First Steps for Supplier Readiness: Meeting WorkSafeBC Health and Safety Requirements

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1 First Steps for Supplier Readiness: Meeting WorkSafeBC Health and Safety Requirements 2015 Employers Advisers Office. All rights reserved. The Employers Advisers Office encourages the copying, reproduction and distribution for Employer or Employee use of this document. However, no part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or distributed for profit or other commercial enterprise, nor may any part be incorporated into any other publication, without written permission of the Provincial Government of British Columbia.

2 Presentation Overview Introduction Employers Advisers Office a Resource for Employers Mandatory (WorkSafeBC) Safety Requirements Large Operator Example Clearing Small Operator Example Medical Services Exceeding Safety Minimums Resources for Moving Forward

3 The Employer s Advisers Office Provide independent: advice assistance education and representation (EAO) on WorkSafeBC issues to Employers where there is merit.

4 Gearing Up for LNG Work Bid for Work Proponent Requirments Compliance with Legislation and Regulation

5 Workplace Legislation BC Claims Assessments Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Established in 1917 in British Columbia No fault insurance system funded by employers

6 Safety at Work Legislation Part 3 Occupational Health and Safety General Duties - Employers; Workers; Owners; Supervisors; Prime Contractors (s s. 124) OHS Reps and Committees (s s. 140) Discriminatory Actions (s. 150 s. 153) Accident Reporting, Investigation (s. 172 s.186) Enforcement: Orders; Penalties (s. 187 s. 198) Supported by Prevention Policies

7 1 of 2 General Duties of Employers (s.115) Responsible for own workers & other workers Must comply with Act, Regulation, Orders Remedy hazardous conditions Ensure workers: aware of hazards comply with Act aware of rights and duties

8 1 of 2 General Duties of Employers (s.115) Maintain protective equipment & clothing Ensure that workers use them Information, instruction, training & supervision Act & Regulation must be readily available Consult and cooperate with joint committee Cooperate with WorkSafeBC

9 Safety at Work Regulation Core Requirements (Parts 1 4) General Hazard Requirements (Parts 5 19) Industry/Activity Specific Requirements (Parts 20 32) Supported by Guidelines & Policies

10 What Type of Safety Program is Required for my Business? Example #1 Excavation company who wants to bid on clearing work (20+ workers) Example #2 On-Site Medical Service Provider who wants to bid on LNG Project (less than 8 workers)

11 Formal OHS Program Required When Workforce of 20 or more workers, AND at least one workplace determined to create a moderate or high risk of injury, OR Workforce of 50 or more workers Board Officer Order

12 Formal Safety Program - Elements A. Policy statement B. Inspections C. Written instructions D. Management meetings E. Investigations F. Records & statistics G. Instruction & supervision

13 Safety Program for Example #1 Formal Program required by law Documented Core Requirements (Parts 1-4) Industry/Activity Requirements

14 Small Operations Less formal program Regular monthly meetings Must meet all core requirements (Part 1-4) of the Regulation

15 Safety Program for Example #2 Monthly safety meetings Documented Core Requirements (Parts 1-4) Industry/Activity Requirements

16 Voluntarily Exceeding Standards Certificate of Recognition Program (COR) Benefit to both employer & workers Financial incentives Oil and Gas certifying partner Enform For LNG Suppliers this is the likely type of regime that will need to be in place to qualify for contract opportunities.

17 Resources Employer Obligations Workers Compensation Act OHS Regulation, Policies, Guidelines WorkSafeBC s Small Business Primer Available online

18 Here to Help you with WorkSafeBC Prince George Abbotsford Richmond Nanaimo Victoria Kamloops Kelowna Trail

19 Additional Resources Enform ( COR Certifying Partner for Oil and Gas LNG in BC ( LNGBuyBC Program (

20 Questions?

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