SUGGESTED GUIDELINESFOR

A WRITTEN SAFETY PROGRAM OUTLINE

(Firm Name)

1. POLICY STATEMENT

(Firm name) is committed to providing and maintaining a safe work place. Our SafetyProgram objectives are to eliminate and/or control the hazards caused by, for example:

a) Dangertreesb) Improperfalling practicesc) Working too closed) Not wearingseat beltse) Inadequatetraining and supervisionf) Workingon steep slopes

2. PERIODIC REVIEW

A review of the Safety Program will be conducted (annually) with workers, supervisorsand management to determine weaknesses and re-establish goals and objectives.

3. SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

Specific written instructions for workers to follow will be issued and made available tothe workers where required.

4. INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION OF WORKERS

Instruction

(Firm name) must ensure that all workers are adequately trained to perform the jobfunction for which they are hired. Further, these workers will be responsible for carryingout their job functions in a safe manner and have the right to refuse to do work whichwould create a hazard to the safety of themselves or any other person. Written jobsafety breakdowns will be issued to the workers for each specific job function.

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Supervision

Each worksite will have a designated supervisor who will be responsible andaccountable for the safe direction and instruction to each worker under his control, Thesupervisor(s) will continually monitor all aspects of their worksites to ensure complianceof established safe work standards.

5. INSPECTIONS

Inspections of worksite(s) will be conducted at leastdetermine unsafe conditions and work practices.

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6. INVESTIGATIONS

Accidents and near misses will be investigated to determine the cause and to preventrecurrence.

7. FIRST AID

First aid supplies, services and equipment as outlined in the Occupational Health andSafety Regulation, Part 33, will be available at the worksite(s). These will be monitoredregularly to ensure availability.

8. RECORDS AND STATISTICS

This firm will maintain records of all safety related information that can be used duringthe periodic review of the Safety Program for determining necessary courses of action.

9. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

An Occupational Health & Safety Committee will be maintained in accordance with theWorkers Compensation Act, Part 3, section 125 through 140. The Committee will meetmonthly (or),

NOTE:

. For larger firms that have licensee's involvement, the Safety Committee is usuallymade up of representatives from each jobsite and licensee representatives.

. For smaller firms, usuallyall the workerstake part in regularsafety meetings.

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GUIDELINES FOR A SAFETY PROGRAMIN THE

LOGGING INDUSTRY

Part 2

1. POLICY, LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION

Section 3.3(a) of the OHS Regulation

Outline

Establish a written outline of the Occupational Health & Safety Program. This is awritten outline of what the management plans to implement and maintain in regards tothe essential elements of a safety program.

Policy Statement

Provide a written policy statement that outlines the employer's aims and objectivesregarding safety at the jobsites. The management should set goals and objectives thatare realistic. It is recommended that the employer's goals and objectives address thehazards and work practices that are causing most of the accidents and injuries in theforest industry today; such as snags, improper falling practices, working too close andnot wearing seat belts.

Responsibilities

This policy statement shall clearly define the responsibilities of the employer,supervisors and workers.

Availability

The written program outline and policy statement will provide a basis for an effectivesafety program. It should be signed by the employer, communicated to the employeesand, if possible, posted in an area that has been set up for safety related Information.

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2. PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHPROGRAM

Section 3.3(d) of the OHS Regulation

Provisions for holding periodic management meetings for the purpose of reviewinghealth and safety activities and incident trends.

This review should include the analysis of accident/incident trends to determine if thegoals and objectives have been met and for determining necessary courses of action.Action plans will guide the responsible personnel towards the elimination of accidentsand the control of hazards at the workplace. Positive plans should be the result of thisexercise.

3. SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

Section 3.3(c) the OHS Regulation

Provide appropriate written instructions for workers to follow which supplement theOccupational Health & Safety Regulation and include, but are not limited to, thefollowing:

. The minimum distance allowed between the falling hazardous area and otherworkers.

. The procedureto follow in the event a problemdevelopsduring the normalworkroutine such as falling difficulties, skidding difficulties and adverse weatherconditions.

. Procedurefor fallers to follow to summonassistance in case of emergency.

. Howto report unsafeconditionsand work practices.

