Council on the development, implementation and
maintenance of a Health and Safety Program.
3. To report annually to the Employer a review of the written Occupational
Health and Safety Policy and Program.
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4. WORKPLACE INSPECTION
4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES
PURPOSE:
To inspect the physical condition of the workplace: identifying, evaluating and
recommending corrective measures for the elimination of potential or actual
dangers/hazards.
INSPECTION POLICY:
1. The Joint Committee members who represent workers and management
shall designate a minimum of one (1) member each to inspect the physical
condition of the workplace(s) at least once a month in accordance with a
schedule established by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
2. Inspections shall be conducted during the first week of each month unless
otherwise agreed to by the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
3. All occupational health and safety concerns raised during the physical
inspection will be recorded on an appropriate workplace inspection form
and signed by member(s) performing the inspection and the attending
worker.
INSPECTION PROCEDURES:
1. Joint Health and Safety Committee must be accompanied by a staff
member of the facility being inspected.
2. All members conducting inspections will be required to wear the
appropriate personal protective equipment - eg. hard hat, work boots.
3. The Joint Health and Safety Committee Member inspecting the workplace
shall;
a) Make employee attending the inspection aware of any hazardous or
unsafe situation.
b) Request the employee to remove or repair the situation, and to
advise their immediate Supervisor.
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c) Record any and all hazards on the workplace inspection forms.
d) At the end of the workplace inspection the report is reviewed with
the immediate Supervisor. The report is then posted.
4. The workplace inspection form will be forwarded to the Co-chairpersons
of the Joint Committee and to appropriate department head (or Designate)
within 3 days of the workplace inspection.
5. The appropriate department head (or Designate) will inform the Joint
Health and Safety Committee of the status of the outstanding items by the
next Joint Health and Safety Committee meeting.
6. If there is no resolution of outstanding items a recommendation to the
employer will be made. The employer will have 21 days to respond.
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
BASIC CHECKLIST FOR WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS
1. Walking and working surfaces
2. Stairs and ladders
3. Exits
4. Fire Prevention
5. Housekeeping
6. Notices and bulletin boards for posting all Health & Safety info.
7. Personal protective equipment
8. Storage of Hazardous materials
9. First aid equipment
10. Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.)
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
SUGGESTIONS OR METHOD OF IDENTIFYING WORKPLACE SAFETY HAZARDS
AND VIOLATIONS
1. Check previous workplace inspection forms to ensure appropriate action
has been implemented and/or initiated.
2. Ask the attendant questions/communicate with the workers. They are most
familiar with the workplace and may be aware of overlooked hazards.
3. Obtain information from employer and/or workers.
4. Physically observe all areas; open all doors.
5. Use physical senses to identify chemicals, etc.
6. Check for safe operating practices, especially if ladders or lockout
procedures are involved.
7. Review all warning devices, not only for function but also for effectiveness.
Include safety devices found on equipment, structures and vehicles.
8. Ensure all restricted equipment operation is operated by authorized
personnel and all operational checklists are complete.
9. During the inspection also include areas such as parking lots, back stairs,
emergency exits, hallways and store rooms.
10. Observe the entire work environment to identify process and employee
hazards. Missing personal protective equipment, horseplay, rushing,
reaching, repetitive movement and improper lifting are examples of
process and employee hazards.
11. Review the preventative maintenance and pre-use programs in place for
use of machinery and/or vehicles. Check programs for completeness and
effectiveness.
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
WHAT TO DO IF YOU ENCOUNTER A HAZARDOUS OR UNSAFE SITUATION:
a) Make employee attending the inspection aware of the situation.
b) Advise the employee to isolate the danger areas.
c) Remove or repair the situation, or if not practical, advise their immediate
supervisor.
d) Record the hazard on the workplace inspection form.
e) Report hazard or unsafe condition to the Joint Health and Safety
Committee.
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
IDENTIFY HAZARDS -TYPES OF HAZARDS
1. SAFETY HAZARDS
* Unguarded machines
* Unbolted filing cabinets
* Slippery floors
* Trenching
* Cluttered aisles
2. CHEMICAL HAZARDS
* Asbestos
* Solvents, e.g. benzene, toluene
* Welding fumes
* Pesticides
* Carbon Monoxide
* Formaldehyde in insulation, furniture, etc.
3. BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
* Bacteria -salmonella, staph, T.B.
* Viruses
* Parasites
* Animal bites
* Humidifier lung
* Hepatitis
4. PHYSICAL
* Noise
* Heat and Cold
* Vibration
* Lighting
* Radiation - V.D.T.'s, X-ray, sunlight
* Violence
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
5. ERGONOMIC/MUSCULO-SKELETAL HAZARDS
* Desks
* Chairs/seats
* Storage shelves requiring stretching
* Lifting ,
* Unnatural working positions in sewers
* Work station design, e.g. computer keyboards
6. PSYCHO-SOCIAL/STRESS HAZARDS
* Cut backs
* Shift work
* Sexual harassment
* Overtime
* Public distrust/hostility
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES
DEFINITION:
Dangerous Circumstances are defined under the Act as situations where:
• a provision of the Act or Regulations is being contravened:
• the contravention poses a danger or a hazard to a worker; and
• the danger or hazard is such that any delay in controlling it may seriously
endanger a worker;
Section 48 (1) A certified member who receives a complaint that dangerous
circumstances exist is entitled to investigate the complaint.
CERTIFIED MEMBER
SECTION 45
1. A certified member who has reason to believe that dangerous
circumstances exist at a workplace may request that a supervisor
investigate the matter and the supervisor shall promptly do so in the
presence of the certified member.
2. The certified member may request that a second certified member
representing the other workplace party investigate the matter if the first
certified member has reason to believe that dangerous circumstances
continue after the supervisor's investigation and remedial actions, if any.
3. The second certified member shall promptly investigate the matter in the
presence of the first certified member.
4. If both certified members find that the dangerous circumstances exist, the
certified members may direct the constructor or employer to stop the work
or to stop the use of any part of a workplace or of any equipment,
machine, device, article or thing.
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5. The constructor or employer shall immediately comply with the direction
and shall ensure that compliance is effected in a way that does not
endanger a person.
6. If the certified members do not agree whether dangerous circumstances
exist, either certified member may request that an inspector investigate the
matter and the inspector shall do so and provide the certified members
with a written decision.
7. After taking steps to remedy the dangerous circumstances, the constructor
or employer may request the certified members or an inspector to cancel
the direction.
8. The certified members who issued a direction may jointly cancel it or an
inspector may cancel it.
9. In such circumstances as may be prescribed, a certified member who
represents the constructor or employer shall designate a person to act
under this section in his or her stead when the certified member is not
available at the workplace. 1990, c. 7,s 25, part.
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
DISTRIBUTION OF INSPECTION REPORTS
1. Joint Health and Safety Committee Main file.
2. Department Head
3. Co-chairs
4. Chief Administrative Officer
5. Joint Health and Safety Committee Members
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4.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURES Continued...
LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKPLACE INSPECTIONS
Sec 9 (23) Subject to subsection (24), the members of a committee who represents
workers shall designate a member representing workers to inspect the
physical condition of the workplace.
(24) If possible, the member designated under subsection (23) shall be a
certified member.
(25) The members of a committee are fiot required to designate the same
member to perform all inspections or to perform all of a particular
inspection.
(26) Unless otherwise required by the regulations or by an order by an
inspector, a member designated under subsection (23) shall inspect the
physical condition of the workplace at least once a month.
(27) If it is not practical to inspect the workplace at least once a month, the
member designated under subsection (23) shall inspect the physical
condition of the workplace at least once a year, inspecting at least a part
of the workplace in each month.
(28) The inspection required by subsection (27) shall be undertaken in
accordance with a schedule established by the committee.
(30) The member shall inform the committee of situations that may be a source
of danger or hazard to workers and the committee shall consider such
information within a reasonable period of time.
(34) A member of a committee is entitled to,
(a) such time as is necessary to carry out the member's duties
under subsections (26),(27), and (31).
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5. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
5.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE
ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORT
PURPOSE:
The prime objective of the accident report is to provide details for the accident investigation.
POLICY:
1. All accidents and/or incidents must be reported to the Joint Health and Safety
.Committee in writing 48 hours after the occurrence.
2. All details as outlined on the Accident/Incident Report Form must be completed.
3. Joint Health and Safety Committee Certified Members will conduct investigations with the
appropriate Department Head/Designate.
