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CDN POWER PAC 780.452.0467 17221 106 Ave. Edmonton, AB T5S 1E7

Health and Safety Program Training & Communication

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all employees receive adequate safety, PPE, orientation and

equipment training.

POLICY:

The Company maintains a thorough training program to bring attention to the importance of Safe Work

Practices and hazard controls to the employees. A Company objective is to convey the importance of

safety education, with interest and value to employees at all levels.

The training must be systematically planned and promoted on a continual basis. The training program

is available to all employees to ensure that they possess sufficient competency and capability to

maintain their responsibilities safely.

The Company maintains a documented training matrix or other documentation that addresses the

training needs for all occupations within the organization. In addition to company requirements,

CDN. Power Pac must ensure that appropriate employees have been trained to meet Legislative

Training Standards.

The Company must maintain a system to track employee training records including renewals and

requirements. Managers are responsible for ensuring that the standard set is the standard met no

exceptions.

CDN. Power Pac will provide and ensure that all employees participate in the following training;

Site safety orientations for all new hires (conducted by the prime contractor on site).

Company orientations for all new hires (conducted either by CPP Safety or CPP Superintendent).

Job specific training (AWP, Fall Pro, WHMIS etc.….)

Leadership for Safety Excellence training for all CPP site superintendents/foremen.

In addition, safety meetings on ALL sites will be held on a regular weekly basis.



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RESPONSIBILITIES;

ALL PERSONNEL:

Each employee is responsible for ensuring that they maintain valid certification of courses

attended; and,

Active participation in undertaking all training courses.

Advising their supervisor, foreman, superintendents, etc. if they are not trained for a task for

which they are being assigned.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION:

Maintenance of the training program.

Delivering and/or coordinating instruction including third party courses.

Develop and implement training courses as required.

Development of S.E.T. (Specialized Emergency Training) online training course codes.

Sign and issue S.E.T. certificates to employees who complete and pass online courses.

Conduct company orientations if NOT conducted on site.

SUPERINTENDENTS / SUPERVISORS / FOREMEN:

Provide thorough and concise job instruction.

Inform the employee of safety requirements, proper selection and use of personal protective

equipment, and other relevant details.

Place the employee, for a reasonable amount of time, under the charge of a competent employee

for instruction and guidance. Allow them the opportunity to adjust to work procedures.

Re-instruct and/or correct, as necessary; and,

Inform the divisional manager of each new employee’s progress.

Ensure that no employee is assigned to duties for which they are not trained.



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Responsibilities (cont.)

MANAGERS:

Ensuring that basic training is provided to employees under their jurisdiction and evaluating the

employee’s performance.

Ensuring that an employee’s training profile accurately reflects the training required for that

employee.

Ensuring that all documentation is collected and forwarded to the appropriate destinations.

Ensuring personnel under their jurisdiction comply with customer requirements and attend Site

Safety Orientations offered by the customer; and,

Ensure that no employee is assigned to duties for which they are not trained.

Ensuring that adequate job instruction is provided for all employees and those under CDN Power

Pac’s supervision as it applies to their job.

NEW EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION;

The site foreman must customize the New Employee Safety Orientation to introduce the worker to their

work site environment. The orientation outlines people, equipment, material and environment, which

the employees must recognize before they enter the work place.

No employee is to work without first successfully completing the Orientation. Once the employee has

successfully completed the Company orientation they are ready to work, however, only in areas and/or

tasks for which they have been trained and with proper supervision.

Where the new worker is new to the electrical industry, or has minimal experience in the electrical field,

they may be required to undertake the “Worker Experience Program”. This program has been developed

to provide supervision and further training in the electrical industry by the site superintendent/

supervisor (See Sec.8. Worker Experience Management Program).

All Provincial, Federal and client requirements are always met and in most cases exceeded.

TRAINING RECORDS AND TRACKING;

Each supervisor/superintendent with CPP must ensure that a system is in place to track employee

training records including expiries and requirements. The training records will then be transferred and

maintained in the employee’s file.

Online training with S.E.T is also maintained in the company’s profile, and can be accessed by CPP’s

Health & Safety department for transfer to employees personnel file.



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EMPLOYEE CERTIFICATION TRAINING FILES;

CPP must maintain a physical training file for each employee. Training files must contain originals or

legible photocopies of all training certificates, registers, etc. Each training file must match the electronic

register of training records. These files must be easily accessible for audits.

Training files must not contain:

Medical Information such as drug and alcohol tests, audiometric exams, etc.

