Giusti Group Orientation for the Husky Sunrise Project

Giusti Group LPHusky Sunrise Project Orientation 2015

About Giusti Group LPThe Giusti Group of Companies is a family-operated construction firm with 35 years of specializing in condominium apartment complexes. We are comprised of six complementary divisions:• Giusti Group Limited Partnership• Giusti Walltech Limited Partnership• Viper Concrete 2000 LP• Aircrete Systems Limited Partnership• Julian Ceramic Tile Inc• Giusti Wine

Giusti Golden Rules1. Safety - Stop, Think, Act2. Teamwork - Supporting each other to achieve a common goal.3. Respect - For Others4. Pride - In yourself and our craftsmanship5. Accountability - Responsible for your own Actions 6. Dedication - Solid work ethic7. Integrity - Always doing what is right8. Positivity - Positive fit for work, fit for life attitude9. Leadership - Taking initiative towards Safety and Productivity10. Resourcefulness - Always thinking, Planning, maximizing your potential.

CORPORATE POLICIES Review Safety Policy Review Drug and Alcohol Policy Review Modified duties program Company policies are posted on site

COMPANY SAFETY RULES

COMPANY SAFETY RULES

Public Relations

Exercise courtesy to non-construction personnel

Course language or comments which may constitute harassment will not be tolerated. Giusti Group reserves the right to dismiss trade persons who do not display a professional and courteous manner.

Non-job related poster/pictures are not permitted. (i.e. calendars, Sunshine girl pictures)

Refer any questions from the media about the company to the CEO, Joe Giusti.

COMPANY SAFETY RULES

Company Rules Policy All employees are required to know and comply with all Company Safety

Rules. Failure to do so may result in corrective measures, up to and including

termination.

Enforcement Policy Personnel who fail to comply with government regulations or Giusti’s

Safety Program will be subject to disciplinary action which includes fines, back charges, suspension and termination of contract and employment.

Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.

OCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations & Code, and Giusti’s Safety

Manual and Procedures Zero tolerance to unsafe work practices greatly reduces accident potential. A copy of OH&S, Regulations & Code and Giusti policies is available at your

site trailer or Safety Office Safety inspections are conducted by a Giusti Safety Officers. Observations of unsafe work practices or conditions will be immediately

corrected by offending workers. Unsafe acts will not be tolerated at any time on all projects. Verbal, Written and 3rd Warnings – Suspension or Dismissal Depending On

Severity is enforced for workers who refuse to follow the Safety Rules – NO EXCEPTIONS.

OCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS

No worker shall carry out any work if, on reasonable and probable grounds, the worker believes that there exists an imminent danger to the health and safety of that worker

What this means is that refusing to perform unsafe work is not only a right it is a legal requirement in Alberta. As long as you believe that any duties or tasks that your employer is requiring you to perform puts your health and/or safety is at risk you can refuse to perform those duties.

All workers Must Refuse unsafe work The worker must notify his/her supervisor at the work site of his/her refusal and the reason for his/her refusal. The employer must be notified immediately and investigate the incident and eliminate the imminent danger. Prepare a report of the worker’s notification, the investigation and the action taken. A copy of this report must

be given to the worker. The worker cannot be subject to any disciplinary action.

Giusti LP SAFETY PROGRAMSGiusti Group actively participates in the following programs:

CSTS program Respiratory protection program Fall Protection Confined Space Toolbox Safety Meetings Short Service Worker Program (Green hand) Modified Work Program BBO (Behavior Based Observations) FLHA (Field Level Hazard Assessments) Gas Monitor Training

It is the responsibility of each worker to participate in work related safety programs and do his/her part to maintain a safe workplace.

SITE ACCESS

No access to the site is permitted without documentation of • CSTS • Drugs & Alcohol• Husky On-line • Husky orientation • Prime Contractor Site orientation

Giusti site-specific orientation• Site security ID swipe card.

FIRST AID FACILITIES AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES A first aid station is situated on the Husky Sunrise Site. The site accident record sheet is located in each site office. All Injuries Must Be Reported to worker’s foreman and Safety. Injuries not properly

reported or documented may result in complications with WCB. This includes : First Aid injuries, Equipment or Property Damage and Near misses. Post incident Drug and Alcohol testing will be conducted as per Giusti’s Drug and

Alcohol policy. All incidents will be investigated fully

Any pre-existing medical condition must be reported to your foreman and Giusti Safety Officer at the Orientation.