4. The Department Heads or their designate must inform the Ministry of Labour as set out
in the OHSA as it refers to critical injuries on any reports that involve lost time injuries.
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
PURPOSE:
The final report is designed to help the workplace learn from the accident. Measures must be
identified and implemented to prevent a reoccurrence.
PROCEDURE:
The report should include but not be limited to the following:
1) All events contributing to the accident.
2) Identify deficiencies or breakdowns in the system.
3) Immediate and underlying causes.
4) Summarize deficiency and recommendations.
5) Attending Physicians Report.
6) Evaluation and implementation by supervisors.
7) Follow-up.
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PROCEDURE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. To be completed by the immediate supervisor.
2. The immediate supervisor must submtt to Manager/
Supervisor to review, approve and forward within 24
hours a copy to:
i) JHSC ii) Payroll
3. What happened? (by immediate supervisor)
D A detailed explanation is required:
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Name of Driver: _
Address:
Driver's Licence#:
Vehicle Licence#:
Year, Body:
Name of Owner: _
Address:
Insurance Company:
Policy#:
Incident Diagram:
Equipment Manager's Report:
Type of injury: first aid/medical aid/lost time/hospital
Name of hospital or clinic:
Name of Doctor: Tel. _.
Est. amount of time off work:
Date hour last worked: _
Yr. Month Day Hr.
If this is a recurrence, then provide:
Date of original injury:
Yr. Month Day Hr.
Nature of injury:
Original W.C.B. Claim No.
Employee's Sign. Date _
Foreman's Sign. Date _
Supervisor's Sign. Date
Department Head Date
A.
Employee's Full Name:
Employee's Address:
Tel.:
Classification:
Department:
Section:
Employee No.:
Employee's days of work: Sun.Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri.Sat.
Normal Working Hours:
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Is this a new accident? or a recurrence?
Was there property damage? Yes No
Location of Accident Site:
Date~me of Accident:
Yr. Month Day Hr.
Date~me Reported:
Yr. Month Day Hr.
Accident Reported to whom?
Witnesses to Accident?
Tel.:
Was there personal injury? Yes No
Part of the body injured:
Nature of injury:
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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT FORM
CASE #
Are there any recommendations by the employee or
the employee's representative to prevent a
recurrence of this type of accident?
Cert'rfied Members Recommendations
Supervisor Comments
DATE:
To be completed by Supervisor:
What action was taken to prevent a recurrence of
this accident type?
Follow-up action is assigned to whom? What is the
completion date?
SIGNED:
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6. WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
6.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE
WHMIS
PURPOSE:
To give everyone in the workplace the right to know about the hazards of
materials used in the workplace and the means to find out the information.
POLICY:
All employees who work with or in proximity of a controlled product must be
trained annually and be able to:
1. Identify the types of controlled products they come in contact with or work
in proximity of.
2. Identify the risks posed by each controlled product. This would include
being familiar with use, handling, cleanup and disposal of the product.
3. Take appropriate emergency measures should they be required when
handling controlled products.
4. Identify the location of the MSDS for each controlled product that they are
• working with or in proximity of.
PROCEDURE:
An employer shall:
1. Ensure that all hazardous materials present in the workplace are identified
in the prescribed manner.
2. Obtain or prepare, as may be prescribed an unexpired material safety data
sheet for all hazardous materials in the workplace.
3. Ensure that the identification required by clause 1 and 2 are available in
English and such other languages as may be prescribed.
4. Ensure that a hazardous material is not used, handled or stored at a
workplace unless the prescribed requirements concerning identification,
material safety data sheets and worker instruction and training are met.
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6. WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
6.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE -WHMIS Continued...
5. Ensure that a copy of the most recent version of the inventory and of every
unexpired material safety data sheet required by this Part in respect of
hazardous materials in a workplace is:
a) Made available in the workplace in such a manner as to allow
examination by the workers.
b) Furnished to the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
c) Furnished on request or if so prescribed to the medical officer of
health.
d) Furnished on request and if so prescribed to the Fire Department
which serves the location in which the workplace is located.
