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Page 1: Safety

K&M Utility lines LTD

Safety manual

2008

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Health and Safety Policy

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SAFETY POLICY

K&M utility is committed to a safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public, from accidents.

Employees at every level, including management, are responsible

and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Accidents and incidents loss can be controlled through good management in combination with active employee involvement. Safety is the direct responsibility of all managers, supervisors and employees.

Our safety program will involve:

Developing safe work practice and job procedures for all employees to follow. Conducting a program of safety and health inspections to find and eliminate unsafe working conditions and practices, to control health hazards and to comply with the safety and health standards for every job. Training all employees in good safety and health practices. Develop and put in place appropriate work practices, tools, equipment and training, so that each one of us has the ability to identify hazards and deal with them effectively. Insuring the use of necessary personal protective equipment. Developing and enforcing safety and health rules and regulations and requiring that employees cooperate with these rules as condition of employment. Investigating every incidents, promptly and thoroughly, to find the cause and to correct the problems to avoid a re-occurrence.

An injury and accident free workplace is our goal. We trust that all of our staff will join with us in a personal commitment, to

make safety a way of life. ***The safety information in this policy does not take precedence over the Occupational Health and Safety act. All employees should be familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety act. Signed: Date: _____________

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ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSABILITIES

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ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSABILITIES

Manager

1 Establish a safety policy 7. Correct unsafe conditions 2. Provide a safe work place 8. Ensure first aid is provided 3. Maintain a safety program 9. Investigate incidents 4. Ensure the proper training of

workers 10. Report injuries to WCB &

WHSCC 5. Ensure PPE is available 11. Ensure compliance with 6. Ensure regular inspections are regulations.

completed. 12. Set a good example

Supervisor/Foreman

1. Promote safety awareness 7. Enforce safety rules 2. Establish safe work practices 8. Inspect for hazards 3. Instruct workers 9. Investigate all incidents 4. Correct unsafe practices 10. Ensure proper maintenance 5. Detect troubled employees 11. Comply with regulations 6. Correct unsafe conditions. 12. Set a good example

Worker

1. Use safe work practices 5. Report injuries 2. Identify unsafe conditions 6. Comply with rules and 3. Correct unsafe conditions regulations 4. Report unsafe acts 7. Make safety suggestions

8. Set a good example

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Monthly safety meetings

Date of Meeting / Date de la réunion

Workplace Location / Lieu de travail

Secretary / Secrétaire

Department/Crew / Service/Équipe

Personnel Present/Guests Present / Présences - Personnel/invités

Chairperson/Facilitator / Président/animateur

Personnel Absent / Absences

Review of Previous Minutes/ Révision du procès-verbal précédent

Old Business / Affaires découlant de la dernière réunion

Person(s)/Group Actioned / Personne/groupe appelé à agir

Action Date / Date prévue

Monthly Review Items / Sujets à traiter chaque mois

Person(s)/ Group Actioned Personne/ groupe appelé à agir

Action Date / Date prévue

1. Safety meeting minutes reviewed / Procès-verbal de la dernière réunion

?

2. Safety Manual, policies changes and reviews Frank 3. NB Power, NS Power, and K&M`s Health & Safety Monthly Incident

Reports reviewed / Rapport d’incidents mensuel du service de Santé et Sécurité d’Énergie NB,NS Power,K&M

?

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4. T & D – 911 messages reviewed / T/D – messages 911 foreman 5. Yearly Training Topic / Sujet de la formation Annuelle

Person(s)/ Group Actioned Personne/ groupe appelé à agir

Action Date / Date prévue

New Business / Nouvel ordre du jour

Person(s)/Group Actioned / Personne/groupe appelé à agir

Action Date / Date prévue

Signature of Chairperson / Signature du président ___ ____________________________ Date of Next Meeting / Date de la prochaine réunion ___ ____________________________

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HAZARD ASSESSMENT POLICY

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HAZARD ASSESSMENT POLICY

1. The Job supervisor will perform and review a hazard assessment with

every employee on the work site every morning or before starting any new job.

