1.1 OHS Policy and Responsibilities

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1 1.1 OHS Policy and Responsibilities At Canadian Rope Access Specialists Inc. safety is our primary concern and the health and safety of our employees, clients and contractors is of paramount importance to us. Management is committed to doing everything possible to prevent injuries and to maintain a healthy and safe work environment. Due to the safety sensitive nature of the work performed by our company we believe that safety should not be compromised for any reason, including expedience or productivity. All employees are asked to make certain they take the time to perform their actions in the safest way possible. It is our continued goal to maintain zero days lost due to injury or preventable workplace accident or disease. CRAS is committed to providing the Highest Standard of Safety. To this end: All managers and supervisors are responsible for ensuring that their crew members are properly trained and instructed in approved procedures and that all rope access workers have current rope access certification. (CRAS-RAOP s.2) All supervisors are responsible for ensuring that personnel follow safe work practices at all times, IRATA guidelines wherever applicable and local regulations. All supervisors are responsible for conducting a complete hazard assessment before starting any task and for conducting a safety meeting with their crew before starting every work day(cras-raop s.4.1.3) All personnel are required to understand and participate in the OHS program. All personnel are required to make safety and health part of their daily routine and to ensure that they follow safe work procedures, relevant regulations and guidelines at all times. All personnel including supervisors will be held accountable for implementing this program. No personnel will perform any action, or direct or allow any other personnel to perform any action that they have reason to believe is unsafe Responsibilities of management Management will establish and maintain a health and safety program Management will review the health and safety program every December or more often if needed. Management is committed to providing a safe work environment and at no time is it the expectation of management that employees perform any unsafe action. Management will take steps to ensure the health and safety of workers at the workplace Management will review all safety concerns of all personnel and establish corrective measures as soon as possible. Management will review all incidents and establish procedures and provide equipment to mitigate all foreseeable hazards. Management will ensure workers are properly equipped with the appropriate safety equipment. Workers may provide their own safety equipment if it is approved by their field supervisor and passes inspection.

2 Management will ensure workers are properly trained and certified for all work and that records of certification are maintained Management will report all accidents and cases of occupational disease or injury to the appropriate authority, generally work safe BC Management will work with field supervisors to establish site specific safety plans and rescue procedures and provide equipment and personnel suitable for operational requirements. Management will ensure all employees required to use PPE will be instructed in the application, selection and use Responsibilities of front-line supervisors (See Also CRAS-RAOP s ) Supervisors will make every effort to ensure the health and safety of workers at the workplace Supervisors will instruct, direct and control worker in the safe performance of duties Supervisors will use and participate in the development of the OHS program Supervisors will ensure properly inspected, mechanical and physical safe guards are in place to protect workers under their supervision Supervisors will ensure all PPE and rope access equipment is inspected prior to use, and is used properly (CRAS-RAOP s.3.1.3) Supervisors will ensure all employees required to use PPE are instructed in the application, selection and use prior to starting work. (CRAS-RAOP s.3.3) The supervisor will complete form 5.1 Site Safety Document which will be reviewed as part of the safety meeting The supervisors will complete form 5.3 Job Hazard Analysis prior to commencing any operation. The supervisor will complete form 5.4 Safety Meeting and verbally go over points of concern with all personnel under his supervision and the steps for mitigating hazards prior to commencing work. The safety meeting will include a review of the Site Supplement document. The supervisor will ensure all work is planned in a safe fashion and is compliant with local regulations and rope access standards. The supervisor will monitor the activities of all workers under his supervision and correct any unsafe actions or conditions immediately. The supervisor will be responsible for knowing the capabilities and limitations of all personnel under his authority and will ensure all workers are adequately trained and experienced for the work they are asked to perform (CRAS-RAOP s.3.4.1) The supervisor will ensure that provisions for first aid and rescue are established and appropriate for the job site. The supervisor will complete form including Provisions for first Aid and or delegate the task to a properly trained CRAS first aid attendant. (see First Aid in this document)