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7. CONTRACTOR SAFETY
7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE
POLICY:
Contractors and Sub-contractors are responsible to ensure that their personnel
are updated on all safety concerns of the workplace and are aware of the safety
requirements as required by the Contractor under the Occupational Health and
Safety Act. Safety performance will be a consideration in the awarding of
contract. Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Section 23 (1), (2)), it
is the constructor's responsibility to ensure that:
• the measures and procedures prescribed by the Occupational Health and
Safety Act and the Regulations are carried out on the rp oject;
• every employer and every worker performing work on the rp oject complies
-with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations (under
the Act); and
• the health and safety of workers on the rp oject is protected.
• Where so prescribed, a constructor shall, before commencing any work on
a project, give to a Director notice in writing of the project containing such
information as may be prescribed.
DEFINITIONS:
Contractor -any individual or firm engaged by the Municipality to do work on
behalf of the Municipality.
Project - means a construction project, whether public or private, including,
the construction of a building, bridge, structure, industrial establishment,
mining plant, shaft tunnel, caisson, trench, excavation, highway, railway,
street, runway, parking lot, cofferdam, conduit, sewer, watermain, service
connection, telegraph, telephone or electrical cable, pipe line, duct or well,
or any combination thereof,
• the moving of a building or structure, and
~ any work or undertaking, or any lands or appurtenances used in
connection with construction.
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7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE Continued...
Construction -includes erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition,
structural maintenance, painting, land clearing, earth moving, grading, excavating,
trenching, digging, boring, drilling, blasting, or concreting, the installation of any
machinery or plant, and any work or undertaking in connection with a project.
Constructor - means a person who undertakes a project for an owner and
includes an owner who undertakes all or part of a project by himself or by more
than one employer.
Project Manager -means the municipal management representative who has
responsibility for a contract.
PROCEDURE:
The following items are required before any Contractors are hired by the
Municipality.
a) Before beginning a project, the project manager or delegate must
determine whether any designated substances/hazardous materials are (or
will be) present at the site and prepare a list of all these substances.
b) The project manager or delegate must include, as part of the request for
tender/quotations, a copy of the above mentioned list. The list of
designated substances/hazardous materials must be provided to all
prospective constructors and/or contractors.
c) The request for tender/quotations will require prospective contractors to
include a list of the designated substances/hazardous materials that will be
brought onto the work site and material safety data sheets.
d) Before awarding a contract, contractor(s) will be required to complete and
sign the Health and Safety Practice Form (Schedule "A"). The Purchasing
Office will maintain all contractors safety performance records.
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7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE Continued...
e) As part of the tender/quotation conditions, before award of a contract, the
contractor will be required to provide proof that all workers involved with
the project have the proper WHMIS training, as required by the
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
f) As part of the tender/quotation conditions, before award of a contract, the
contractor must provide details of their Health and Safety program.
g) The project manager or delegate must provide the successful contractor
with a workplace orientation which will include, but not limited to identifying
known potential hazards, hazardous material inventory and material safety
data sheets for the sites. A workplace orientation/Job Safety Instruction
Checklist to be completed (see Compliance page 9).
h) Before the start of the assignment, the following documentation will be
provided to the successful contractor, by the project manager or delegate.
i) Copies of the Municipal Corporate Health and Safety Program
ii) Departmental health and safety policies
iii) Workplace procedures regarding health and safety practices.
i) The contractor has the responsibility to provide any and all prescribed
personal protective equipment for their own workers, to include as a
minimum but not limited to hard hats and safety boots. If a worker(s) fails
to comply with any program, policy, rule or request regarding health and
safety, that person(s) is not allowed on the site until the person(s)
complies.
j) The Municipality will retain the right to document contractors for all health
and safety warnings and/or to stop any contractors' work if any of the
previously mentioned items are not in compliance. Similarly, the
Municipality will have the right to issue warnings and/or to stop work if
there are any violations by the contractor of the Occupational Health and
Safety Act, Municipal Health end Safety programs, policies, rules, and/or
if the contractor creates an unacceptable health and safety hazard. Written
warnings and/or stop work orders can be given to contractors using
Contractor Health and Safety Warning/Stop Work Order From (Schedule
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7. CONTRACTOR SAFETY
7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE Continued...
k) Where applicable, the Municipality will retain the right to allow municipal
employees to refuse to work in accordance with the established policy and
the Occupational Health and Safety Act, in any unsafe conditions.
