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NCR Lafarge Asphalt and Road Construction

Simon Daigle

Health and Safety Coordinator - NCRNCR Safety Activity Update: Sep 24, 2008

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Health and Safety Update: Sep 24, 20081. CSST / MOL orders [Traffic Protection Plan] Inspector Dawn Gunter. Software

purchased and use TDB

Update: New orders.

2. Construction Audits – TBD Coming soon Sep / Oct 2008 (Qc, On)

Update: Results Due Date: Sep 30, 2008.

Changed: Oct 15 /08

3. TDG Requirements – Training & Other Requirements (Trucks)

Update: Training required for Ontario drivers (4hrs) and

Awareness session for Quebec Drivers (1hr).

Session Date: Sep 26, 2008, 1 to 5 p.m. 4 hours (Friday)

Will be provided by Jean Bruneau.

4. Health and Safety Gap Analysis – Due Date: Sep / Oct 08.

Update: Due Date (Tentative) Sep 25, 2008. Changed: Oct 15, 2008.

5. Mid-Season Health and Safety Refresher [Aug or Sep 2008]

Update: Sep 26, 2008 Breakfast @ 7 a.m. Session Starts 8 a.m.

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6. Lafarge Training Matrix – Management and EmployeesUpdate: Courses - Confined Space / WAH Aug 26, 27, 28, 2008 at 1649

Bearbrook Road (8 places left for WAH and 10 for Confined Spaces)[Simon D, Nicki I

7. Overhead Powerline Verification with Hydro OneUpdate: Locates now include this aspect of verification (Darryl)ACTION: Completed Aug 2008.

8. Miscellaneous [Clamp suggestion and assistive hoist to handle 250 lbs Pre-cast concrete casings for manhole structures (construction crews).

Update: In progress. Engineer specs received & under study. Alternate solution: Chains with three of four clips considered.Update: Sep 16, 2008. Purchase is pending review of technical specs.

Remarks: Lionel Racine has commented that the clamp was not engineered to handle pre-cast concrete rings or structures.

Update: Sep 24, 2006. Chains with three to four clips will be recommended to handle pre-cast concrete structures until such time that a a. more suitable method of handling concrete rings has not been identified as per industry’s best practices (Material Handling)B. A new SWP be developed (Construction Industry)c. The most current technology available in industry (as of 2008) be clearly identified.

Health and Safety Update: Sep 24, 2008

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Health and Safety Update: Sep 24, 20089. New Health and Safety Initiatives

Construction Safe Work Procedures (SWP)

A. Utility Knives Safety. Roll out Q3 Sep 2008. Sep 26, 2008.

B. Excavation and Trenching Safety. Roll out Q3 Sep 2008. Sep 26, 2008.

C. Traffic Control / Protection. Roll out Q3 Sep 2008. Sep 26, 2008.

D. Asphalt Unloading / Loading Safety. Roll out Q4 2008 or Q2 2009 (Pending)

10. Other Health and Safety items:

A. PPE distributed by Simon Daigle (eye wash bottles, first aid kits, eye protection) during construction site visits (Ontario, Quebec).

B. Construction sites visits: total # of sites visited (excludes completed projects)

1. Quebec: 50% of scheduled projects (sample: different work crews)

2. Ontario: 50% of scheduled projects (sample: different work crews)

[Looking for PPE & procedural compliance and PCE]

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1. MOL Orders MOL Order 2008504, OSH Act, O. Reg. 213/91, Section 67 4:

Every employer shall develop in writing and implement a traffic protection plan for the employers workers at a project if any of them may be exposed to a hazard from a vehicular traffic. ENSURE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLANS ARE IN PLACE FOR ALL PROJECTS INVOLVING ROAD WORK. On-going practice.

NEW: A new SWP developed and will be rolled out. Sep. 2008. The order was served on July 28, 2008. Is this order closed or further

action needed ? ACTION: Rick Seguin. Completed. Solution: The use of a software to design a traffic protection plan for

each street covered by projects (in progress with M. Rick Seguin). Who will use program ?