2. Review the comprehensive assessment regularly to ensure it ongoing suitability for our operational needs.

3. Prior to the start of any new project, a Project Site Hazard Assessment will be performed.

Project Hazard Assessments

Project Hazard Assessments will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure all necessary controls are in place and appropriate to the work to be done. Project supervisors will advise Management of any revisions during monthly Safety meetings.

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Project assessment

Site Coordinator/Person in Charge:________________________ Work Order #: __________________________________ Location: __________________________________ Date: _______________

Job Name:

Work objectives:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Review Work Package Review Standards One Line Diagram Field Work Order SWM Identify Role &Responsibilities Work Permit/Hold Off SCP Confirm Worker Qualifications Switching Plan SOP Form 359 ORR Corporate Safety Manual Material & Equipment Spot the Hazards (i.e. electrical, mechanical, environmental, underground facilities Specifics:

Control the Hazards (i.e. protective grounds, work area protection, PPE, safe limits of approach Specifics: Discuss Emergency Rescue Plans Specifics: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Request Feedback Confirmed workers' understanding of the work to be performed

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Re-evaluate Changes _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Maintain Effective Communication Keep an eye out for changes Lookout for your fellow workers Protect yourself at all times Wear proper PPE Work safe! Have you considered?

People Procedures Hardware/Equipment Environment

Crew Members: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle #_____________________________________________________________ Additional Comments: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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Daily tailboard meetings

Site Coordinator/Person in Charge: Work Order #: __________________________________ Location: __________________________________ Date: _________________________________________

Job Name:

Work objectives:

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Review Work Package Review Standards One Line Diagram Field Work Order SWM Identify Role &Responsibilities Work Permit/Hold Off SCP Confirm Worker Qualifications Switching Plan SOP Form 359 ORR Corporate Safety Manual Material & Equipment Spot the Hazards (i.e. electrical, mechanical, environmental, underground facilities Specifics: Control the Hazards (i.e. protective grounds, work area protection, PPE, safe limits of approach Specifics: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Discuss Emergency Rescue Plans Specifics: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Request Feedback Confirmed workers' understanding of the work to be performed

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Re-evaluate Changes _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Maintain Effective Communication Keep an eye out for changes Lookout for your fellow workers Protect yourself at all times Wear proper PPE Work safe! Have you considered?

People Procedures Hardware/Equipment Environment

Crew Members: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Vehicle: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Comments: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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Safe work practices and work procedures Policy

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Safe work practices and work procedures

The safe work practices and job procedures included in K&M`s safety manual are the minimum standard to be followed by every employees, in any circumstance, they will not overrule the work practices and job procedures established by OH&S, or any company that K&M is doing work for. As a private contractor, Most of K&M `s work is done for companies that have established their own work practices and they must be followed by every employees. A copy of those safe work practices and construction standards shall be available on every jobsite, and every employee shall be familiar with the safe work practices needed to do the work assigned safely and efficiently. All proposed safe work practices and work procedures will be reviewed by our employees and safety representative, and sent to management for approval prior to be implemented in daily routine. The safe work practices must meet or exceed all applicable legislation and industry standards, and provide safety and protection for the employees and general public. They must also consider the effect on the environment and minimize the risk of property and equipment damage. The supervisor is responsible to ensure that all safe practices are followed by employees. Our safe work practices will be reviewed annually and recorded. Signed:______________________ Date: ___________________

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Rules and regulations

Company Rules Consuming or being in possession of alcohol or illegal drugs on company

premises, or on any company job-site, is prohibited. Fighting, horseplay, practical jokes or otherwise interfering with other workers is

prohibited.

Theft, vandalism or any other abuse or misuse of company property is prohibited.

All unsafe acts and conditions, including "near miss" incidents, are to be reported to appropriate supervision promptly.

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All incidents that result in damage or injury are to be reported to your supervisor

immediately.

Clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be appropriate to tasks being performed.

All work shall be carried out in accordance with appropriate safe work practices

and your supervisor's direction.

Only those tools that are in good repair, with all guards and safety devices in place shall be used.

Every worker shall keep his/her work area neat, clean and orderly.