The Purchasing Department will maintain current certificates of clearance
until all monies owing have been paid to the contractor.
m) Responsibility for ensuring contractor compliance to this policy falls upon
the project manager or designate. This will include identification,
evaluation and control practices and procedures for hazards and follow-up
and issuing of Contractor Health and Safety Warning/Stop Work Orders.
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7. CONTRACTOR SAFETY
7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE Continued...
HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICE FORM
To Contractor(s):
The Municipality of Clarington is committed to a healthy and safe working environment
for all workers. To ensure the Municipal workplace is a healthy and safe working
environment, contractors, constructors and subcontractors must have knowledge of and
operate in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any other
legislation pertaining to employee health and safety.
In order to evaluate your company's health and safety experience, please provide the
accident/incidentavd/orWorkers' Compensation (WCB) information noted below, where
applicable.
• The New Experimental Experience Rating (NEER)
- The WCB experience rating system for non-construction rate groups
• The Council Amended Draft #7 (CAD-7) Rating
- The WCB experience rating system for construction rate groups
• Injury frequency performance for the last two years
- This may be available from the contractor's trade association
• Has the contractor received any Ministry of Labour warnings or orders in the last
two years? (If the answer is yes, please include the infraction).
• Confirmation of Independent Operator Status
-The WCB independent operator number assigned:
(Bidders to include the letter confirming this status and number from WCB with
their bid submission.)
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7. CONTRACTOR SAFETY
7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE Continued...
CONTRACTOR'S STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
As a contractor working for the Municipality of Clarington, I/we will comply with
all procedures and requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act,
Municipal safety policies, department and site specific policies and procedures
and other applicable legislation or regulations. I/we will work safely with skill and
care so as to prevent an accidental injury to ourselves, fellow employees and
members of the public.
The contractor/successful tenderer certifies that it, its employees, its
subcontractors and their employees,
a) are aware of their respective duties and obligations under the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended from time to time,
and all Regulations thereunder (the "AcC'); and
b) have sufficient knowledge and training to perform all matters
required pursuant to this contract/tender safely and in compliance
with the Act.
2. In the performance of all matters required pursuant to this contract/tender,
the contractor/successful tenderer shall,
a) act safely and comply in all respects to the Act, and
b) ensure that its employees, it subcontractors and their employees act
safely and complying all respects with the Act.
3. The contractor/successful tenderer shall rectify any unsafe act or practice
and any non-compliance with the Act at its expense immediately upon
being notified by any person of the existence of such act, practice or non-
compliance.
4. The contractor/successful tenderer shall permit representatives of the
Municipality and the Health and Safety Committee on site at any time or
times for the purpose of inspection to determine compliance with this
contractor/tender.
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7. CONTRACTOR SAFETY
7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE Continued...
5. No act or omission by any representative of the Municipality shall be
deemed to be an assumption of any of the duties or obligations of the
contractor/successful tenderer or any of its subcontractors under the Act.
6. The contractor/successful tenderer shall indemnify and save harmless the
Municipality,
a) from any loss, inconvenience, damage or cost to the Municipality
which may result from the contractor/successful tenderer or any of
its employees, its subcontractors or their employees failing to act
safely or to comply in all respects with the Act in the performance
of any matters required pursuant to this contract/tender;
b) against any action or claim, and costs related thereto, brought
against the Municipality by any person arising out of any unsafe act
or practice or any non-compliance with the Act by the
contractor/successful tenderer or any of its employees, its
subcontractors or their employees in the performance of any matter
required pursuant to this contract/tender; and
c) from any and all charges, fines, penalties, and costs that may be
incurred or paid by the Municipality (or any of its council members
or employees) shall be made a party to any charge under the Act
in relation to any violation of the Act arising out of this
contract/tender.
..............................................................................................................................................
Contractor Name of Person Signing for Contractor
..............................................................................................................................................
Signature of Contractor Date
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7. CONTRACTOR SAFETY
7.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE Continued...
Schedule "B"
CONTRACTOR HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING/STOP WORK ORDER
The purpose of this form is to: (Issuer to check one of the following)
^ Provide warning to the contractor to immediately discontinue the unsafe work
practice described below
^ Direct the contractor to immediately cease all work being performed under this
contract due to the unsafe work practice described below.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARNING/STOP WORK ORDER SHALL CONSTITUTE A BREACH OF CONTRACT.