Traffic Control Training TBD – Full Training (2008/2009). Other training will be covered at the Mid-Season refresher.

UPDATE: Awareness Session provided CSAO (By Paul Parent). A pre-inspection list provided to be used for our traffic control and protection planning phases.ACTION: Completed: Aug 7, 2008 (1 hour)

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1. MOL Order (continued) New MOL Orders: MOL Order 2022653. Traffic Protection. Order served

on Aug 20, 2008. Compliance Due date: Aug 21, 2008.

ACTION: Completed. Ivan Levac.

MOL Order 2022654. Project Registration form. Order

served Sep 4, 2008. Compliance due date: Sep 5, 2008.

ACTION: Completed. Rick Seguin.

MOL Order 2025252. Flag person controlling traffic.

Our sub-contractor (Tomlinson) received this order on Sep 10, 2008.

Compliance due date: Sep 10, 2008. FOR DISCUSSION !

NO ORDERS given during a recent visit from the MOL at one of our

road construction sites. Inspector recorded visit as compliant Sep 15/08.

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1. CSST Orders

New CSST Orders: None.

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2. Construction HS Audits Date: Sep or Oct 2008 – UPDATE: In progress Aug 29, 2008

UPDATE: Completed. Ontario + Quebec sites n=6 Approximately 210 questions (will be reduced) Audit Team: Management & Employees,

Typically: 2 to 3 persons team Duration: 4 to 6 hours, across many sites

UPDATE: Aug 29, 2008. # sites completed n=8 UPDATE: Aug 29, 2008. Actual time: 20 hours

Tool: Questionnaire Type Methods: PCE (Physical Condition Evaluation) and Employee

Interviews, Document verification Post Audit Review and recommended corrective actions for follow-

up [responsible persons, deadlines]

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2. Construction HS Audits

Purpose: To assist the operation / facility in

1. focusing on the safety requirements of their operation, 2. to encourage continuous improvement,

3. to identify best practices, 4. to reduce the safety risk to employees and contractors, 5. to assess liability risk to the company.

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2. Construction HS Audits

The Audit should: 1. Detect weak, damaged, or worn components before they fail, 2. Check that the equipment can be operated safely 3. Report and repair equipment 4. Report and mitigate potential work site hazards 5. Limit downtime 6. Lower repair costs 7. Provide quality service and products to our customers 8. Comply with agency regulations 9. Identify and communicate new ideas and procedures across

the group

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3. TDG Requirements

Transportation of Dangerous Goods: applicability / rationale We have some requirements (training, Labeling) because

of diesel and gasoline handling / dispensing at our construction sites and transported via our Trucks

Some exemptions apply for diesel and gasoline Quantities used in the field (July 2008) :

Diesel (approx 1000L tanks) UN 1202 Gasoline (25 L cans) UN 1203

# of Trucks (NCR): 3 (Ontario and Quebec)UPDATE: Ontario Trucks almost compliant. Quebec truck

fully compliant but requires TDG/WHMIS labelling. ULC Tank Specs verification needed for TDG applicability Final response by Aug 16, 2008. Resp. Simon Daigle

UPDATE: TDG conformity determinations completed.

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4. Health and Safety Gap Analysis Due Date: Sep / Oct 2008 (Pending final audit dates)

UPDATE: Deadline - Sep 25, 2008 (Tentative).

New date: Oct 15, 2008. Typically identifies the same thing as audits Involves Asphalt Plants and Constructions operations A special focus will be on Safety Training Requirements (i.e.

Management Safety Training Matrix)

UPDATE: Lafarge Corporate Safety Department has schedule with STACS the following courses for employees and management for NCR region on Aug 26, 27, 28, 2008:

Confined Space (2 days) – S Daigle, Nicki I

Working at Heights (1 day) – S Daigle, Nicki I

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5. Mid-Season Safety Refresher

Guy Belanger and Simon Daigle will conduct the refresher

UPDATE: Simon Daigle will provide this refresher 4th week of September 2008 (Ontario crews) Sep 26, 2008.Guy is going to Paris FR. What about a going away gift for his promotion for director of safety ? Any suggestion ?