Personnel Records, such as wage information, hire-on packages, etc.

PROOF OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING;

Employees may be given proof of training for each course that is successfully completed depending on

client and/or divisional requirements. Training record printouts are available as are photocopies of the

training record from the employee training file.

Proof of training might include:

Competency Hard Hat sticker.

Certification Card.

Certificate.

TRAINING RESOURCES;

Training resources are the input needed for the training plan to be implemented and are usually

classified as internal or external. Both internal and external training are normally required to bring

employees to the desired competency. Internal and external courses should make up each company/

divisions training.

Internal training resources may include: External training resources may include:

New employee orientation (company).

In-house training facilities and aids.

New Worker Experience Program.

On-line training (done at office).

Alberta Construction Association (ACSA)

courses.

Group training courses, or joint training.

Local 424 Union provided training.

Tradesman certification.

Private sector courses and consultants.

On-line training (done on site / home).



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COMMUNICATION AND GROUP MEETINGS;

This section describes the various activities that promote, maintain, and enhance communications

within the organization.

Effective communications between all levels of management, supervisors, team leaders and employees

remains an ever important and proven incident reduction tool. By frequently providing important

Health and Safety and performance-related Information in an objective manner, skills and awareness

can be noticeably improved.

It is recognized that many of the recommended activities are already addressed in this program;

however, a well-planned and consistent approach will lead to even greater benefits over the long term.

Responsibilities:

MANAGERS / SITE SUPERINTENDENTS.

Managers are responsible for ensuring that group meetings are:

Attended regularly by themselves and all personnel.

Topics are pertinent and meaningful to employees; and must include performance indicators;

injury statistics.

Scheduled in advance, well planned, and conducted consistently.

Documented, the minutes posted, and copies are forwarded to the Health & Safety Advisor.

SUPERVISORS / FOREMEN / SUB-FOREMEN.

Daily Toolbox Talks/Pre-Job Meetings are conducted in an effective and productive manner prior

to work commencing.

The Toolbox Talk/Pre-Job Meetings are safety specific to people, equipment, materials, and envi-

ronment.

Employees involved attend meetings (as above).

The meetings (as above) are documented, logged, and retained on file; and,

Attendance of monthly meetings.

ALL CPP PERSONNEL.

Attending all scheduled group meetings.

Participation in the communication of safety concerns and programs at the meetings; and,

Applying and retaining the information communicated at the meetings.



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Communication and Group Meetings (cont.)

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADMINISTRATION.

Attending monthly/quarterly safety meetings.

Assisting management in the planning of safety meetings when requested.

Monitoring for consistency and compliance.

Presentation of new technology in accident prevention.

Preparing and distributing “Incident Bulletins”.

Ensuring minutes from quarterly Safety Meetings are documented and distributed to appropriate

Managers.

Weekly Safety Meetings - Weekly Safety Meetings are done per site and expected to last around 10-30

minutes and must include relative topics and time for employees to voice safety related concerns.

Weekly Safety Meetings must be documented and available for review.

Monthly Safety Meetings - Monthly Safety Meetings conducted per site and are expected to last from

30 to 60 minutes and must include relative topics and time for employees to voice safety related

concerns. Monthly Safety Meetings must be documented and available for review.

Pre-Job Meetings - The purpose of the pre-job meeting is to ensure that the prime contractor provides

information to sub-contractors about site-specific hazards and any required coordination with the site

employees, visitors and other contractors, as well as, to ensure that the sub-contractors understand that

they must fully comply with all applicable health and safety legislated requirements and relevant prime

contractor and client policies, programs and procedures.

Toolbox Talks - A toolbox talk is an informal safety meeting that is part of CPP’s overall safety program.

Toolbox meetings are generally conducted at the job site prior to the commencement of a job or work

shift. A toolbox talk covers special topics on safety aspects related to the specific job. Meetings are

normally short in duration (5 - 20 min) and cover topics such as work related workplace hazards, and

safe work practices. It is one of the very effective methods to refresh workers' knowledge, cover last

minute safety checks, and exchange information with the experienced workers.



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SPECIALIZED EMERGENCY TRAINING (S.E.T) REFERENCE LETTER;



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WHMIS PROGRAM;

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) program is to

ensure that all employees receive adequate training and knowledge in the safe handling, PPE, first-aid

treatment and disposure of hazardous materials in the workplace.