“FREEZE THE SCENE” The accident scene must not be disturbed until after the investigation

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES• If you witness a serious incident, tell the casualty NOT TO MOVE and DO NOT MOVE the individual

unless there is immediate danger. Leave someone with the casualty (preferably a first aider) and contact the site Emergency Response Team by calling Radio Channel 1 Emergency, Emergency, Emergency

• Describe the emergency; speak slowly and calmly• Give your name and company name• Give closest Emergency Meeting Point• Give the severity of the injured person• Meet the ERT at the designated Emergency Meeting Point

If you are seriously hurt on site, stay where you are. Co-Worker will call Emergency on Ch#1 .Site first aiders and attendants will care for you until medical aid arrives.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In the event of an incident the scene must not be disturbed until after the investigation is complete and investigating authorities have released the site.

Statements are required by all witnesses. Identify yourself to the person conducting the investigation.

Notwithstanding the above, the care of an injured individual must take precedence.

Any worker unable to leave the site under his/her own power will be evacuated by Emergency Medical Services (E.M.S) as arranged through Giusti’s site office.

SITE WIDE EMERGENCY EVACUATION In the event of a site wide

evacuation, workers are to gather at the nearest muster point.

There will be no smoking and absolutely no use of cell phones.

All workers must remain there while attendance is called and all persons accounted for.

Missing individuals must be immediately reported to Giusti.

Modified Duties Program

Return-To-Work Program

RETURN-TO-WORK PROGRAM Giusti Group of Companies has a mandatory Return to Work

program in place. All workers will be offered modified duties to accommodate their

injuries, including sedentary duties if required. At managements discretion and to the extent of the employee’s

physical limitations and company operations permit, a transitional-duty job will be provided until the treating healthcare provider releases our employee to his or her full, regular work.

Personal Protective Equipment

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Hard Hats

Hard Hats must be worn at all times on any Giusti worksite Must be CSA approved or class “E” construction grade hard

hat worn in the proper fashion. Only company issued Hard Hats are allowed Proper hard hat liners are to be worn in the winter – no

ball caps underneath the hardhat. Chin straps or some adequate means of securing the hard

hat must be used when working at heights.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Footwear

Safety boots must be CSA approved, 6-8 inches high and have a green triangle visible to the outside.

Safety boots must be worn at all times within the designated work area(s).

Safety boots must be in good condition, i.e. no exposed toe caps.

Safety boots must be laced up fully to protect the ankle.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT CSA approved eye protection is mandatory on all Giusti

sites. Prescription safety glasses must have appropriate side shields attached.

Face shields will be used when using grinders, jack hammers or chop off saws.

High Visibility vests must be worn at all times while on site. Hand protection in the form of gloves, appropriate for the

task, are to be worn by all workers while performing any task.

Fall Protection Fall Protection is a form of protective equipment designed to protect a person from injury. The harness is an attachment between a stationary and non-stationary object and is usually fabricated

from rope, cable or webbing and locking hardware. Some safety harnesses are used in combination with a shock absorber, which is used to regulate

deceleration when the end of the rope is reached. CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard issued is CSA Z259.10. Employer responsibilities include:• Ensuring that supervisors and workers are familiar with the hazards at the workplace.• Providing workers with proper training and supervision.• Ensuring that everyone in the workplace complies with the OHS Act and Regulations.• Making sure that personal protective equipment is used and maintained.Worker responsibilities include:• Following the OHS Act and Regulations• Using personal protective equipment as required• Working in a safe manner so that others are not put at risk

Confined & Restricted Space Confined spaces have a history of being potentially dangerous places to work as hazards

within them are often magnified. Limited access may be combined with poor ventilation, hazardous surroundings or

energized equipment. When workers unknowingly enter oxygen deficient or toxic atmospheres, the results can be

fatal. Confined space is a term that refers to an area which is enclosed with limited access which

make it dangerous. An example is the interior of a storage tank, which workers may enter for maintenance but

which is not ordinarily a habitable space. Hazards in a confined space often include suffocation by unbreathable gases which may be

present but not visible, or submersion in liquids or free-flowing granular solids (for example, grain bins).

Confined & Restricted SpaceEmployer Responsibilities• The employer must assign responsibility for supervision to a person who is adequately trained to

supervise the job before any worker enters a confined space.• The responsible supervisor must ensure that• Pre-entry testing and inspection is conducted based on the written procedures,• The precautions identified in the written procedures and the precautions required by this Regulation

or which are otherwise necessary for the health and safety of workers are followed, and• Only authorized workers enter a confined space.Workers Responsibilities:• Each person who is assigned duties or responsibilities related to entry into a confined space must be

adequately instructed and trained in• (a) the hazards of the space, and• (b) the precautions identified in written procedures to properly perform their duties.

