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Construction Safety Association of Ontario

Small contractor?

Self-employed?

Subcontractor?

Build Safety into

Your Business

Build Safety into

Your Business


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Construction Safety Association of Ontario

21 Voyager Court South, Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5M7

416-674-2726 1-800-781-2726 Fax 416-674-8866

www.csao.org [email protected]

Build Safetyinto Your Business


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In the past, members of the public have used printed information that was

outdated by subsequent improvements in knowledge and technology. Wetherefore make the following statement for their protection in future.

The information presented here was, to the best of our knowledge, current at

time of printing and is intended for general application. This publication is not

a definitive guide to government regulations or to practices and procedures

wholly applicable under every circumstance. The appropriate regulations and

statutes should be consulted. Although the Construction Safety Association of

Ontario cannot guarantee the accuracy of, nor assume liability for, the information

presented here, we are pleased to answer individual requests for counselling

and advice.

Construction Safety Association of Ontario, 2003 ISBN 0-919465-90-0

YOUVE MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE

You know that health and safety is good for business because accidents

can hurt your bottom line.

You dont want your workers, other workers, or the public injured.

You dont want to damage equipment and property.

Thats why youre reading this book.

Youre interested in safety because you knowit prevents human suffering and financial loss.

YOU HAVE A PARTNER

The Construction Safety Association of

Ontario is yourassociation. The assessments

you pay to the WSIB entitle you to the full

range of products and services available from

CSAO. Most of these products and services

are free.

Make use of the training, consultation, and

other resources you help to pay for and own.

YOUVE GOT THE EDGE

Ontario has the best construction health

and safety record in the world. That record depends on people who

understand the need for a safe, healthy workplace.

CSAO has helped to set Ontarios record. Since 1929 weve had years

of experience with many different companies. Wed like to help you.

Each year most construction companies operate without a single

lost-time injury. In fact, out of more than 35,000 registered companies,

fewer than 5,000 will have a lost-time injury this year.


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How much does an injury cost?

A single workplace injury can have a devastating effect on business.

Costs include

pain and suffering for victim and family

higher WSIB premiums

an average cost of $35,000

time to retrain replacement worker

lower morale delays and lost production

equipment and property damage

possible prosecution by the Ministry of Labour.

YOU HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES

As an employer in Ontario, you have legal responsibilities for the health

and safety of your workers. These responsibilities are spelled out in the

Green Bookthe Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations

for Construction Projects.

You should own the Green Book.

You can use the index to find the

health and safety requirements for

whatever work you do.

Buy a copy from CSAO

(1-800-781-2726) or from

Publications Ontario

(416-326-5300).

YOU HAVE CHALLENGES TO MEET

To benefit from Ontarios outstanding record, you have to make health

and safety part of your business.

The first step is knowing the causes of death and injury in construction.

Major causes ofaccidental death

falls

reversing vehicles

struck by object

electrocution.

Major causes of injury

falls

overexertion

struck by object

struck against object.

Unfortunately small construction

companies have a much higher

injury rate than larger companies.

That means youve got to pay more

attention to safety.


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As an employer, you must

comply with the Act and regulations

do everything you reasonably can to protect the health

and safety of your workers

report any injuries requiring health care

ensure that any required training is delivered.

CSAO has services and productsmost of them freeto

help you meet these requirements.

YOU CAN SET AN EXAMPLE

As the owner of a small company, you have to line up jobs, supervise

workers, and sometimes lend a hand yourself. What you do on site

affects the way your employees work.

Always wear your hardhat and safety boots.

When the job requires other protective clothing or equipment,

be the first to wear it.

Dont take chances.

Before you start work, explain any problems that might come upand how to handle them.

Use the right tools and equipment for the job.

Tell your employees to report hazards immediately.

YOU CAN SEND A MESSAGE

Explain to your workers what to do and how to do it safely. This is

especially important with new workers who dont know how to

recognize and control hazards.

You must provide training in the Workplace Hazardous Materials

Information System (WHMIS).