POLICY:

The Occupational Health and Safety Act Part IV and Workplace Hazardous Material Information

System (WHMIS) Regulation 860, require all workplaces to follow specific regulations in order to

minimize exposure to hazardous materials. CDN Power Pac (CPP) shall comply with the WHMIS

regulations in all its facilities. Applicable hazardous materials used with CPP shall comply with the

requirements of WHMIS.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Suppliers;

Classifying hazardous materials into the six WHMIS classes. A supplier must consider the technical

criteria of each of the six classes and determine the applicability to its products.

Providing supplier labels on the hazardous materials going to the workplace.

Providing MSDSs with the hazardous materials going to the workplace.

Providing any information available including trade secrets (confidential business information) to a

doctor or nurse in the case of a medical emergency.

2. Supervisors;

Advising workers of hazards in their workplace (OHSA, sec. 25, 27 and WHMIS (860) sec. 6). Su-

pervisors have a legal duty to be familiar with the WHMIS requirements as outlined in this pro-

gram and all other hazards associated with the job.

Identifying equipment, protective devices and measures to be taken to enable the employee to

work safely.

Ensuring that employees work as required, using the required equipment and protective

measures identified by the supervisor or by the Occupational Health and Safety Act or regulations.

Ensuring all hazardous materials in the workplace is properly labelled.

Maintaining a current file of MSDSs for all controlled products used in a work area. All MSDSs

must be current to within three years. New or updated MSDSs should be obtained from the

supplier.



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WHMIS Roles and Responsibilities (cont.)

Supervisor (cont.)

Providing worker education. Employee positions must be rated in terms of the potential risk of

exposure to hazardous materials on the job. Supervisors must ensure that adequate and

appropriate training is attained by employees who work with or in close proximity to hazardous

chemicals.

Updating hazardous materials inventories on an annual basis, as requested by the Health and

Safety Department.

3. Workers;

Working in compliance with OH&S legislation and the WHMIS regulation (860) and following safe

work procedures.

Reporting any hazards or personal chemical exposure incidents to their supervisor.

Not using any machine, equipment, etc., in such a way, or working in a manner, that places them or

others in danger.

Applying their WHMIS training to work safely on the job.

4. Health and Safety Administration;

Identifying hazards related to hazardous materials and processes.

Consulting in the development and review of the CPP WHMIS program.

Obtaining media information for site offices, trailers and for safety meetings.



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WHMIS CLASS AND DIVISION HAZARD SYMBOLS;



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WHMIS Class and Division Hazard Symbols (cont.)

Hazard

Symbol

Class of Controlled Products

Potential Hazard Handling

Instructions

Examples

Class A -

Compressed

Gas

Poses an explosion danger

because gas in cylinder is

held under pressure.

Container may explode if

heated.

May be an asphyxiate.

Container may explode if dropped.

Do not drop container. Keep container away from all ignition sources.

Store only in designated

areas.

Acetylene, Oxygen,

Carbon Dioxide in

Fire Extinguishers,

Propane.

Class B -

Flammable and

Combustible

Material

May burn at relatively

low temperatures.

May burst into flame

spontaneously in air or

release a flammable gas on

contact with water.

May cause a fire when exposed to heat, sparks, or flames or as a result of friction.

Keep the material away

from heat sources and

other combustible

materials.

Never smoke when working

with or around material.

Store in a cool fire proof area.

Acetone, Kerosene,

Butane, charcoal, varnish,

spray paints, Ammonia,

Chlorine

Class C -

Oxidizing

Material

Poses a fire and or

explosion risk in the

presence of flammable

combustible

material.

May cause fire when it

comes into contact

with combustible

materials such as

wood.

May burn skin and

eyes upon contact.


from combustible

materials and store in

designated area.


from sources of ignition.

Wear proper protective

equipment, including eye,

face and hand protection

and protective clothing.

Nitric Acid, Organic

peroxides, Hydrogen

peroxide



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Class D,

Division 1

Poisonous and

Infectious

Material:

Immediate and

serious toxic

effects

Is a potentially fatal and poisonous substance.

May be fatal or cause

permanent damage if it is

inhaled or swallowed or if it

enters the body through

skin contact.

May burn skin and eyes upon contact.

Handle material with extreme caution.

Avoid contact with

the skin or eyes by wearing the proper

protective equipment, including

eye, face and hand protection and

protective clothing.

Avoid inhaling by working in well –ventilated areas and or wearing respiratory equipment.

Wash and shower thoroughly after using

Store the material in

designated places only.