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General Rules

All employees shall be familiar with the standard work methods of the distribution company that they are doing the work for.

A copy of the standard work method and standard construction

practices of that company will be available, and reviewed with all employees before commencing any job.

The work procedures in K&M`s safety manual are minimum

standards to be followed by every employees, as most of our work is done under contracts, these standards are not to be over ruled by the contracting company’s own rules and standards.

All employees shall comply with the occupational health and safety

act of that province. Only qualified and trained employees shall do the work assigned.

All incidents shall be reported to supervisor immediately.

All employees shall comply with company’s rules

Everyone is responsible for health and safety.

Everyone has a personal responsibility to come to work fit for duty

and to work safely.

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Disciplinary Actions

Upon breech of the company rules, the following disciplinary actions will be administered:

1st Instance Verbal Warning.

2net Instance Written Warning.

3rd Instance Suspension or Permanent Dismissal/Termination

All notices shall be explained to any employees, their supervisors, subcontractors, and union (through representative if applicable) regarding violations. Copies shall be distributed to all applicable parties and personnel records.

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Company Rules - Violation Report

Date: ________________ Project: _______________________ Employee: _____________________ Company: _____________________ First Warning • (Verbal Warning) Second Warning • (Written Warning) Third Warning • (Suspension or Permanent dismissal)

Reason for disciplinary action: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of person receiving warning: _______________ Date: __________ Signature of person issuing warning :_________________ Date:___________

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Sub Contractor Policy

While working on K&M`s project site, the Sub Contractor shall participate in all work site job assessment.

Sub Contractors shall conform to all K&M`s policies including, but not limited to, PPE, Drugs and Alcohol, and General Rules & Discipline.

All near misses and incidents will be reported immediately. A written follow up report is required to be submitted to the K&M Safety Coordinator

Sub Contractors, while working on a K&M work site shall ensure the training and qualification of their employees, and their knowledge of safe practices and job procedures needed to do the work assigned.

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Pre- Construction Sub- Contractor Safety Checklist

Project: ______________________ Start Date: _________________________

Check- off completed items put NIA beside those that do not apply

Please check

Please

Chec

1. A copy of our Occupational Health

and Safety Manual has been

15. First aider for subcontractors

crew

2. Sub- contractors' safety policy 16. First aid kit on site

3. Site safety representative 17. Hazardous waste disposal policy

4. Written emergency procedures 18. Liability insurance certificate

5. Employee orientation 19. GFI/ Electrical policy reviewed 6. Written safe work plan 20. Accident investigations

7. Fall protection training and rescue

21. Verbal, written discipline forms

reviewed

8. Personal protective equipmentreview

a. Hard hats

b. Footwear c. Safety Glasses

d. Hearing

o. Dust and Fumes

22. Supervision requirements

23. Fire protection

24. Barricades, open hole and signs

25. Site specific training requirements

26. Dust control requirements

27. Riggers competency (rf hoisting) 9. Housekeeping requirements reviewed 28. Forklift competency (if using)

10. Tool Box safety talks 29. Elevating work platforms

11. Material storage (locations) 30. WHSCC clearance certificate 12. Landing platforms 31. Safety officer for subcontractor

13. WHMIS training verification 32. Registration of contractor/ sub/

. MSDS' given to generat/owner 33. Sub- contractors' MSDS' received These items have been reviewed by all partied noted and are found to be satisfactory. Contractor signature: _________________________ Project Manager: ____________________________ Date: ______________________________________

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Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) Policy

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Policy

The following will be observed and practiced by the company when the company undertakes any job or contract.

All employees, guests and visitors will wear CSA approved safety glasses, CSA Grade 1 safety boots, sole puncture protection and electric shock resistant soles, ANSI approved hard hats, and any other specialty PPE required for the job site.

The company will supply all specialties PPE.

All PPE used by this company will be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and requirements.

All PPE that is of questionable reliability, damaged, or in need of service or repair will be removed from service immediately.

All PPE that has been removed from service will be tagged "OUT OF SERVICE." Any PPE tagged "OUT OF SERVICE' will not be returned to service until repaired and inspected by a qualified person.