Depending on the work you do, you may also have to explain

fall protection

entering and working in confined spaces

working around live equipment and overhead powerlines

excavating and working in trenches

work on swingstages and suspended scaffolds.

You can use CSAO booklets, videotapes, and CDs to cover these and

other topics. CSAO also produces safety talks and safety tips that

you can deliver and distribute to workers. Most of this information is

available to you at no charge.

The best way to manage health and safety on the job is get some

training yourself. Sign up for Basics of Supervising. You can take

this program in the classroom or at home. Visit www.csao.org or

phone 1-800-781-2726 for more information.

YOU CAN BENEFIT

As an employer registered with theWorkplace Safety and Insurance Board

(WSIB), your benefits include

no-fault insurance

protection from lawsuits

coverage for lost wages and health care

help in returning injured workers to work.

If you hire independent operators, make sure

they meet legal requirements. Otherwise

you may be liable for their injuries or those

of any workers they employ.

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If you are an independent

operator and hire someone,

you must register with the

WSIB as an employer.

Remind your workers to tell

you about injuries immediately.

Where necessary, report the

injury to the WSIB to get the

coverage youre entitled to.

The Form 7 is designed for this.

Form 7

If a workers injury requires consultation or treatment by a health care

professional, you must

complete a WSIB Form 7, Employers Report of Injury/Disease

ensure that information in the form is as accurate as possible

sign the form only after reviewing it carefully (WSIB claims can

be extremely costly to you as an employer)

forward the form to the WSIB within three (3) days of notification

of the injury

complete any other WSIB forms required from you and your

employee during the life of the claim.

For more information, contact the WSIB at any of the numbers listed

on page 8.

Safety Groups

The WSIB has a special program for groups of companies that get

together to improve their health and safety performance and receive

rebates as a result.

Experience with Safety Groups has been very positive.

Most groups receive significant rebates for improved performance.

Safety Groups undertake activities that would be difficult for single

companies to carry out on their own.

For more information on Safety Groups, contact the WSIB or CSAO at

any of the numbers listed on page 8.

WHY WAIT?

Youre now ready to improve health and safety in your company.

You know

that health and safety is good for business

that you can benefit from Ontarios outstanding record

that you have a partner to help youCSAO

that you have responsibilities under the law

that CSAO can help you meet those responsibilities

that you can profit from Safety Groups.

The following sections of this guide provide tools you can use for better

health and safety performance.


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CONTACT PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP

Construction Safety Association of Ontario (CSAO)

www.csao.org [email protected]

1-800-781-2726 416-674-2726

Fax: 416-674-8866 Fax: 416-679-4069

Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)www.wsib.on.ca

Hamilton 1-800-263-8488

Kingston 1-800-267-9461

Kitchener 1-800-265-2570

London 1-800-265-4752

North Bay 1-800-461-9521

Ottawa 1-800-267-9601

Sault Ste. Marie 1-800-461-6005

St. Catharines 1-800-263-2484

Sudbury 1-800-461-3350

Thunder Bay 1-800-465-3934

Timmins 1-800-461-9856

Toronto 1-800-387-0080

Windsor 1-800-265-7380

Ministry of Labour (MOL)

www.gov.on.ca/lab/main

Toronto 1-800-268-8013

Central Region

(within Toronto) 416-314-5421

(outside Toronto) 1-800-991-7454

Eastern Region (Ottawa) 1-800-267-1916

Northern Region

(Sudbury) 1-800-461-6325

Western Region

(Hamilton) 1-800-263-6906

MAKE HEALTH AND SAFETY YOUR POLICY

Fill out and photocopy this policy for your employees.

It is the policy of this company to perform work in the safest manner

possible and in accordance with the Green Bookthe Occupational

Health and Safety Act and Regulations for Construction Projects.

Protecting employees from workplace injury and disease is our major

continuing objective.

All employees must work in compliance with health and safety legislation

and with the practices and procedures spelled out by this company.

It is in the best interest of all parties to consider accident prevention in

every activity. Commitment to health and safety must form an integral

part of this company.