Sulphuric Acid,

Acrylonitrile, Cyanide,

Hydrofluric Acid,

Fuming Nitric Acid

Class D, Division

2

Poisonous and

Infectious

Material: Other

toxic effects

Is a poisonous substance

that is not immediately dangerous to health

May cause death or

permanent damage as a

result of repeated

exposures over time.

May be a skin or eye irritant.

May be a sensitizer, which

produces a chemical allergy.

May cause cancer.

May cause birth defects or

sterility.

Avoid skin and eye contact

by wearing all protective

equipment necessary

including eye, face and hand

protection and protective

clothing

Avoid inhaling by working in well-ventilated area and/or using respiratory equipment.

Store the material in designated places only.

Lead, Mercury,

Toluene, Xylene,

Methylene

Chloride.



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Class D, Division 3

Poisonous

and Infectious Material:

Biohazardous infectious

materials

May cause a serious

disease resulting in illness

or death.

Take every measure to

avoid contamination.

Handle the material only when fully protected by the proper, designated equipment.

Handle the material in designated areas where engineering controls are in place to prevent exposure.

Aids, Hepatitus B,

Salmonella,

Malaria.

Class E -

Corrosive Material

Causes severe eye and

skin irritation upon

contact.

Causes severe tissue

damage with prolonged

contact.

May be harmful if inhaled.

Keep containers tightly

closed.

Avoid skin and eye

contact by wearing all

necessary protective

equipment, including

eye, face and hand

protection and

protective clothing.

Avoid inhaling by using

in well-ventilated areas

only and/or wearing

the proper respiratory

equipment.

Bleach,

Hydrochloric Acid,

Sulfuric Acid,

Ammonium

Hydroxide,

Sodium Hydroxide

Class F -

Dangerously

Reactive Material

Is very unstable.

May react with water to

release a toxic or

flammable gas.

May explode as a result of

shock, friction or increase

in temperature.

May explode if heated

when in a closed

container.

Keep material away

from heat.

Open containers

carefully, Do not drop

them.

Store the material in a

cool, flame -proof area.

Ozone, Picric

Acid, Florine,

Hydrogen

Cyanide, Sulfuric

acid



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WHMIS CLASSES AND POTENTIONAL HEALTH EFFECTS;

CLASS A : COMPRESSED GAS -

A substance that at room temperature (20 ºC) is in the gaseous state and kept under pressure.

(e.g. oxygen, anhydrous ammonia, chlorine, acetylene, etc.). Examples found on campus are acetylene,

helium, ammonia, argon, chlorine, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and propane.

If the head of a gas cylinder is broken off, the escaping gas can propel it like a rocket.

If overheated, the cylinder could explode even if the gas is not explosive or flammable.

Some gases such as chlorine and ammonia are poisonous.

If a leak develops, concentrations of the gas in the air could become life threatening.

A major leak from a cylinder in an enclosed space will replace some of the air.

Some compressed gases (e.g. acetylene, propane and hydrogen) are flammable. An air-gas mixture

leak of this nature in a room can be dangerously explosive.

All cylinders of compressed gases must be secured by chains or straps so they won't fall over.

Cylinders are strapped or chained to a cart, and are always transported with the protective

cylinder cap (not a regulator) in place.

Pressurized cylinders should be stored where they will not be exposed to temperatures above

50ºC.

Empty cylinders should be labelled as such and stored separately from full ones.

CLASS B : FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS -

A solid, liquid or gas that will ignite and continue to burn if exposed to a flame. Combustible liquids have

a flash point between 37.8 ºC to 93.3 ºC, whereas flammable liquids have a flash point below 37.8 ºC.

Flash point is defined as the lowest temperature at which a flammable liquid gives off sufficient vapor to

form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface or within a vessel.

This class includes six types of materials:

Flammable gas, e.g. acetylene, propane Flammable liquid, e.g. methanol, xylene

Combustible liquid, e.g. acetic acid Flammable solid, e.g. aluminum powder

Flammable aerosol which uses a flammable gas

as a propellant, e.g. propane, butane

Reactive flammable material which reacts

violently with water, e.g. calcium carbide, metal



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WHMIS Classes and Potential Health Effects (cont.)

Class B : Flammable & Combustible Materials (cont.)

Many solvents and lubricants are flammable or combustible liquids (e.g. diethyl ether, varsol) and

many aerosols (e.g. spray paints, WD-40) contain flammable compressed gases as propellants.