All Employees in the field (plant, construction) Similar to the start of the season “start up safety orientation”

but abbreviated to 50% of the content (major risks, best practices, HS Policies, Procedures, Emerg Resp, FGI, etc…)

FGI review will be covered by Jean Bruneau Sep 26/08

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6. Lafarge Training Matrix

Please review the document. Provide feedback via email to Simon Daigle. Suggestion on additional training ? [Mock Trial – Health and

Safety Violations] ??

UPDATE: No feedback received….via email…what’s uuuuuuuuuup with that ?

CONSENSUS BY ALL ON AUG 22, 2008:

Let’s wait for the off season for

management training !!!

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7. Overhead Power Lines Verification (On) Nominal phase to phase power voltage rating and minimum

distances to maintainVoltage Minimum Distance 750v to 150kv 3m 150kv to =< 250 4.5m > 250kv 6m

If unknown, verify with Hydro One or Local Utility and call Customer Communications Centre 1-800-367-0855.

When doing locates for construction projects, overhead power line verification must be ascertained with Hydro One if needed.

A record confirmation must be maintained for this aspect.Update: Aug / Sep 2008: A recent verification with Darryl

Howser and superintendents demonstrated its validity & practice. Verification: On-going (Oct to Dec 2008) on TCP/TPP, other.

Quebec standards verification: In progress.

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8. New Clamp Suggestion Current Practices

Truck Mounted Divot Arm• Manholes • Catchbasins• Other: PreCast Concrete • Capacity 650 kg

• Pros • No manual lifting• Ease of use

• Cons: • Equipment availability

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8. New Clamp Suggestion Current Practices

Manual Lifting• Manholes• Catchbasin frames• Catchbasin covers• Modulock risers

• Pros • No equipment

• Cons: • Severe injury

potential due to overexertion

• Possible LTAs

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8. New Clamp Suggestion The Grande Clamp

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8. New Clamp Suggestion Alternate Solution: Chains with clips

Update: Aug 22, 2008. In progress. Update: Sep 24, 2008. In progress.

* The difficulty of using the clamp:

a. it is awkward for storage purposes inside the Service Truck and

b. was not engineered designed for

pre-cast concrete rings or other heavy pre- cast concrete structures.

* Was originally designed for masonry work only

and not for use in road construction materials.

It would be fine for square rings but not for

circular rings.

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9. New Health and Safety Initiatives

New Health and Safety Initiatives

Construction Safe Work Procedures (SWP) A. Utility Knives Safety. Roll out Q3 Sep 2008. B. Excavation and Trenching Safety. Roll out Q3 Sep 2008. C. Traffic Control / Protection. Roll out Q3 Sep 2008. D. Asphalt Unloading / Loading Safety. Roll out Q4 2008.

Construction Tailgates: handbook prepared for the remaining season of 2008. Target: Field Supervisors (Ontario, Quebec) – French copies TBD (Requested)

Industrial Hygiene Reports (Nieslen Consulting – Paving Crews TO)

a. Noise survey. Other: Looking for suggestion for 2009 season (On Qc) ??

Please submit via email…Thx. Simon.

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10. Other Health and Safety Items

A. PPE distributed by Simon Daigle (eye wash bottles, first aid kits, eye protection) during construction site visits (Ontario, Quebec).

B. Construction site visits: total # of sites visited (excludes completed projects)

1. Quebec: 50% of scheduled projects (sample: different work crews)

2. Ontario: 50% of scheduled projects (sample: different work crews)

[Looking for PPE & procedural compliance (TCP and TPP, and Physical Conditions Evaluation PCE]

Questions?Comments?Concerns?