3 In the event of any accident or incident, all work will stop and the situation will be made safe. When the incident has been resolved the supervisor will complete a detailed written incident report including the date and time of the accident or near miss, a description of what happened, the injuries or risks of the event and the names of witnesses. Before commencing work the supervisor will make all technicians aware of all site specific variables including but not limited to; any confined spaces or unsafe energy sources that technicians may be working around, the method of summoning any on site first aid or rescue, any alarm or air horn signals, all escape routes and muster locations, internal phone locations, any site specific emergency supplies, shelters or procedures and any decontamination areas where applicable. (CRAS-RAOP s.4.3, CRAS- RAOP s.4.5.3) Responsibilities of all personnel All personnel will perform work in a safe manner. They will not engage in horseplay or work while impaired by alcohol, drugs, fatigue, illness or other sources of impairment. Any employee who is suspected of being impaired or otherwise unfit for duty will be sent home without pay and may be subject to drug testing or disciplinary action.(ohs 1.4) No personnel will bring prohibited or illegal items, such as drugs or alcohol to any job. (OHS 1.4) All personnel will wear appropriate PPE at all times, no worker will start any task without the appropriate safety equipment. As a basic requirement all field technicians are required to wear above the ankle steel toed boots, high visibility vest or equivalent, a long sleeve shirt, full length pants and appropriate helmet. All workers should carry and use safety glasses, ear plugs, knee pads and gloves when appropriate. (CRAS-RAOP s.3.3) Personnel will wear the following PPE provided by the CRAS whenever appropriate. Fall protection harnesses, helmets, face shields, ear protection, respiratory protection, fire retardant clothing and gas monitors are to be worn when required or appropriate, as per work scope. (CRAS-RAOP s.3.3) All personnel will utilize all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer s directions and at no time will they circumvent any safety feature.(cras-raop s.3.4.1) Employees will report any equipment malfunctions, damage or concerns to their supervisor immediately. All personnel are required to participate in safety meetings at the start of every shift and as required, and to obey all safety recommendations of their supervisor. (CRAS-RAOP s.4.5.3) All personnel will follow established safe work procedures. All technicians will operate within IRATA guidelines when conducting rope access work. All personnel will comply with all CRAS, client, host, site and government rules, regulations and policies. All personnel will use appropriate fall restraint or arrest when within 6.5ft of an unprotected edge where a fall over 10ft is possible. All technicians are required to complete a personal hazard assessment of all tasks required of them before proceeding. No personnel will begin any task until they are sure it is safe and that they are wearing the appropriate PPE.

4 All personnel are expected to conduct their work in a way that will not create a hazard to others. All personnel are responsible for the safety of their co-workers and must not direct, assist in or overlook any unsafe action. Personnel must address all perceived safety concerns with their co-worker or supervisor. (CRAS-RAOP s.4.3.5) All personnel will report all safety concerns to their field supervisor immediately. All personnel are required to refuse any unsafe work and report their refusal to their immediate supervisor and or management. The workers supervisor must then take immediate action to address said safety concern, by investigating, and remedying the situation. All personnel are to notify their supervisor immediately if they are not confident in their ability to perform any task asked of them in a safe fashion, or if they do not believe they have adequate training or experience for the task delegated. All personnel are to notify the designated first aid attendant and their supervisor immediately in the event of any workplace illness or injury If an employee feels the field supervisors safety recommendations are in themselves unsafe, unsuitable or insufficient they are to discuss the matter with their supervisor. If corrective action and agreement can not be reached between the employee and their field supervisor, the employee will report their concern to management directly, both verbally and in writing without delay. Management will seek no disciplinary action for refusal of work believed by the worker to be unsafe. All personnel are expected to put forth their best effort and to perform to the best of their abilities, Partial effort or poor performance will not be tolerated and may be grounds for dismissal. All personnel are expected to be honest with supervisors and management. Misrepresenting or misleading statements or information, especially related to training, safety or competency will not be tolerated and may be grounds for dismissal. All personnel are expected to arrive at the job site on time, perform as agreed, and meet commitments. Personal phone calls are to be kept to an absolute minimum.