If inhaled, solvent vapors can affect the brain. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, staggering,

fainting, and slurred speech. Some solvents (e.g. diethyl ether) are anesthetics. If excessive

amounts of the chlorinated vapors (i.e., carbon tetrachloride, methylene chloride) are inhaled

regularly over months or years, they may cause cancer or chronic liver and kidney damage.

Solvents tend to remove protective oils from the skin, causing chapped skin, dermatitis or skin

rashes after prolonged or repeated exposures.

Solvents splashed into the eyes can cause severe irritation.

Petroleum distillates (e.g. varsol, gasoline) can cause a severe reaction if the liquid gets into the

lungs.

Avoid sparks and flames near solvents, especially flammable or combustible solvents.

Do not store solvents, particularly flammable ones, in sunlight or where they may be heated above

room temperature.

Do not store or transport solvents together with strong acids or with oxidizers.

Move victims of vapor inhalation to fresh air and give artificial respiration if required.

If the material is splashed into the eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Use a non-abrasive soap when washing these materials from the skin.

If a spill occurs, identify the spilled material, get help immediately, use protective equipment, and

contain the spill using a suitable absorbent such as sand.

Use a respirator when handling spills in an enclosed space.

Use the buddy system when cleaning up hazardous spills.



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CLASS C : OXIDIZING MATERIAL -

Any material that causes or contributes to the combustion of another material by yielding oxygen or any

other oxidizing material, whether or not the material itself is combustible, e.g. hydrogen peroxide,

oxygen, potassium permanganate.

CLASS D : POISONOUS AND INFECTIOUS MATERIAL -

This class includes three further divisions:

Class D1: Materials causing immediate and serious toxic effects.

These are materials which cause serious harmful effects, including death, within a short period of time

after exposure. This division has two further subdivisions:

Subdivision A: Very Toxic Material. i.e., LD50 (oral)<50mg/kg E.g. chlorine, potassium cyanide.

Subdivision B: Toxic Material. i.e., 500mg/kg>LD50 (oral)>50mg/kg E.g. hydroquinone.

NB: LD50 is lethal dose 50 – the single dose of a substance that causes death in 50% of a test animal

population by exposure to the substance via absorption, ingestion or injection. It is expressed as

milligrams of substance per kilogram o f the animal’s body weight. The route of exposure and the

species of animal is often also indicated.

Class D2: Materials causing other toxic effects.

This division includes materials which cause chronic toxic effects. This division has two further

subdivisions:

Subdivision A: Very Toxic Material. This includes materials which can cause: Chronic toxicity,

Teratogenicity, Carcinogenicity, Reproductive toxicity, Respiratory tract sensitization.

Subdivision B: Toxic Material. This includes materials which can cause: Chronic toxicity, Skin or eye

irritation, Skin sensitization, Mutagenicity.

Class D3: Bio hazardous infectious material.

An organism or its toxins that may cause serious infectious disease. e.g. viruses, bacteria.



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CLASS E : CORROSIVE MATERIAL -

A substance that will erode steel or aluminum or destroy animal tissues, e.g. sodium hydroxide

(caustic soda), hydrochloric acid. Some examples of acids are sulphuric, nitric and muriatic acids.

Some examples of alkalis are sodium hydroxide (caustic soda, lye), potassium hydroxide, ammonium

hydroxide (ammonia), and liquid drain opener. Some examples of other chemical irritants are

formaldehyde and calcium chloride.

Many acids and alkalis are corrosive when concentrated. They will burn the skin and eyes.

If diluted, they are better described as irritants. Irritants will cause reddening and pain, but

probably no permanent damage if washed off promptly.

Strong acids should be stored separately from other types of chemicals.

Many strong acids and alkalis generate heat when mixed with water which could cause them to

boil.

Always add acid to water, not water to acid.

For splashes on the skin or in the eyes, wash with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical

attention.

If a spill occurs, identify the spilled material and get help immediately. Sweep up solid materials

or soak up liquids with a neutralizer (available from Spill Kits).

Always wear protective equipment.

CLASS F : DANGEROUSLY REACTIVE MATERIAL -

A material which will react with water to produce a poisonous gas or which will undergo a reaction if

the container is heated, pressurized or agitated, e.g. hydrogen peroxide and aluminum sulphide

produce hydrogen sulphide gas in water.



