The Contractor Health and Safety Policy serves as a crucial document for organizations engaging contractors in Canadian jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial safety regulations while protecting workers and maintaining safe operations. This policy becomes necessary when organizations regularly employ contractors for various operations, particularly in high-risk industries or regulated sectors. It incorporates requirements from the Canada Labour Code, provincial OHS legislation, and industry-specific standards, providing a framework for contractor management, risk assessment, training requirements, and emergency procedures. The policy addresses both routine and high-risk activities, supported by detailed procedures and forms, and should be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect changes in legislation or operational requirements.
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1. 1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the purpose of the policy and its application to contractors and subcontractors
2. 2. Policy Statement: Overall commitment to health and safety and general principles
3. 3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the policy
4. 4. Roles and Responsibilities: Detailed responsibilities of contractors, site supervisors, workers, and client representatives
5. 5. General Safety Requirements: Basic safety rules and requirements applicable to all contractor work
6. 6. Risk Assessment and Control: Procedures for identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace hazards
7. 7. Training and Competency: Required training, certifications, and competency verification
8. 8. Personal Protective Equipment: Requirements for PPE selection, use, and maintenance
9. 9. Incident Reporting and Investigation: Procedures for reporting and investigating accidents, incidents, and near-misses
10. 10. Emergency Response: Emergency procedures and response plans
11. 11. Compliance and Enforcement: Monitoring, inspection, and consequences of non-compliance
1. Confined Space Entry: Include when contractors may need to work in confined spaces
2. Working at Heights: Include for projects involving work above ground level
3. Hazardous Materials Handling: Include when work involves WHMIS-controlled products
4. Hot Work Procedures: Include when welding, cutting, or similar activities are involved
5. Environmental Protection: Include when work may have environmental impacts
6. Radiation Safety: Include when work involves radiation sources or equipment
7. Traffic Management: Include for work in areas with vehicle traffic
8. Noise Control: Include when work involves high noise levels
1. Schedule A - Risk Assessment Forms: Standard forms for conducting and documenting risk assessments
2. Schedule B - Safe Work Procedures: Detailed procedures for common high-risk tasks
3. Schedule C - Training Matrix: Required training for different types of work and positions
4. Schedule D - Incident Report Forms: Standard forms for reporting various types of incidents
5. Schedule E - Emergency Contact Information: List of emergency contacts and procedures
6. Schedule F - PPE Requirements Matrix: Detailed PPE requirements for different types of work
7. Schedule G - Safety Inspection Checklists: Standard checklists for safety inspections
8. Schedule H - Contractor Safety Orientation Package: Information package for contractor orientation
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