The company will maintain appropriate inspection, and will ensure that all specialized PPE and associated equipment is used, tested, inspected and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications/recommendations and regulatory standards.

No piece of PPE will be modified or changed contrary to manufacturer's instructions or specifications or the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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PPE and personal tools K&M will provide every employee with approved safety hat, safety glasses and leather gloves. In order to receive a replacement for any of these ppe, the used or damaged, must be returned. Any specialized PPE, such as bucket harness, Rubber gloves, etc..., Will be provided by K&M and shall be kept in the trucks. Every employee using specialized ppe shall inspect it before each use, and ensure proper storage after it’s been used. Every employee is required to have is own personal tools such as: 1 hammer 1 lineman pliers 1 skinning knife 1- 12 inches wrench 1- 10 inches wrench 1 speedwrench 1 non-conductive ruler 1 hand line For climbers: Belt and spurs. Upon inspection, any employee with missing personal tools will be issued a new one, and the cost of the tool will be deducted from his next paycheck.

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Preventative Maintenance Program

Policy

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Preventative Maintenance Program Policy

It is the policy of this company to maintain all tools, equipment vehicles and facilities in a condition that will maximize the safety of all personnel. To accomplish this, a "Maintenance Program" shall be maintained and shall include the following components:

Adherence to applicable regulations, standards, and manufacturers specifications

Effective removal of defective tools, equipment or vehicles from services. Services of appropriately qualified maintenance personnel. A daily log shall be performed by the driver every morning prior to starting the

vehicle, also, a truck inventory list check shall be performed on a monthly basis Every employee shall inspect their ppe and tools every time they use it.

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Truck inventory

Truck #:____ Plate#: ___________ Year: ________ Make and Model: _______________ Date inspected: ______________ Signature: ________________________

Tools Quantity Check for comments √

Rubber gloves Proper storage, date tested, condition

Grip-all stick 6` Proper storage, date tested, condition

Grip-all stick 8` Proper storage, date tested, condition

Extendable stick Proper storage, date tested, condition

Extension sticks Proper storage, date tested, condition

Hot line covers Proper storage, date tested, condition

Rubber blankets Proper storage, date tested, condition

Hot line ratchet and sockets Good condition

Hot line cutter Proper storage, date tested, condition

MD6 & dyes Good condition

Bolt Cutter 24`` Good condition

Bolt Cutter 18`` Good condition

Line hose secondary(heels) Proper storage, condition

Y35 & dyes Good condition

Sledge Hammer Good condition

Axe Good condition

Hacksaw Good condition

Voltmeter Good condition

shovel Good condition

Digging bar Good condition

scoop Good condition

tamper Good condition

peavey Proper storage, condition

Pike pole Proper storage, condition

Stringing blocks Proper storage, condition

Pole top pin strap Proper storage, condition

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Tree pruner Proper storage, condition

Chain saw Proper storage, condition

Gas drill Proper storage, condition

Hydraulic drill, bits and sockets

Proper storage, condition

Extension Ladder Proper storage, condition Mule grips Proper storage, condition Grips regular Proper storage, condition Grips 266 Proper storage, condition Guy pullers Proper storage, condition Ampact tool large and small

Proper storage, condition

Potential indicator Proper storage, condition, batteries Chainsaw pants or chaps Proper storage, condition Gin pole Proper storage, date tested, condition Load buster tool Proper storage, date tested, condition Chain saw file Proper storage, condition Gaff sharpening kit Proper storage, Pipe wrench condition Work methods manual Proper storage, condition Construction practices manual

Proper storage, condition

Safety manual Proper storage, condition Truck Maintenance manual Proper storage, condition Stability test Proper storage, condition, dated Insurance paper Proper storage, dated Log book Up to date

Ground jumpers Proper storage, date tested, condition Triangular reflector kit Proper storage, condition Body harness Proper storage, condition

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Training and Orientation

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Training and Orientation policy

The company will provide and ensure that all employees participate in all safety training that is necessary to minimize loss of human and physical resources.