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WHMIS LABELLING;

1. Supplier Labels:

A "supplier" is anyone who manufactures, processes, packages or imports controlled products. The

supplier is obligated to provide package labelling and MSDS's. The "supplier label" will have the

following seven categories of information:

1. Product Identifier - The product name or number must be identical to the product identifier on the MSDS.

2. Supplier Identifier - This will include the supplier, manufacturer or importer's name and the location of the principal

place of business.

3. Reference to MSDS - A statement such as "SEE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET" is required and must appear on the

WHMIS label when an MSDS is required.

4. WHMIS Hazard Symbols - These must meet the regulatory specifications. All symbols will have a distinctive circular

border, and must be displayed in a color that will not be confused with TDG safety marks, such as the orange explosive

symbol found in TDG regulations. Prohibited colors are contained in the WHMIS Regulations. Often these symbols appear

in black and white only.

5. Risk Phrases - Wording which clearly indicates the risks involved when using the product.

6. Precautionary Measures - Safe handling, use and storage information for the product.

7. First-Aid Measures - A clear description of the immediate steps to be taken in the event of harmful contact with the

product.

In addition to the above, supplier labels must also have a distinctive "hash mark" border, letters,

numbers which contrast distinctly from any other markings on the containers. For "suppliers labels"

information must be in English and French, for all seven categories. For containers of 100 milliliters

[ml] or less only the following four categories of information need be provided on a supplier label:

1. Product identifier 2. Supplier identifier

3. A reference to the MSDS 4. Hazard symbols



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WHMIS Labelling (cont.)

2. Workplace Labels:

If a controlled product is transferred at the workplace to other containers, the employer may need to

apply a workplace label to the new container. Workplace labels provide the following information:

Product Identification, Information for safe handling, A statement indicating that the MSDS is available.

Workplace labels may be in the language of choice at the workplace.

A workplace label is not needed when the product is used in a laboratory, the product will be under the

control of the employee who transferred the product to the new container for use on the same shift, or a

controlled product is produced in a laboratory for research and development work in the same

laboratory.

Product Identification

Flammability

Reactivity

Health

Personal

SEE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



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WORKER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM;

SCOPE:

The CDN Power Pac Worker Experience Program will ensure that new workers with little or no

experience in the electrical industry will have the adequate training and competency to perform the

assigned tasks that are required of them. This program does not replace the requirement for trade

tickets, industry training programs or certification for equipment operators. This program will ensure

that the training that he/she has acquired for their apprenticeship demonstrates that they can perform

their required tasks effectively, knowledgably, and safely.

When a new worker is hired on with CDN Power Pac, they are required to complete a Safety Orientation

Information session which is conducted by the Project Superintendent or Project Foreman and/or the

Health and Safety Advisor. Along with the Safety Orientation more formal training will be provided as

necessary. This training will be documented in the employee’s training record which is included in their

Personnel Employee File with CDN Power Pac. Other training may be documented on attendance of

weekly safety meetings, toolbox talks and tailgate meetings.

The CDN Power Pac Worker Experience Program will be implemented by the Project Superintendent.

The Project Superintendent has no limitations on the amount of employees they see fit that would

benefit the Worker Experience Program. Employees that would require and/or would benefit from the

Worker Experience Program would have the following criteria;

New employee to the project site regardless of apprenticeship status.

New or current employee with CDN Power Pac with a 1st year Apprenticeship.

MENTORING:

The Project Superintendent will mentor and coach the new employee by evaluating the training and

experience they already have and help the employee understand safety on the work site including

hazard assessment, practices and procedures. The worker will then be observed performing the

required tasks and evaluated. Continued mentoring and coaching will assist the worker to conform to

the required behavior on site and ensure that with correct demonstration of work tasks they will be

completed in a safe and competent manor. Duration of the mentoring program will be determined by

the complexity of the work task, equipment and/or process.

Competence will be determined by the Project Superintendent when the worker can safely demonstrate

their learned safety behavior, and competent, correct use of tools and/or equipment.

It is the due diligence of the Project Superintendent to ensure that progress forms on the mentored

employee are filled out accurately and correctly.



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Worker Experience Management Program (cont.)

The forms used to monitor the employee’s progress are;

CDN Power Pac New Worker Evaluation.

(Used to determine the employee’s understanding of the company’s H&S Policy and previous

training)

CDN Power Pac Competency Observation.

( A two part form used to observe the employee’s use of tools and/or equipment)

The Project Superintendent will instruct and mentor the new employee from a developed lesson plan,

specific to the tasks at hand. The Superintendent may require help from another proven qualified and

competent worker from the same worksite project.