. When and howto report injuriesand the locationof first aid facilities and service.

. Howto reportaccidentsand near misses.

. Procedurefor evacuationof an injuredworker(s) (includephone numbers,etc.).

. A man-checkprocedurewhich also includesaccountingfor all workers at the end ofthe shift.

. Companyorganizationalrules, includingthe use of alcohol,drugs, etc.

. A disciplinaryprogramfor failure to complywith the OccupationalHealth & SafetyRegulation.

. Procedureto follow when there is doubt as to whethera work process is safe tocarry out or not.

. Procedures for traffic control while falling along roadways, etc.

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4. INSTRUCTION AND SUPERVISION OF WORKER

Section 3.3(g) of the OHS Regulation

Provision by the employer for the instruction and supervision of workers in the safeperformance of their work, as required by Part 3, section 115 and 117 of the WC Act.

General Duties of Emplovers - Part 3, section 115(e) of the WC Act

Every employer must provide to the employer's workers the information, instruction,training and supervision necessary to ensure the health and safety of those workers incarrying out their work and to ensure the health and safety of other workers at theworkplace.

General Duties of Supervisors - Part 3, section 117 of the WC Act

Everysupervisormust ensurethe healthand safetyof all workers under his or her directsupervisionand ensurethat the workers under his or her direct supervisionare madeaware of all knownor reasonablyforeseeablehealthor safety hazards in the areawhere they work.

5. INSPECTIONS

Section 3.3(b) of the OHS Regulation

Provision for the regular inspection of all premises, equipment, work methods and workpractices, at appropriate intervals, to ensure that prompt action is undertaken to correctany hazardous conditions found.

6. ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS

Section 3.3(e) of the OHS Regulation

Provision for the prompt investigation of accidents to determine the action necessary toprevent recurrence, as required by Part 3, section 172 through 177 of the of the WCAct.

Provide written procedures which include:. Those accidents/incidentsthat are to be investigated. Who conducts the investigations. When the investigations are to be conducted. The distributionof the reports. Who conducts follow-up, if requiredCopies of accident investigations to be posted or distributed to workers.

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7. FIRST AID

Part 33 of the OHS Regulation

Ensure that the occupational first aid supplies, equipment and services are fullyprovided and maintained at each jobsite.

Ensure all workers are informed of who the first aid attendant is, where that attendant islocated, and how to summon the attendant.

Ensure a treatment record book is provided and completed accurately.

8. RECORDS AND STATISTICS

Section 3.3(f) of the OHS Regulation

Maintenance of records and statistics, including reports of inspections and accidentinvestigations, with provisions for making this information available to the OccupationalHealth & Safety Committee and upon request, to an officer, the union representing theworkers at the workplace or, if there is no union, the workers at the workplace.

To review and analyze the effectiveness of the Occupational Health & Safety Program,accident/incident trends and the safety committee activities, the following records andstatistics must be maintained and available:

a) Jobsite inspection reports - firm and WCBb) Accident/incident investigation reportsc) Safety committee/safety meeting reportsd) First aid treatment record booke) WHMIS data sheetsf) Environmental monitoring reports (eg; hearing test reports)g) Assessment ratesh) Claims recordsi) Any other records and statistics that pertain to safety

9. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

Part 3, section 125 through 140 of the WC Act

The establishment and maintenance of an occupational health and safety committee,constituted and functioning as required by sections 125 through 140.

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For Larger Firms and/or Firms That Have Licensee Involvement:

Establish an Occupational Health and Safety Committee in accordance with Part 3,section 125 through 140 of the WC Act with representatives from each main jobsitelocation.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings to be held at least once a month,shortly after the inspection tours. Minutes of these committee meetings to be recordedand made available to the employer, workers and the Workers' Compensation Board.

The Occupational Health and Safety Committee to perform the functions and duties asoutlined in Part 3, section 130 of the WC Act.

Names and work locations of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee membersbe posted or communicated to workers so workers know who their representative is.

Crew safety meeting to be held at each jobsite regularly.

For Smaller Firms or Firms With No Licensee Involvement:

Firm might choose to have safety meetings with entire crew following an inspection ofthe jobsite.

Minutes of these meetings to be maintained for reference and distribution.

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