PART "A" _ nFTau S C)F CONTRACT
CONTRACT/P.O. #
DESCRIPTION:
NAME OF FIRM:
PART "B" -DETAILS OF INFRACTION (TO BE COMPLETED BY ISSUER)
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DATE & TIME OF INFRACTION:
DESCRIPTION OF INFRACTION INCLUDING LOCATION:
ORDER GIVEN BY MUNICIPALITY:
DID THE CONTRACTOR COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER?
DATE & TIME OF COMPLIANCE:
ISSUED TO:
CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEE
ISSUED BY:
MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEE DEPARTMENT
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THIS SECTION IS TO BE USED INTERNALLY TO RECORD ADDITIONAL COMMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO ISSUING THE
WARNING/STOP WORK ORDER, I.E. DATE AND TIME WORK RESUMED, FURTHER ACTION TAKEN, ETC.
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8. WORKPLACE HARASSMENT (To be Completed Spring 1997)
8.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE
The Committee has prepared a draft policy and procedure for the Chief
Administrative Officer and Department Heads for their review and consideration.
The draft contains five recommendations as it relates to the implementation of a
"workplace harassment policy". These recommendations are:
1. The Municipality approve the recommended policy and procedures on
workplace harassment.
2. That the Municipality appoint an Employee as Municipal Harassment
Officer.
3. That the Municipality provide suitable training to the Municipal Harassment
Officer to enforce and educate on the policy and procedures.
4. That the Municipality develop a Non Code Harassment Policy as soon as
possible.
5. That the Joint Health and Safety Committee, CUPE Local 74 and CPFA
Local 3139 be consulted when the Municipality has prepared their policy
and procedures on Workplace Harassment.
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9. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) (To be Completed Spring 1997)
9.1 POLICY AND PROCEDURE
9.2 ULTRAVIOLET EXPOSURE
9.3 ERGONOMICS
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10. WORK REFUSAUSTOPPAGE
10.1 PROCEDURE
PURPOSE:
To provide a clear understanding of the responsibility and procedures involved
in a work refusal and or work stoppage in compliance with the Occupational
Health and Safety Act. The Act gives individual workers the right to refuse work
if they have reason to believe that it may endanger them or another worker.
Exceptions: The following have a limited right to refuse or stop work due to
dangers in health and safety.
- full-time or a volunteer firefighter as defined in the Fire Departments Act
- employees who have a responsibility to protect public safety or where the
refusal or stoppage would endanger the life, health or safety of another
person, they may only refuse to work when a machine, tool, piece of
equipment or work station is likely to endanger the worker.
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10. WORK REFUSAL/STOPPAGE
10.1 PROCEDURE Continued...
WORK STOPPAGES
The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
PROCEDURES:
1. A worker may refuse to work or do particular work where he or she has
reason to believe that,
any equipment, machine, device or thing the worker is to use or operate
is likely to endanger himself, herself,or another worker;
ii. the physical condition of the workplace or the part thereof in which he/she
works or is to work, is likely to endanger himself or herself or
iii. any equipment, machine, device or thing he/she is to use or operate or the
physical condition of the workplace or the part of thereof in which he/she
works or is to work is in contravention of the Act or the regulations and
such contravention is likely to endanger himself/herself or another worker.
* See Chart
BILATERAL WORK STOPPAGE
2. When both joint health and safety committee Certified Members agree that
a dangerous circumstance exists, they have the ability to direct the senior
workplace manager or supervisor to stop work.
DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES
3. The term "dangerous circumstances" is defined under Section 44 of the
Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Act entitles a Certified Committee
Member to investigate a complaint from an employee that a "dangerous
circumstance" is present. The Act defines a "dangerous circumstance" as
a situation in which,
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10. WORK REFUSAUSTOPPAGE
10.1 PROCEDURE Continued...
i, a provision of the Act or the regulations is being contravened
ii. the contravention poses a danger or a hazard to a worker; and
iii. the danger or hazard is such that any delay in controlling it may seriously
endanger a worker.