The Project Superintendent or mentor of the employee may obtain information on work safe

procedures and safe work practices and other related material from the Company’s Health and Safety

Manual. Other resources utilized for training will be the owner’s manual for equipment and tools, and

previously completed Job Hazard Assessments and Pre-Job Inspection Forms.

The CDN Power Pac Worker Experience Program is designed to improve the knowledge and skill set of

all of their employees out in the work site, therefore reducing the probability of an incident.

Improving the competency of the workers is extremely beneficial to both the workers and the company.

Trained and competent workers will improve quality of workmanship, job efficiency and help provide a

safer worksite.



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NEW WORKER EVALUATION FORM

Worker Information:

Name: ______________________________________________________ Date of Hire: _______________________________________

Apprenticeship/Journeyman # ____________________________ Worksite/Project:_________________________________

Have Read and Understand:

Company Health and Safety Policy Company Rules and Regulations

Progressive Discipline Procedure Zero Tolerance Policy

Completed Health Surveillance Questionnaire Provided Emergency Contacts

Previous Experience and Training:

Blueprint Reading Electrical Experience (yrs/mo)

Supervision of workers (5 and under) Supervision of workers (Number)

Safety:

Course Certificate # Expiry Date

WHMIS

CSTS

First Aid

Fall Protection (regular/OSSA)

Confined Space (regular/OSSA)

Fire Watch

H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide Alive)

TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)

AWP (regular/ OSSA)



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New Worker Evaluation Form (cont.)

Equipment:

Tools:

Equipment Certificate # (if applicable) Years’ / Months Experience

Company Truck

Scissor Lift(Aerial Work Platform)

Forklift (electric/gas)

Skid Steer

Zoom Boom (Variable Reach Lift)

Aerial Boom

Trencher (walk behind)

Trencher (sit down)

Tool Brand Years’ / Months Experience

Circular Saw

Drill (battery/cord)

Angle Grinder

Table Saw

Radial Arm Saw

Chop Saw (Cut-Off Saw)

Jig Saw

Oxy/Fuel Cutting Torch

Cable Cutter (Ratchet/Hydraulic)

Wire Stripper/ Crimper

Mechanical Bender

Hand Bender

Knockout Punch (Hand/Hydraulic)

Band Saw

Sawzall

Heat Gun

Drill Press

Multimeter

Clamp Meter



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COMPETENCY OBSERVATION TOOLS

Worker’s Name:_____________________________ Date: _____________________________

Tool Being Used: ________________________________________

Has Reviewed Safe Work Procedure: YES NO N/A

Worker has successfully demonstrated the ability to operate this tool without direct supervision:

YES NO

Worker Signature:_____________________________ Mentor Signature:____________________________________

Process Practice Comments Acceptable

Tool Selection Selects the correct tool and/or attachment if required

PPE Is wearing the correct PPE required to complete the task

Inspection Inspects the tool and/or attachments for any defects or hazards

Worksite In-spection

Fills out or Checks job JHA for worksite hazards. Ensures work area is safe.

Performing Task

Ensures operation of tool as per SWP and in a controlled manner. Worker demonstrates working out of the line of fire. Worker demonstrates proper holding of tool.

Housekeeping Ensures work area is cleaned of any debris that may have been created by tool. Tool is properly disconnected and put away after use.



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COMPETENCY OBSERVATION EQUIPMENT

Worker’s Name:___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

Equipment Being Used: __________________________________________

Equipment Make and Model: ____________________________________

Worker’s Certification # to operate equipment (if equipment is vehicle, Appropriate Driver’s License required):

Cert #: _______________________________________ Expiry Date: ____________________________

Worker has successfully demonstrated the ability to control and operate this equipment safe and

competently.

YES NO

Worker Signature:_______________________________________ Mentor Signature:_____________________________________

Process YES NO N/A

Knows regulatory requirements and equipment’s manufacture’s operation, inspection and

Is wearing the correct PPE for the equipment being used and task at hand

Correct usage of a fall protection system is being used (if required)

Worker has correct certification for fall protection harness (if required)

If fall protection is being utilized, fall hazards have been identified and mitigated

Fall protection rescue plan has been reviewed and signed off (if required)

Inspects equipment for visible defects and potential hazards

Understands and follows the SWP associated with the equipment

Knows and understands the emergency procedures associated with the equipment

Is aware of worksite surroundings and has visible and/or verbal communication with spotter

Fills out or checks worksite JHA form and signs off

Identifies and knows how to use controls

Pre-start and post operation checks

Start up and shut down of equipment as per manufacturer’s and site specific requirements

Equipment controls and functions, including implements or other attachments, brakes and maneuverability are checked and adjusted; any faults are reported and rectified. Defective

Equipment is put back in original condition and location (if possible)



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STANDARD TOOL LIST;

As stated in the collective agreement between the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta and

Local Union 424 International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (Article 12, Section 12.07), the following is

the Standard List of Tools that is to be supplied by all Journeymen and Apprentice Electricians.