Compliance with health and safety procedures will be regularly reviewed.

Violations will be recorded and addressed.

It is company policy to do everything we can to help each employee

enjoy a safe, productive future.

Signed __________________________________________________

company owner, president, or chief executive officer

Date __________________________________________________


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DEVELOP PROCEDURES FOR WHAT YOU DO

Whether the job is something you do every day or for the first time

tomorrow, specify the procedures for doing it safely.

The following are two examples: for working at heights and for

trenching/excavating.

WORKING AT HEIGHTS

Every worker in the crew must have proper safety harness, lanyard,

shock absorber, and rope grab where required

Inspect safety harness and attachments before each use and replace

any damaged components immediately

Check guardrails and covers of floor/roof openings daily to ensure

they are installed properly and are adequate

Identify fall hazards with the crew for each job

Identify anchor points to be used and configuration of lifelines or

other systems

Ensure that workers are trained to use the equipment and follow the

procedures specified for the task or project

Inspect ladders regularly

Remove damaged ladders from service and provide replacements

Check on prior training and knowledge of new-hires

Check site for overhead powerlines that may pose hazards

Keep ladders and materials away from overhead powerlines

Keep debris and materials away from ladders and floor/roof openings

or edges

Use fall-arrest equipment when guardrails need to be temporarily

removed

Always replace the guardrail as soon as possible

Temporarily restrict access to the unguarded area

Report any new fall hazard to employer


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TRENCHING AND EXCAVATING

Arrange locates of underground services (gas, electric, telephone,

water, etc.) at least two weeks before job starts. Contact Ontario

One Call at 1-800-400-2255, Fax 1-800-400-8876, or www.on1call.com

Personally check that all locates are complete before excavating

Review soils report (if available) to assess need for shoring systems,

trench box, etc.

Ensure that excavator operator knows the location of all underground

services in the area to be excavated

Comply with any restrictions in the locate report regarding machine

excavation near buried utilities

Train workers and operators regarding different soil types and how

trenches must be sloped for each

Check for overhead powerlines that may pose hazards during excavation.

Never store material or equipment under powerlines.

Where necessary, arrange for de-energizing or other protection.

Use trench box or shoring system if walls of trench cant be adequately

sloped (depends on soil type - check regulatory requirements for

different soils)

Ensure that shoring system, trench box, and ladders are in good condition

Ensure that workers are trained in installation and removal procedures

for any shoring system that will be used

Instruct workers not to enter or work in areas of the trench which are not

properly sloped or which are outside the trench box or shoring system

ORDER WHAT YOU NEED TODAYUse this Quick Start order form.

Item Price Quantity ordered

Occupational Health and Safety Act andRegulations for Construction Projects the green book, absolutely essential

$13.50

N/C*

N/C*

N/C*

N/C*

N/C*

$24.95

$19.95pkg.of 5

N/C*

Construction Health and Safety Manualfully illustrated, comprehensive

CSAO Training Catalogue programs andcourses, including dates, times, andlocations

Entry Level Training CDs coveringlegislation, site safety, PPE, materialshandling, and back care

Basics of Supervising classroom orhome-study training in effective supervisorytechniques and health and safety duties

Products and Services catalogue of CSAOresources to improve your health and safetyperformance

Basics of Fall Protection training kit Meet your legal obligation to train yourworkers in fall protection and keep recordsof instruction

Basics of Fall Protection: Users Guide tobe issued to each worker you train in fallprotection; includes proof-of-training card

Safety Talks 70 talks on practical, hands-ontopics to deliver to workers on the job

*No charge for employers registered in one or more WSIB construction rate groups


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Company ________________________________________________________

Contact person ___________________________________________________

Mailing address __________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

______________________________ Postal Code________________________

WSIB Firm number _______________________________________________

Phone number ___________________________________________________

Mail or fax your Quick Start order form to

Customer Service

CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO

21 Voyager Court South

Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 5M7Fax: 416-674-8866

Fax: 416-679-4069


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