* See Chart
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Supervisor does rmt immediately
agree and investigates sRuation
with Certified worker member of
pint health & safety commrt[ee
The Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
Under The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
~ Worker behoves work is unsafe ~
Supervisor agrees and takes
corrective action to eliminate
hazard
Resumption of Work
Following investigafion,
supervisor agrees and fakes
correcfive action or agreemenf
that work is safe
Pending results of M.O.L
tnvestgation, the worker remains
in a safe Ioca4on near the work
station or is assigned re asonable
aliema5ve worn by the employer
Dispute; worker has reasonzble
grounds to believe work is unsafe
Supervisor notifies Department
Head or delegate and the
Depzrtrrtent of Human Resounxs
Ministry of hbour (M.O_LJ is
immediately notified
Pending results of M.O.L
investigation, another vrorcer
cozy be assigned the wore but he
or she must be advised of th=_
worn refusal and the urdedying
reasons in the-presence of the
Certified worker member
The empoyer, Department Head/
Delegate, Safely Officer,
Manager. Corporate Heal in,
S~ ety ~ Benefrts, the worker,
a:d the joint health & safetyy
committee Certified worker
member are present aS
investigation by M.O.L
The employer, the worker, arrJ r
the joint heahh & safety
rammiltee Certified worker .~~
member recoive M_O.L
inspectors decision u
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supervisor of situation
Resumpton of worn
Carreciive acton as required
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Certified member has reason ro 6efieve dangerous
STEP 7 circumstances exist or has received a oomplairtCthaz such
exist.
STEP 2 ~~~ member requests supervisor imesfigaze matter in
hisfher presence.
It not satisfied with supervisofs derision, certified member
STEP 3 may request second cued member {management or
worker, whichever the first is notj ro imrestigate also. .
STEP c ~--I If both cerG~ed members agree a dangerous conddion
_J ~ exists, they maydirea the employer to stop work involved.
STEPS Employer complies with direction and takes steps to remedy
condition.
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STEP 6 I Employer requests cenried member of inspector cancel
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STEP 7{----~ Certified members jointly, or inspector, cancels direcfron.
Snploye r, members, ota, may appeal inspectors ordor to
STEP 8 adludicaior or tilo complains that cenif ed member acted
recklessly or in bad faith in making or not making direction
to stop wof.~
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Certified member
entitled to time wifft
pay.
Certified member
entitled to time with
pay.
if both do not zgree,
inspector mzy be
requested to
investigate.
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10.1 PROCEDURE Continued...
RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK
Steps to Follow:
* Worker reports problem to supervisor and remains in a safe place.
* Supervisor, worker's safety representative or committee member, and
worker, investigate situation.
* Worker returns to work if he/she deems situation no longer
dangerous.
If parties reach an -mpasse:
* Worker continues to refuse if reasonable grounds remain.
* Worker stays in a safe place, unless assigned alternative work.
* Ministry of Labour Inspector requested by worker, worker's safety
representative or employer, investigates refusal.
* Inspector conducts investigation in presence of all parties.
* Inspector issues written decision.
* Worker returns to work following the completion of required action.
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12. RECOGNITION (To be Completed Spring 1997)
12.1 SAFE DRIVING AWARDS
12.2 LOST TIME INJURY FREE
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13. INJURY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
13.1 NEW EXPERIMENTAL EXPERIENCE RATING (NEER)
POLICY:
To participate in a voluntary reporting program which provides relevant statistical
information on a municipal service basis.
INTRODUCTION -NEW EXPERIMENTAL EXPERIENCE RATING
1. The New Experimental Experience Rating plan promotes effective health
and safety practises through a system of assessment refunds and
surcharges based on your annual accident record.
2. NEER considers the current, future and administrative costs of each claim.
3. NEER protects individual employers, especially smaller ones from the full
costs of an unusually high cost claim or accident year.
4. The plan refunds employers whose accident record is better than average
and surcharges those with accident records below average.
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13.2 MODIFIED WORK
POLICY:
1. The Municipality will endeavour to accommodate any employee who has
been injured at work who can return to work with little or no lost time.
Modified work duties in noway affects one's right to compensation benefits
or future benefits should they require them;
INTRODUCTION
Moditied duties are modifications to one's normal job duties which allow one to
remain at work while they recuperate from their injury.
PROCEDURE
1. Modified duties will be discussed with the worker and their physician to
ensure that required measures are taken.
2. A Doctor's Certificate may be required.
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