Please use this checklist as a guideline when requested to bring tools to site. If there are deviations from

the list your Site Superintendent, Supervisor or Foreman will let you know.

Name: ___________________________________________________

Site: _____________________________________________________

TOOLS:

1—HAMMER 1—HACKSAW FRAME

1—KEYHOLE SAW 1—10`` LEVEL

1— 3/4 x 16`MEASURING TAPE 1—TERMINATING SCREWDRIVER

1—FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER 1—PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

1—SOCKET SCREWDRIVER No. 6 1—SOCKET SCREWDRIVER No.8

1—SOCKET SCREWDRIVER No.10 1—CENTRE PUNCH

1—TAP WRENCH 1—6``ADJUSTABLE WRENCH

1—10``ADJUSTABLE WRENCH 1—10``WATER PUMP PLIERS

1—8``LINESMEN PLIERS 1—DIAGONAL CUTTING PLIERS

1—NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS 1—STRIPPING KNIFE (RE-TRACTABLE BLADE)

1—SMALL TOOLBOX 1—SMALL SET HEX KEYS (ALLEN KEYS)

1—VOLTAGE TESTER (120-600V) 1—WIRE STRIPPER (Ideal 45120 or equiv.)



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TOOLBOX TALK FORM;

Site/Area: _______________________________________________________ Supervisor:___________________________________

Conducted By: __________________________________________________ Date:_________________________________________

Reviewed by:_____________________________________________ Date: __________________________________

SCOPE OF WORK

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

Worker Comments / Concerns: Action Required: Assigned To:

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Name of Worker Signature of Worker



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SAFETY ACKOWLEDGEMENT FORM;

I, _______________________________________________(print name here), employee of CDN Power Pac, hereby state

that I have read through the provided safety documentation and any questions that I have been asked.

I also state that I understand the documents and intend to comply with the company safety rules and

regulations.

I also understand that should I fail to comply with the rules and regulations set forth, the company and

its supervisors cannot be held responsible for any injuries that I may sustain.

____________________________________________________________ (employee signature) _____________________ (date)

____________________________________________________________ (supervisor signature) _____________________ (date)

Employee Name: _________________________________________________________

Address : ____________________________________________________________ City:_____________________________

____________________________________________________________ Province: _______________________

Phone Number: ( )___________________________________ E-Mail: ________________________________________________

Driver’s Licence #: ___________________________________________________________________

Province (If different from above): _________________________________________________

Emergency Contact #1 : Emergency Contact #2 :

Name: ___________________________________________________ Name: ___________________________________________________

Phone No. : _____________________________________________ Phone No. : _____________________________________________

Relationship : __________________________________________ Relationship : __________________________________________



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HEALTH SURVEILLANCE QUESTIONAIRE;

If you have a known physical condition or disability such as epilepsy, diabetes, impaired eyesight,

impaired hearing, back trouble, heart trouble, aversion to heights, or are subject to dizzy spells, please

advise your supervisor. This information remains PRIVATE and CONFIDENTIAL and is only referenced

in the unfortunate circumstance that an accident/incident has left you unable to communicate with site

safety.

This information is necessary to ensure your health and safety and that of your co-workers. Previous

injuries or exposure to certain elements could put your health at risk. Information provided on this

form will assist with appropriate placement for work in accordance with your limitations. This

information does not impede your employment with CDN. Power Pac in any way.

Do you have any of the above physical conditions or disabilities? Yes No

Do you have any additional “not mentioned” handicaps? Yes No

Do you or are you taking any medications? Yes No

Do you have any previous injuries or exposures? Yes No

If answered Yes to any of the above please explain:

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I ____________________________ hereby certify that all statements made on this health and safety form are

correct and to the best of my knowledge. If required, I authorize CDN. Power Pac to investigate fully, all

information contained in this form. I understand that any misrepresentation by me in this application

will be sufficient cause for denial or termination of employment.

Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

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