This training will include, but not be limited to: Safety orientations. Job-specific training as required. Appropriate safety training for supervisors and management. Task and trade-specific training and certification. Applicable specialized safety training.

In addition, safety meetings involving all employees will be held on a monthly basis.

The basic safety courses needed to work for K&M would include, but not limited to:

Pole top rescue Bucket escape First-aid Chainsaw operator Traffic control Fire extinguisher Whmis

Every employee must go through a safety manual orientation before they can commence working for K&M.

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Orientation Form

Employee Name: _____________________________

Introduction

Company History Company Safety Policy

Company Rules/Enforcement Rules Enforcement Procedures

Occupational Health & Safety Act Occupational Safety General Regulations WHMIS Regulations First Aid Regulations Responsibility for Safety Manager, Supervisor, Worker

Emergency Procedures Fire First Aid Communication Incident Reporting

Safe Work Practices

Job Procedures Meetings

Personal Protective Equipment Hard Hat Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots, Reflective Vest Fall Protection Harness

Hazard Assessments Frequency Employee Involvement

Preventative Maintenance Defective Equipment Maintenance Schedules

Employee Signature: __________________ Trainer Signature: _____________________ Date: ___________________

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Inspection Policy

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Inspection Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to control losses of human and material resources by identifying and correcting unsafe acts and conditions.

Policy

It is the policy of this company to maintain a program of safety inspections. The objective of the inspection process is to ensure compliance with company rules, policies, procedures, legislation and this program.

Responsibilities The manager is responsible for the overall operation of the program. The manager, or designate, is responsible for conducting formal inspections on job-sites on a regular basis. The manager is also responsible for involving employees in the inspection process. Supervisors are responsible for conducting ongoing informal inspections of areas where their crews are working. Employees are responsible for participating in and contributing to the inspection program

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Work Site Safety Inspection

Date: _________________ Inspector: ____________________ Location: _____________________ Supervisor: ___________________ Employees: ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

Supervisor: __________________ Date: ____________ Inspector: ___________________

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Check list

Work area protection Pads Wheel chocks PPE Truck inventory Daily log environment Tailboard meeting Qualification, training

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SUPERVISOR EVALUATION

Employee Name: _____________________________ Date: _________

Evaluator's Name: _____________________________ Any "Area of Evaluation assessed is below or exceeds the standard" must be substantiated with comments. For additional space use the back of this page.

Area of Evaluation

Standard

Below Meets Exceeds

Job Knowledge • • •

Supervisory Responsibilities: • • •

Communication Skills: • • •

OH&S: Inspection Completed? • • • Tailboard meetings held? • • • Hazard assessment completed? • • • Incident investigations conducted • • • New Hire Orientations completed? • • •

Other responsibilities to OH&S achieved • • •

Note & close out comments:

Employee Acknowledgement Sign: Date:

Management Approval Sign: Date:

Follow up: Required? *Yes by (date): no

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Investigation Policy

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Investigation Policy

In this company, the following types of incidents shall be fully investigated:

1. Incidents that result in injuries requiring medical aid;

2. Incidents that cause property damage or interrupt operation

3. Incidents that have the potential to result in injuries or property damages.

All incidents that in accordance with Section 43 of the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act, must be reported to WHSCC, or other regulatory agencies such as the Workers Compensation Board.

Responsibilities

1. All employees shall report all incidents to their immediate superior.

2. Supervisors, with the help of the safety rep/committee, shall conduct initial investigations and submit reports to their superintendent promptly.

3. Superintendents shall determine the need for and, if necessary, direct detailed investigations. They shall also help to determine causes, recommend corrective action, and report to the manager.

4. The manager shall review incident reports, approve appropriate corrective action to be taken, and ensure that such action is implemented.

