Management Leadership and Organizational Commitment

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1 Management Leadership and Organizational Commitment Page 1 of 62

2 SPRAY-RITE HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICY Spray-Rite is committed to a proactive health and safety program aimed at protecting our staff, our property, our clients, the general public and the environment from injury or loss. Employees at every level are responsible and accountable for the company s health and safety performance. Active participation by everyone, every day, is necessary for the safety excellence this company expects. Spray-Rite Vegetation Control will set an example and provide leadership in the health and safety program. They will develop safe work procedures along with the help and input from the employees. They will also provide training and equipment appropriate for the tasks. Management is responsible to monitor and enforce the company policies as described in the Health and Safety Program and Disciplinary Policy. Workers at every level are to be familiar with the requirements of Alberta Human Resources and Employment Occupational Health and Safety Legislation as it relates to their work process. Workers are responsible for following all procedures, with an awareness of health and safety, and cooperating in achieving improved health and safety conditions at the work sites. Spray-Rite recognizes that people are our most important resource, and as such Our goal is to be a leader in loss control management in our field and provide a healthy, injury free work place for all our workers. By working together, in all elements of this program we will achieve this goal. Ruth Woodward - Owner Date Page 2 of 62

3 Spray-Rite Assignment of Responsibility and Accountability for Health and Safety Management: will set an example and provide leadership in the health and safety program; will provide information, instructions and assistance to all supervisory staff in order to protect the health and safety of all our employees; will understand and enforce the accident prevention policy as well as the OH&S Legislation as it applies to all areas of the company operations; will provide all supervisory staff with proper, well maintained tools and equipment as well as personal protective equipment as may be required; will provide ongoing health and safety training as required by legislation and industry; and will monitor all departments and projects and will hold them accountable for their individual safety performance. Supervisors: will know and apply Spray-Rite s safety policies and procedures and OH&S legislation; will ensure all employees are trained and educated to company standard and requirements, which included use and care of personal protective equipment; will advise employees of potential hazardous situations as they relate to their job tasks; will arrange for medical treatment as required, including appropriate transportation for treatment; will report all accidents/incidents/near misses/health concerns to senior management immediately; will take the lead role for accident investigations in their area of responsibility, working with the Safety Coordinator and JWHSC Representative; and will perform, or ensure a designate performs regular inspections as required in their area of responsibility Page 3 of 62

4 Spray-Rite Assignment of Responsibility and Accountability for Health and Safety Employees: are responsible to read, understand and comply with Spray-Rite s Health and Safety policies and safe work practices; are responsible to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing for their tasks; are responsible to report any unsafe, unhealthy condition to their immediate Supervisor immediately; are responsible to report any near miss, injury, equipment damage accident to their immediate Supervisor immediately and complete the required reports; are responsible to take every reasonable precaution to protect the safety of themselves, other workers in their area and the general public; are responsible to attend safety meetings and actively participate in the Health and Safety Program. Contractors, Suppliers and Visitors: are required to cooperate with the Spray-Rite safety representative in all areas of the Health and Safety Program; are responsible to report to their contact immediately upon arrival at the work site; and contractors and visitors will be held accountable to comply with all prescribed safety procedures while at Spray-Rite work sites. Sub-contractors: any person or organization hired to perform work on behalf of Spray-Rite is required to complete a sub-contractor orientation; all sub-contractors and their employees are required to understand and follow the Spray-Rite Health and Safety Program. Health and Safety Committee: to conduct regular meetings, record minutes and attendance; to conduct inspections as assigned; to assist in workplace investigations; to promote health and safety in the workplace Page 4 of 62

5 OBLIGATIONS OF EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS UNDER THE ALBERTA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 2(1) Every employer shall ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable for him to do so, (a) The health and safety of (i) workers engaged in the work of that employer, and (ii) those workers not engaged in the work of that employer but present at the work site at which that work is being carried out; and (b) that the workers engaged in the work of that employer are aware of their responsibilities and duties under this Act and the regulations. (2) Every worker shall, while engaged in an occupation, (a) (b) take reasonable care to protect the health and safety himself and of other workers present while he is working; and cooperate with his employer for the purpose of protecting the health and safety of (i) himself; (ii) (iii) other workers engaged in the work of the employer; and other workers not engaged in the work of that employer but present at the work site at which that work is being carried out. Page 5 of 62

6 SPRAY-RITE GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RULES AND ENFORCEMENT POLICY All staff members are expected to comply with all health and safety rules as well as all of Alberta s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. Management is expected to set an example and enforce the rules. SPECIFIC RULES: Drug or alcohol use will not be tolerated at any time Failure to comply will result in immediate dismissal Cellular phones - will only be used for direct contact with management, co-workers and 911 purposes while on the jobsite. All vehicles must be parked in a safe manner before cell phones can be used while in company vehicles. No Smoking in effect in all Spray-Rite equipment. No Smoking in fuel area or any other designated areas. Safety reflective vests must be worn by all personnel at job sites. Respirators must be worn where any toxic vapors or particles are involved, as per OH&S Regulations and company policies and procedures. Eye protection is to be worn where potential eye hazards exist as per OH&S Regulations and company policies and procedures. Hearing Protection must be worn where required as per OH&S Regulations and company policies and procedures. Hard hats must be worn where there is a risk of head injury as per OH&S Regulations and company policies and procedures. ENFORCEMENT POLICY: Violations of Spray Tech Health and Safety policy, procedures and rules will result in disciplinary action as follows: FIRST OFFENCE: SECOND OFFENCE: THIRD OFFENCE: FOURTH OFFENCE: Verbal warning. Warning and recorded on employee file Three days suspension without pay. Termination Page 6 of 62

7 EMPLOYEE EVALUATION FORM NAME: Review Date: Last Review Date: Position/Location: Supervisor: Review Rating: Punctuality and time management consistently arrives at work in time to be dressed and ready to start work on time. Avoids personal business on Company time (telephone, visitors, friends, day dreaming, salesmen etc.). Displays a positive, polite, cooperative attitude towards management and co-workers. Contributes to the overall positive morale of the workplace. Can be called upon in high pressure situations (overtime, evenings, weekends, holidays). Low frequency of call backs on work performed. Places safety (property, equipment, vehicles, self, others) and proper use of safety equipment as a top priority. Conversant with Company policies and/ or procedures. Demonstrates stress tolerance and anger control. Demonstrates interpersonal skills disseminates clear, accurate information to supervisor. Satisfactory attendance record. Ability to effectively troubleshoot and address problems in the assigned area of responsibility. Displays satisfactory work ethics including maintaining a clean, orderly and organized work area. Willingly accepts instruction, suggestions, or direction. Willingly assists co-workers. Page 7 of 62

8 Participates in staff meetings, offers ongoing constructive suggestions to maximize shop efficiency, improve policies, procedures, etc. Avoids taking excessive liberties such as extended coffee and/ or lunch breaks. Demonstrates a genuine concern for, and promotes a positive Company image and reputation (co-workers, inspectors, public). Completes documents accurately and within appropriate time frames. Demonstrates respect, care and concern for company property and equipment. Produces the quality of work expected by the Company for this position. Pays attention to detail ability to recognize, evaluate, comprehend and prioritize and make rationale decisions with limited supervisory guidance. Produces the quantity of work expected by the Company for this position. Supervisors comments and Goals for Next Review: Page 8 of 62