HAZARDS

GENERAL SITE HAZARDS• While on site, stage all vehicles and equipment so as the first

movement will be made forward. The operator will honk once to announce forward movement and honk twice for reverse movement.

• A drip tray must be positioned under all mobile equipment when staged, all generators and light plants.

• All company vehicles must be equipped with a beacon, buggie whip, fire extinguisher, spill kit and first aid kit.

• All vehicles must be operated with driving lights turned on so as to illuminate tail lights

GENERAL SITE HAZARDSSigns: Caution! Danger Flagging and other signs indicate temporary hazards and

isolated work areas. It is mandatory that all workers obey these temporary warnings which must

be accompanied with a contact card and valid information. Removal of the signs will only be carried out by the person who put it in place

and who’s name is on the contact card when the danger has been removed. Non-compliance to posted DANGER signage will result in immediate

termination of employment. The perimeter of designated work areas will display appropriate safety

signage.

GENERAL SITE HAZARDSTripping Hazards: Stacked material, uneven surfaces, oiled decks, wet ladder rungs

and stairs all create tripping and slipping hazards. Special attention to clear walkways and stable footing must be

exercised at all times. Due to the possibility of puncture and muscle injury to feet and

ankles, green triangle safety footwear with steel toe, shank and full sole protection is mandatory with this company.

All personnel must take special precautions to the weather condition, i.e. ice, snow, rain.

GENERAL SITE HAZARDSFalling Hazards: Personal fall protection must be worn or guardrails erected if workers are

exposed to a fall greater than 6 feet and must be trained in the care and use of personal fall protection.

There may be a case where the distance is less than 6 feet, however, there exists a hazard below for example, capped protruding rebar, then proper fall protection must be used.

Elevated work platforms, framework designs and ladders can create falling hazards. All these areas must be protected by adequate guardrails.

Spot the HazardCan you find the hazard(s) in the following pictures? Some are obvious while others

may be more difficult to identify.

SCAFFOLDS AND LADDERS Scaffolding: Any scaffolding that is erected must be inspected and tagged every 7 calendar days by a competent worker. If scaffolding does not have a yellow tag, do not use it.

Construction Ladders – Fiberglass or Aluminum All ladders are to be constructed in accordance to OH&S Act, Regulation & Code Page 8-5 Section 133 &

134. Workers must use the three-point contact at all times and are to face the ladder when ascending and

descending them. Do not use radios while on ladders. All material/equipment must be hauled up by rope located at ladder. Do not carry material or equipment up/down ladder. All ladders must be secured against movement and extend 3 feet above level of upper landing. Workers cannot work from the top two rungs of any ladder.

SCAFFOLDS AND LADDERSStep Ladders: Ensure a firm base for ladder. Workers may not work on the brace side of a stepladder or from the

top two steps. Sitting on top or straddling a stepladder is not permitted. If a ladder has cracked/broken rungs or legs then the ladder must

be tagged out.

COMPRESSED GAS (HOT WORK) Only competent workers may use this equipment. Gas cylinders are to be secured upright at all

times even when empty. Cutting units will be hoisted only when secured in an

upright position with appropriate carrier and regulators removed and protective valve caps in place.

20 lb. ABC Fire Extinguishers (secured in place) are required no more than 20’ from work area.

• Appropriate eye protection is required

TEMPORARY POWER AND TOOLS• Extension cords must have a proper ground

in working order.• Temporary power will be supplied by

generators.• Extension cords are to be kept on the side

of walkways and stairways.• All tools must be used as per

manufacturer’s operation manuals.• All equipment guards must be in place and

operational.

TEMPORARY POWER AND TOOLS• Do not utilize chop saw or cut off saw blades as grinding tools, i.e.

grinding all tread.• When using a chop saw, cut off saw or grinder, it is mandatory

that a Full Face Shield be worn.• Never alter any safety devices on power tools, i.e. wedging or

taping guard open on chop off saw.• All tools must be inspected before use, tag and remove if

defective. • All tools that are in safe working order that meet manufacturers

specifications must be identified quarterly by applying the color coded tape. (New color specified every 3rd month)

• Power tools equipped with trigger locks are not allowed on site

VEHICLE and MACHINERY SAFETY • Drivers must wear all required PPE when outside

the vehicle/equipment.• Pre-trip inspection to be complete for each vehicle • All trucks and machinery will be equipped with

Backup Alarms working at all times. • A spotter must be utilized when loading/offloading

materials and backing up.• Absolutely no use of cell phones while driving or

operating any equipment. • SEAT BELTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

VEHICLE and MACHINERY SAFETY Any personnel flagging traffic must have a Flag Trainer

Certificate carried on them at all times and submit to Giusti Safety Officer during orientation or before task beings.