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Incident Investigation Report

Date: ___________________________________________

Who was involved? _______________________________ What happened? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Time: ____________________ Where? ________________________________________________________________________________ What were the immediate causes? __________________________________________________________

What were the underlying causes? __________________________________________

What training, instruction, cautions was given before the incident? ________________

How can similar incident be prevented in the future? __________________________

Corrective Actions to be implemented _______________________________________________________ Person in Charge: _______________________________________________________________________

Target Date for implementation ____________________________________________

Signature and Date Completed: ____________________________________________

Reviewed by Senior Manager: _____________________________________________

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Injury Investigation Report

Date: ___________________________________________ Company: ______________________________ Date of Incident: _________________________________

Location: ___________________________________

WCB Form Completed: YES NO WHSCC Notified: YES NO Name of Person in Charge: ___________________ Person(s) Involved Name: ___________________Address: _____________________ Phone: ___________ Name: ___________________Address: _____________________ Phone: ___________ Incident reported by: _____________________________________

Time Reported: _________________________________________ Description of incident (what equipment, tools. materials. etc. were involved? What was being done? What happened?) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Injuries (person injured) Name: _______________________________ Address:__________________________________________________ Date of birth:________________________________

WaWas first aid given? YES NO By whom?

___________________________

Was the injured transported to medical aid? YES _____ NO _____ By whom: _________________________ Where to? ________________________ Supervisor signature: __________________

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Emergency Preparedness Policy

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Emergency preparedness

No matter how complete our safety program is, or how careful we are, there is always a risk of emergency. K&M will provide equipment and training to ensure our employees will received proper care if an accident should occur. Our company will provide:

first aid training for every employee. First aid kits in every trucks. Fire extinguishers. Spill kits. Telephone numbers for outside agencies in trucks. Transportation to medical aid for the injured.

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Harassment Policy

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Harassment Policy

K&M Utility Lines will take a firm stand on maintaining a Harassment free workplace. Harassment in any form, verbal, physical or sexual in nature, will not be tolerated. Offenders could be subject to disciplinary action.

Even the smallest amount of harassment in the workplace can affect morale, productivity, and profitability. If you feel that you are being harassed in some way, let the harasser know that his/her behavior is unwelcome and you want it to stop. If it doesn't stop, make notes of times, places and nature of the harassment and report it to your supervisor. If supervisors are unable to deal effectively with the situation, they are to report the matter to upper management. All incidents of this type will be held in strictest confidence and dealt with in a concerned and respectful manner.

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Safety reports and forms

All safety reports and forms kept on file will be readily available at our main office. Reports that are kept on file include:

Safety orientation forms (in each employee file) Monthly safety meetings (file by date) Project hazard assessment forms (file by date) Minutes of tailboard meetings (file by date) Reports of formal inspections (file by date) Incidents investigation report (file by date) Monthly truck inventory list (file by date) Disciplinary action report (in each employee file) Supervisor evaluation form (in each employee file)

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Environmental

Policy

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Environmental Policy

K&M Utility Lines will ensure that all possible safeguards are taken to protect our environment

and to comply with environmental acts and regulations.

We will educate our employees on environmental issues that pertain to the work being carried out

To the best of our ability we will ensure that we reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible.

We will dispose of materials in the proper manner at disposal facilities in accordance with the

Environmental Act and regulations.

The company will ensure that all work will be done in an environmentally friendly manner to

avoid any harm to the Environment.

We will identify, assess and manage environmental risks and integrate environmental

considerations into decisions.

Everyone will identify, anticipate and report potential environmental effects in accordance with

reporting protocols. Corrective action will be taken to prevent environmental incidents and

adverse impacts.

We will ensure that our employees and contractors understand their roles, responsibilities and

environmental requirements and have the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to perform

their duties.

We will promote continual improvement by setting environmental objectives and targets,

monitoring our performance and taking corrective and preventive actions when required.

We will work cooperatively with governments, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to

develop programs that contribute to the achievement of our environmental objectives and targets.

We will support the investigation and use of new methods of environmental protection that will

help us to achieve our business objectives.

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Safety Manual

I, ______________________, acknowledge receipt of this copy of the (Print Name) K&M Safety Manual. I understand that it is my duty to read, study, and abide by these safety rules and work procedures and other company policies and procedures as they apply to the duties that I shall perform for other companies, while working for K&M . I further understand that failure to abide by these rules and the Utility rules and procedures shall result in disciplinary action that could include termination of employment. ___________________________________ Signature of Employee __________________________________ Date