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If you don’t know the answer, say, “I would ask my supervisor”

 

Review the key COR questions:

RESPONSIBLILTY

• Can you describe your health and safety responsibilities?
  • Protect my health and safety and the health and safety of others
  • Follow established safe work procedures
  • Use protective equipment, devices and clothing
  • Don’t engage in horseplay
  • Report unsafe conditions, equipment and acts
  • Don’t work under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Don’t come to work or operate equipment without enough sleep or rest
  • Work with the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee
  • Cooperate with WorkSafe BC

• Is there a process to ensure that contractors are meeting their health and safety obligations?
  • Yes, they sign a Health and Safety contract before working on the Menno Place campus

PPE & EQUIPMENT

• When workers are required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), have they been trained in the use, maintenance and limitations of it?
  • Yes, there is training in orientation. Managers train their staff in the use of Protective Protection Equipment

• Do you know what to do if you encounter broken or defective equipment?
  • Use the tag-out process to have the equipment moved or repaired

EDUCATION

• Does the employer have a formal orientation?
  • Yes, this happens for all new staff, all newly-transferred employees and all who are returning after a lengthy absence

• Are written safe work procedures readily available to workers?
  • Yes, they are available in each department and through SharePoint

EMERGENCY

• Do you know how to contact first aid?
  • Yes, through training in orientation and signage on OHS bulletin boards

• Has training been given to employees who have a lead in an emergency?
  • Yes. We have regular emergency training drills for leaders and team members

REPORTING

• Is there a system for you to report unsafe / unhealthy conditions or practices?
  • Report to supervisor. Submit WorxHub request

• Do you know how to report an incident or an accident?
  • Yes. Complete Near Miss or Incident Report

LEADERSHIP

• Are managers and supervisors leading by example?
  • Yes. This is an expectation for all on the Menno Place campus.

• Are corrective actions communicated to workers?
  • Yes. Recommendations for corrective actions are brought to the Joint Health and Safety Committee. Responses are recorded in the Joint and Health Safety minutes for all to see.