Safety is a core value at Alpine Precision Tree Services. We are committed to eliminating and reducing work site incidents.

Alpine Precision Tree Services Ltd. is committed to a health and safety program that protects our workers, others (i.e., contracted employers) who enter onto our property and the general public.

The employer, supervisors and workers at all levels are responsible and accountable for the company's health and safety performance. Health and safety excellence includes the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, psychological, and social well-being of all employees. Our goal is a healthy, injury-free workplace for all workers. By working together, we can achieve this goal.

You must be able to understand and comply with the Alberta OHS Act, manufacturers’ instructions, policies and rules. This legislation applies to all worksite in Alberta.

There are copies of the OHS Act, Regs and Code, and the Health and Safety Program located in the main office.

EMPLOYERS will set the example and provide employees with proper equipment, training, and facilities to perform the assigned jobs and tasks. Management will identify the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other Acts and Regulations that apply to the workplace and ensure compliance. Management supports coordination of health and safety among all workers on the job site. We promote and maintain the physical, phycological and social well-being of our employees.

SUPERVISORS are responsible for setting company safety standards and establishing programs that will ensure all employees are provided with adequate training and proper instruction to conduct the work safely. Supervisors will monitor job performance. They are to have a working knowledge of and adhere to those laws and regulations outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other Acts and Regulations.

EMPLOYEES will perform their duties in accordance with company policies, rules, and procedures. They are to have a working knowledge of and adhere to those laws and regulations outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other Acts and Regulations. Employees at every level are responsible and accountable for the Company’s overall safety initiatives.

It is the responsibility of ALL to:

• Report any unsafe conditions or acts performed on the job site to your supervisor, the Site Superintendent or Senior Management if you are unable to correct them.
• Fully cooperate and correct unsafe conditions or acts immediately when requested.

OHS Workers Rights:

1. Right to know about hazards that may be present in the workplace
2. Right to Refuse Dangerous work - (if you reasonably believe there is an undue hazard to yourself or others. “undue hazard” means a hazard that poses a serious and immediate threat to the health and safety of a person. OHS Act, s. 17(1))
3. Right to Participate in H&S activities, including inspections, training, H&S meetings.

The Health and Safety Representative meets with management to discuss and address health and safety related concerns in the workplace. They allow workers to participate in occupational health and safety and support the three basic rights of workers:

• the right to know
• the right to participate
• the right to refuse dangerous work

Your H&S committee representative is:

NAME: Theo van Zyl

EMAIL: theo.m.vzyl@gmail.com

PHONE #: 403-493-5290

They meet quarterly, if you have any concerns that you wish addressed contact the HSR above.

Training is in two parts:

• your initial orientation when you start work.
• and regularly scheduled safety / toolbox meetings.

Workers are required to receive and participate in any training, and competency checks for the duties they perform. Attendance at regularly scheduled safety/toolbox meetings is mandatory. 

Only operate equipment that you have received the proper training and/or certification to operate and with authorization of the employer/ owner.

Hazards exist in many forms. They can be visible or hidden, a condition or an act.  Control of hazards are necessary to ensure the site is safe before you start work. 

Recognition of hazards is a critical step of any health and safety program.

There are 2 types of hazard assessment:

• Risk Hazard Assessment
  • focuses on regular routine tasks you do everyday
  • completed by managers/supervisors
  • reviewed annually
  • you can view a copy of the this for your job role within the safety manual
• field level hazard assessment
  • focuses on work site tasks
  • performed immediately before work starts at a new job site, or if new hazards are introduced at a familiar work site
  • completed by workers and supervisors
  • reviewed on an ongoing basis

High Hazard Work Sites - (ie tree work)

You will be required to assist with completion of digital e-Hazard Assessments, identifying, reporting, and controlling hazards, which must be completed daily, and copies submitted.

Eliminating hazards from the work site is always the best way to protect workers.

However, this is not always realistic or possible. Wherever possible all hazards identified that cannot be eliminated will be controlled with methods following the hierarchy of controls:

1. Engineering Controls
2. Administrative Controls
3. Personal Protective Equipment

All employees and contractors must understand what applies to them and follow all hazard control methods available.

We have developed:

1. General Rules and Policies
2. Safe Job Procedures (including Safe Work Practices and specific Codes of Practice)

to reduce identified hazards, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by engineering controls.