5 1.1.4 Site Safety (CRAS-RAOP s.4.3) More often than not, as rope access technicians, we are working on unfamiliar sites owned by other companies. This adds extra challenges to providing our personnel with a safe working environment. To ensure the safety of our personnel and the safety of our clients it is essential to gather as much information about the site as possible. Management will make every effort to gather as much information as possible about a work site before any CRAS operative visits, and where practical will provide a preliminary site safety plan. Additionally the supervisor visiting the site must perform his own site evaluation and documentation. This includes paying close attention to whatever site indoctrination exists, and forming a good understanding of the hazards and safety procedures established for that site. (CRAS-RAOP s.4) It is important to include in our site file any site specific emergency contacts (site supervisors, first aid resources and rescue) the location of any phones and any site established procedures for calling for for help. Any particular hazards identified by the host should also be documented, such as energized equipment, toxic chemicals or mechanical hazards. The field supervisor will conduct a Job Hazard Analysis, Safety meeting and Site Supplement. (Forms 5.3, 5.4, 5.1) Before commencement of any operation, whenever scope changes, and at weekly intervals, the CRAS site supervisor will conduct a site inspection and walk through of all work areas that personnel may be working in or around. The CRAS supervisor will also assess work methods and practices to ensure they will not introduce hazards to workers. A CRAS supervisor will inspect the CRAS facility monthly, and after every training course to ensure no new hazards have developed. The inspection will look for any safety concerns, including but not limited to, slip trip fall hazards, cluttered work areas and unsafe storage of substances or equipment. Before commencing work all CRAS technicians will participate in a safety meeting and all personnel will be made aware of all site specific variables including but not limited to; Any confined spaces, unsafe energy sources or toxic chemicals that technicians may be working around or may encounter. (CRAS-RAOP s.4.3.1) Any lockout procedures to protect workers from energy sources that they may be working around. Any restricted areas. Any site specific policies Any site specific hazardous materials and appropriate MSDS sheets Sources of Potable water and appropriate bathrooms The method of summoning first aid and rescue Any alarm or air horn signals Evacuation procedures, escape routes and muster locations. Method of contacting help or a site supervisor, internal phone locations or monitored radios, emergency channels. Any site specific emergency supplies, shelters or procedures and any eye wash stations, first aid rooms or decontamination areas where applicable. The location of the nearest hospital and the method of transporting injured works to said hospital In the case of any none urban area technicians will be informed of the nearest suitable helicopter landing zone for medical evacuation.

6 All CRAS personnel will observe the following site specific safety rules and etiquette at all times. All CRAS personnel will maintain good house keeping. CRAS personnel will keep equipment neat, organized and out of the way so as to not generate a tripping hazard or a cluttered work area. All CRAS personnel will report all site safety concerns to their CRAS supervisor who will then report concerns to CRAS management and the host or client company site representative. CRAS will not engage in any work until the host or client has addressed any serious safety concerns. Safety concerns may include, but are not limited to; any unsafe walking surfaces that are either are not structurally sound, may introduce undue trip hazards, or are slippery. Unknown chemical substances, equipment or unsafe energy sources that may require isolation or lock out and overhead hazards. All CRAS personnel will observe electrical safety. Circuits will never be overloaded, plug ends will be kept out of water, cords with damaged insulation will not be used and where exposure to water is expected all circuits will be GFCI. CRAS personnel will not work, or remain on site if their judgement or cognitive abilities are impaired for any reason, including fatigue, drugs and alcohol, illness, prescriptions drugs etc. CRAS personnel will only drink water which has been designated or marked potable. CRAS personnel will adhere to host or client safe work practices and site specific policies CRAS personnel will make every effort to minimize disruption of the host or client's operations, and make every effort minimize intrusion or imposition on the host. CRAS supervisors will co-ordinate work with the host company or client and their field supervisors (CRAS-RAOP s.3.4.1)

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