DIVERSITY
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN 2007-07-16
Since August 1997,I have been the hands-on president of C.W. Smith Crane Service Limited and have read and understood the Ontario Health and Safety Manuals (including November 2006) and the implications. During this period no C.S. Smith journeyman crane operator has caused an accident due to incompetence that has resulted in personal injury.
Both the Sales Managed Jeffery Robertson and thee Operations Manager Kevin Robertson hold active 339A crane operator tickets and have diversified experience to and including “big” machines to 500 tons. Both hold AZ Drivers Licenses.
All the journeymen (crane operators) hold Ontario 339A tickets and are qualified and duly competent to complete the job to which they are assigned by C.W. Smith. All their 339A and AZ tickets are clean and free of industry demerits.
We are proud of our professionalism and dedication to our trade and function on a daily basis to the Health and Safety standards set out by our government, our trade and the contractors we serve.
Starting in august 2006, the management of C.W. Smith organized a Health and Safety Day for all our employees and the contents of the program included a refresher course in safety and also touched on WHMIS and Fall Safe taught by an instructor from the Construction Safety Association for Ontario and First Aid and Emergency Response was taught by a St Johns Ambulance qualified professional nurse.
All cranes and vehicles have on board a complete Health and Safety package, a Documentation package and the required First Aid kit. All are kept current. All operators carry a valid Ontario 339A Crane Operators ticket on their person.
It is hoped that these initiatives will hold C.W. Smith Crane Service Limited in good stead as we answer your needs to make a lift on your premises.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to be of service. Our operators will acquit themselves as professionals to get the job done in a timely manner taking into consideration the Health and Safety Standards that are required in today’s work place.
Yours truly,
Jean A. Smith
President.
To Whom It May Concern
It is the policy of C.W. Smith Crane Services Limited to perfortm work in the safest manner possible and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety ct and regulations made under the Act.
Protecting employees from workplace injury and disease is a primary and ongoing objective. All operations management and journeymen hold 339A Hoisting tickets and AZ Driver’s Licenses as required to be qualified in the Crane Rental sector of our industry.
All employees must work in compliance with health and safety legislation and with the practices and procedures spelled out by Smith Cranes.
It is in the best interest of all parties to consider accident prevention in ever activity. Commitment to health and safety is an integral part of Smith Cranes.
Compliance with health and safety procedures will be regularly reviewed. Violations will be recorded and addressed.
It is the policy of Smith Cranes to do everything possible to ensure that each employee works in a safe and health environment on a daily basis.
Yours truly,
Jean A. Smith,
President.
Basic Health and Safety Rules
The following Health and Safety Rules apply within the premises of C.W. Smith Crane Services Limited, on customer job sites and on connecting roadways.
Before leaving home base, every journeyman and apprentice shall do a walk-around of their machine and vehicle and initiate (if required) notes in the Mobile Crane Log. On return, at the end of the day, a final walk-about should be completed. If there are any repairs that could not be completed on the jobsite, a C.W. Smith Repairs Request form will be completed and filed appropriately.
1. Every employee shall work or conduct themselves in a safe manner and shall comply with all company rules, policies and procedures. All the jobsite rules, policies and procedures will be followed without question.
2. Any injury, whether it requires medical attention or not must be reported to the CWS Supervisor and Dispatch right away. A form located in the Safety Packet must be filled out and handed in to the office as soon as possible. For an injury requiring medical assistance, call 911 immediately and also alert the jobsite superintendent.
3. No employee shall operate any machinery or equipment unless qualified and properly authorized. Qualified operators in Crane Rental shall have a 339A Hosting Ticket and an AZ driver’s permit. An apprentice must have a licensed journeyman present at all times when on the seat.
4. Seat belts must be used at all times where applicable.
5. Employees must promptly report all unsafe acts and conditions to their Supervisor/Dispatch. All accidents with machines and vehicles (even dings) must be reported to Supervisor/Dispatch. A form (located in the safety packet) must be completed and handed into the office that day. Details ca be forgotten with the passage of time. Each person involved will complete a form independently. Dispatch will call the appropriate authorities immediately.
6. Jewelry or clothing that is loose or dangling, or rings will not be worn in the workplace.
7. No employee shall wear hair in such a way that presents a risk of injury while working with machinery.
8. All employees are required to wear a bump cap ad safety glasses where appropriate.
9. Protective equipment such as earplugs or earmuffs, dust masks, respirators must be worn when required. Hard hats will be worn at all times when operating equipment or on the jobsite in an active area. Sweat bands are also an asset on hot days.
10. All employees must wear safety boots at all times in the shop, in the yard and on the jobsite.
11. Coveralls will be worn I the shop, in the yard and on the jobsite at all times. No sleeveless shirts and shorts, thank you. Jobsite rules must be followed as we are on site by invitation.
12. Safety goggles must be worn when using compressed air to clean equipment or machinery. UV rated sunglasses should be worn in full sun. UV rated sun block should be used on exposed skin on sunny days.
13. Horseplay is not permitted on the premises or on the jobsite.
14. No smoking is permitted on the premises, in the equipment or in vehicles or in any enclosed space. Jobsite rules in this regard must be followed.
15. Any person found in an unfit condition to safely perform their duties will be removed from the premises or the jobsite.
16. Employees must maintain their workplace in a safe condition and remove any objects or debris that may cause accidents or injuries.
17. The Driver’s Daily Log should be completed each day as required and handed in with the job ticked and the ticket time.
The above rules are designed for the safety and health of all employees and it is your responsibility to co-operate in enforcing and adhering to these rules.
Smith Cranes employees are expected to act in a professional manner at all times. Failure to observe these rues will result in disciplinary action being taken, possibly resuting in suspension or discharge.
C.W. SMITH CRANE SERVICE LIMITED
WORKERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Review the Health and Safety information frequently that is located in thee Health and Safety Packet on board every C.W. Smith Crane Service unit.
2. Do not do any job that you are not qualified to do. Apprentices must work under the supervision of a journeyman at all times.
3. Report any hazards or unsafe conditions to the jobsite supervisor and dispatch.
4. Report all accidents, injuries and near misses to dispatch and fill out the paperwork at once (located in the H&S Packet on board).
5. Follow emergency response plans when necessary.
6. Clean up your work area daily.
7. Make sure that your Health and Safety courses are current and that your professional paperwork is up-to-date. Report any license impediment to management immediately.
8. Work in a safe and courteous manner at all times and observe the jobsite rules.
9. Come to work well rested and in a good frame of mind, prepared and attired to work.
10. If on an out-of-town assignment, carry a travel kit just in case it is needed.
Dated: 30 March 2007
C.W. SMITH HEALTH AND SAFETY NOTICE
YOUR ARE ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR OWN BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. Wear appropriate clothing
No loose clothing
No sleeveless shirts or shorts (except under coverall)
2. Wear coverall and hard hat
3. Wear safety gloves and safety vest as required.
4. Use your sweatband as required.
5. Do not smoke!!! On premises – CW Smith Crane
In cabs of trucks
In cabs of cranes
Ob job sites
6. Keep water on hand and do not get dehydrated – this affects your judgment and sight
7. Be free of alcohol, drugs, over counter drugs and if you are on mediation – take is as prescribed!
8. Wear sun or protective glasses as required
9. Protect the back of your neck (sun block, collar, kerchief)
10. Apply sun block at home (20+) (face, arms, back of neck)
11. Abide by the required safety regulations per contractor.
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