Safe Job Procedures include:

• Safe Work Practices (SWP) a set of guidelines on how to perform a task safely
• Safe Job Procedure (SJP) a written, systematic descriptions of how to complete a job safely and efficiently from start to finish.

Copies of all SJP’s can be found in the health and safety manual and must be reviewed before working on new tasks.

All workers are responsible to understand and follow the SJPs for any specific tasks and to follow them. E.g. ladder use, hand tools, cleaning products.

You must know how to use, inspect before use & maintain all PPE required for each task.

Minimum PPE for work sites that must be worn:

• steel toed boots
• helmet
• hi-vis vest
• eye/ear protection
• or as specified in the SWP/SJP.
• Fall Protection Equipment is required when working at height

The company has zero tolerance for any violence or harassment in the workplace. Violence and Harassment prevention plans & procedures are available in the health and safety program.

All workers must refrain from causing or participating in harassment or violence, report any incidents of harassment, discrimination, or violence on the work site to their supervisor, superintendent, or Senior Management.

1. Formal safety inspections are held regularly; workers are responsible to participate as requested.
2. You must understand and follow all manufacturer guidelines for the maintenance and inspection requirements of all equipment they use.

General housekeeping in the workplace will receive considerable attention during inspections.  Good housekeeping, demonstrated by the orderliness and cleanliness of the job site, suggests a safe, well-managed job and pride in the workers and contractors' work. 

Poor housekeeping leads to injuries, damage to equipment/property and costly delays.

All workers must understand and follow the Emergency Response Plans (ERP), you will find the ERP's in the trucks/trailers including the evacuation procedure, location of Muster points and contacts for the site.

The ERP's have instructions on what to do for specific emergencies such as medical, fire, evacuation etc.

The ERP also contain important information about the location of emergency equip, contact details for first aid, emergency trained staff, and site details.

When you hear an audible alarm (3 consecutive blows of horns /whistle) proceed to the MUSTER POINT.

All workers on site are required to take part in emergency drills.

Reporting Incidents

Workers are responsible to report to their site supervisor ALL incidents, and unsafe acts including but not limited to:

1. unsafe work practices
2. unsafe work conditions
3. incidents
4. occupational illness
5. near misses
6. violence and harassment
7. spills

Investigating Incidents

It is the responsibility of the company and the health and safety committee (HSC) to fully investigate all incidents to establish cause and prevent recurrences. It is the responsibility of all workers to participate and cooperate in any investigations.

Violence or harassment claims will be treated confidentially, and investigations are completed by senior management.

Work Refusals

We have developed a work refusal policy to outline when a worker may refuse work, they feel is unsafe and the procedures we will take when a refusal is made. Any worker who refuses to perform their duties because of a legitimate safety concern will not face any reprisal because of this action.

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) has been developed to ensure all workers are informed, trained and understand how to store, use, dispose of and emergency treatment required when handling hazardous materials in the work place.

SDS Sheets are available in the Google Doc Folder. All supervisors have this available on their phones. If you need a copy ask administrator to share the folder with you.

ALL workers must complete current WHMIS training.

9. This WHMIS pictogram stands for:

The H&S rules shall apply to ALL employees and contractors in the best interests of maintaining a healthy, safe, and positive work environment.

Legislation and the Rules
All employees and contractors must abide by the OHS Act, any other applicable legislation, manufacturers’ instructions, Rules, Safe Work Practices and Safe Job Procedures as a condition of employment or contract.

Failure to follow the rules may result in disciplinary action which is detailed in the H&S Program.

Drugs & Alcohol

It is a violation of company policy for any personnel to possess, sell, trade, or offer for sale illegal drugs or otherwise engage in the illegal use of drugs, cannabis, or alcohol on the job.

It is a violation of company policy for any personnel to report to work under the influence of illegal drugs, cannabis or alcohol-that is, with illegal drugs, cannabis, or alcohol in his/her body.

It is a violation of company policy for any personnel to operate or drive any machinery, including commercial vehicles while under the influence of illegal drugs, cannabis or alcohol-that is, with illegal drugs, cannabis, or alcohol in his/her body.

It is a violation of company policy for anyone to use prescription drugs illegally. (However, nothing in this policy precludes the appropriate use of legally prescribed medication.)

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Welcome to the company, please work safe and refer to your supervisor with any questions