Mobile Equipment: consists of, but not limited to, mobile cranes, bobcats, forklifts, excavators, man lifts, scissor lifts, zoom booms and light vehicles (pickup trucks).

All workers must grant adequate clearance to mobile equipment.

Do not assume the operator sees you! A flag person may be required to assist the operator.

All persons in the vicinity of moving equipment must wear a Fluorescent Vest – NO EXCEPTIONS.

SPOTTER TRAINING

PURPOSE: To provide personnel, supervision with a procedure for moving vehicles and equipment in, out and around obstacles to prevent personal injury and property damage.

SPOTTER RESPONISIBILITIES The spotter and operator/driver will maintain eye contact at all

times, if eye contact is broken all movement will be stopped. The spotter at the rear of the equipment/vehicle shall ensure

that there are no personnel in danger of walking behind the equipment/vehicle backing up.

Always ensure that the area is clear of non-essential personnel and any potential obstruction before signalling that the equipment/vehicle can begin to move.

OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES Always do a walk around of the equipment and or vehicle to

ensure non-essential personnel and items in the path of travel are clear and that there are no other obstructions, before moving.

Always use three-point contact when getting into or out of a vehicle or piece of equipment.

Always ensure that overhead doors are fully open before entering or exiting a building.

In case where equipment or vehicles visibility to the rear is limited ALWAYS USE A SPOTTER!

SUMMARY Spotting is Critical Signalers/Spotters Make a Difference and MUST be Alert Consider Each Different Piece of Equipment When Spotting Blind Spots are an Important Challenge Basic Approaches to Safe Equipment Operation are

planning, signaling, training, and utilizing tools & technology

Green Hands Program • The purpose of this procedure is to assist with the safety of all employees on the

Giusti project site. This program will aid in coaching, mentoring and verify competency to work safely and enhance the safety culture of all personnel on the project site.

Project Management/Supervision Duties; Verify that all workers are properly qualified to complete assigned tasks. Responsible to establish working relationships with the workers and their mentor. Identify the training needs of new worker. Verify when the worker is qualified as a competent worker.

Green Hands Program Green hand workers does not mean in competent, just a new

worker to the environment and work site Green hand workers are workers who are new with the company or

move to different sites. Green hand workers will be monitored and mentored from an

experienced worker for a period of 3 months. After a period of 3 months the green hand sticker will be removed

from the workers hard hat

Green Hands Program • Mentor Duties

Responsible to provide supervision, coaching and mentoring to all new workers assigned to them.

Verify that new workers receive adequate training to safely complete their tasks. Follow up with new worker on a continual basis to verify all concerns related to

safety are answered. • New Worker Duties:

Responsible for the health and safety of themselves and all others on the work sites.

Maintain communication and discuss concerns with mentor.

Respiratory Protection Program Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is a particular type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). RPE used to protect the individual wearer against inhalation of hazardous substances in the workplace

air. RPE should only be used where adequate control of exposure cannot be achieved by other means. Giusti Group of Companies offers employees Respiratory Protection Training

Employer responsibilities include:• An employer with responsibility for providing and maintaining the appropriate respirators, ensuring

that workers use them when required, and ensuring that respirators are well maintained and function properly.

Worker responsibilities include:• A worker with responsibility for using your respirator correctly, inspecting your respirator before use,

or cleaning, maintaining, and storing your respirator

BEHAVIOUR BASED OBSERVATION (BBO)/HAZARD ID

Provide information on workplace behaviors to prevent injuries Encourages safe work practices and addressing at risk behaviors to

prevent injuries. Measure Safe and Unsafe behaviors. Measure Positive interventions. Measure coach and correct interventions. Measure Supervisor interventions. Systematic observations of people at work. Provide data to measure intervention effectiveness and positive

reinforcement. Look at everything in the workplace but concentrate on people and their

actions

SAFETY MEETINGAll workers must attend

Weekly Scheduled Trade Safety Tool Box Meetings.

Toolbox Talks: A thorough safety meeting between

safety, foreman, and workers. Toolbox talks are held every day Weekly safety meeting is held once a

week

PUBLIC RELATIONSTHE FOLLOWING ARE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL:

Failure to comply with any aspect of the Safety Program where non-compliance has the potential for serious or fatal injury.

Fighting Possession or consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs – see Substance Abuse Policy. Theft, vandalism. Damaging, disabling or interfering with safety, fire fighting or first aid equipment. Harassment – see Respect in the Workplace Policy. Insubordination No call/No show

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Safety is Everyone's Responsibility, it’s a full time job, don’t make it a part time practice