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“Constructing Safety Leadership”
Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079
ESTERHAZY REGIONAL SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING # 1 2019 DATE: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 TIME: 12:00 P.M. LOCATION: Chicken Chef Esterhazy - 300 Kennedy Drive
AGENDA
1.0 Call to Order - Introductions 1.1 Adoption of Agenda 1.2 Adoption of Minutes 1.3 Business Arising from Minutes 1.4 Reports
1.4.1 Chairperson’s Report 1.4.2 SCSA Update and Newsletter
1.5 New Business
1.5.1 New Tool Box Talk 1.5.2 Presentation: Ross Alderson - SGI 1.5.3 Accident/Incident Discussion 1.5.4 Elections 1.5.5 Regional Safety Committee Principles and Practices
1.6 General Discussion Items
1.7 Date of Next Meeting – Wednesday, April 24, 2019 1.8 Adjournment
Please RSVP on or before Monday, January 21, 2019
“Constructing Safety Leadership”
Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079
ESTERHAZY Regional Safety Committee Anonymous Incident Report Form
To help learn from each other’s experiences, rather than all having to learn the hard way, we can benefit by sharing incidents such as near misses or accidents that have caused damage. By sharing the information about the incident, it’s causes and the corrective action that was put in place, we can elevate safety within our entire industry. If you know of an incident that you think that others would benefit from knowing about, please fill out the incident report form below. Then provide the information by:
1. Dropping it into the anonymous reporting box at the next Regional Safety Committee Meeting
2. E-mailing it back to [email protected] (your identity or company identity will not be revealed to anyone other than the owner of that e-mail address).
3. Fax it back to 306-525-1542 (the identity of the sender will be as confidential as they wish to make it). All submissions will be read as part of the incident discussion at the next regional safety committee meeting, without revealing the source.
Anonymous Incident Report Form
Near Miss Property Damage Personal Injury What happened? What conditions and situations contributed to the incident? What was the immediate cause? What were the underlying causes? What was done, or is planned to be done to prevent similar incidents in the future?
“Constructing Safety Leadership”
Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079
MINUTES ESTERHAZY REGIONAL SAFETY COMMITTEE
MEETING #1 – 2019 DATE: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 TIME: 12:00 P.M. LOCATION: Chicken Chef Esterhazy – 300 Kennedy Drive, Esterhazy, SK ATTENDANCE: Name Company Name Company Haley Quantz Crete-Tek Contracting Ltd. Paul Chomos Noble Construction Corp. Patrick Hunt SCSA Janet Yaholnitsky TAG’s Plumbing & Heating Sebastian Marktanner SCSA Colin Korney Pryme Construction Ross Alderson SGI 1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Paul Chomos called the meeting to order at 12:05 P.M. Self-introductions were made.
1.1 ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion: Moved by Haley Quantz, seconded by Janet Yaholnitsky, that the agenda be adopted as presented. CARRIED
1.2 ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Motion: Moved by Haley Quantz, seconded by Janet Yaholnitsky, that the minutes of the Wednesday, November 21, 2018 meeting be adopted as presented. CARRIED
1.3 BUSINESS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES:
None.
1.4 REPORTS
1.4.1 Chairperson’s Report – Paul Chomos presented Chairperson’s report about the OHS Regulations Section 70 – Working outdoors in cold weather. (See Attachment A)
Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079
1.4.2 SCSA Activity Update – Patrick Hunt presented the SCSA January newsletter and SCSA Update. (See Attachment B) Motion: Moved by Haley Quantz, seconded by Janet Yaholnitsky, that the reports be adopted as presented. CARRIED
1.5 NEW BUSINESS
1.5.1 Updates – Patrick talked about getting a NAOSH committee together. 1.5.2 Tool Box Talk – Patrick Hunt presented the tool box talk on Working in an Isolated Environment. (See Attachment C) 1.5.3 Accident/Incident Discussion – Discussed the largest fines in 2018 in Saskatchewan.
1.5.4 Discussion Items: -Discussed electronic filing systems for safety documents. - Discussed the Election Principles and Practices.
1.5.5 Presentation: - SGI Presentation by Ross Alderson. 1.5.6 Elections – Paul Chomos was elected as Chairperson. Haley Quantz was elected as Vice-Chairperson. 1.6 GENERAL DISCUSSION: None
1.7 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 12:00 P.M.
1 .8 ADJOURNMENT Motion: Moved by Paul Chomos that the meeting be adjourned at 1:50 P.M. Recording Secretary: Patrick Hunt
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2018, be sure to watch the 2018: Year in Review video
featuring SCSA President Collin Pullar in conversation with
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The SCSA e-Newsletter is sent out to more than 7,000
subscribers each month and features the latest news about
SCSA programs, services, and initiatives. To subscribe, visit:
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RSC SCSA Update January 2019
2018 Rate 2019 Rate % Change
B11 1.52% 1.55% 2.0%
B12 2.55% 2.58% 1.2%
B13 1.91% 1.79% -6.3%
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)
approved the premium rates for 2019 on December 11, 2018
and notified employers of their specific rate, including
experience rating. Rates above are the industry premium rate
per $100 of assessable payroll. For more information, visit
www.wcbsask.com
One or more Tool Box Talks are
created and posted on the SCSA
website each month. Be sure to take
these to your next safety meeting! Visit
www.scsaonline.ca/resources/tool-
box-talks
Do you know a National Construction Safety Officer
(NCSO™) or a certified Health and Safety Administrator
(HSA) who go above and beyond their role in creating safety
excellence? Nominate them for the 2019 NCSO of the Year
Award or 2019 HSA of the Year Award. The winners will
receive scholarships to further their safety training! Nomination
deadline for both awards is February 28, 2019. Visit
www.scsaonline.ca/safety-awards to download the NCSO
and HSA Award criteria and nomination packages.
The new NCSO exam dates for 2019 are as follows:
January 11: Saskatoon and Regina
February 8: Saskatoon
February 22: Regina
March 22: Saskatoon and Regina
Visit www.scsaonline.ca/programs/ncso for more details
Visit www.scsaonline.ca/news/regional-safety-committees to view SCSA RSC meeting minutes and dates.
To attend a meeting, call your nearest SCSA office or email [email protected]
The SCSA Annual General Meeting will be taking place at the Travelodge Hotel in Saskatoon on March 21, 2019. For more information, please email [email protected] or call your nearest SCSA office.
Don't miss your chance to hear from industry leaders. The SCSA Annual Constructing Safety Leadership Conference will be held on April 10, 2019 at TCU Place in Saskatoon.
Lakeland: Mar 12; North Battleford: Mar 19; Estevan: Apr 9 Regina: Apr 11; Prince Albert: Apr 11; Moose Jaw: Apr 12; Swift Current: Apr 17; Yorkton: Apr 18; Saskatoon: Apr 18; Esterhazy: Apr 24
A call for Expressions of Interest is addressed to members of
the SCSA. All members who are interested in serving on the
2019 SCSA Board of Directors are encouraged to submit an
Expression of Interest no later than Friday, January 18, 2019.
Visit our December 11 newsfeed post for further details on the
current vacancies and to download the application forms
www.scsaonline.ca/news-feed
Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA)e-Newsletter
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January 7, 2019
January Tool Box Talk: Isolated Work Environment.Working alone and in remote areas without thepresence of other workers or immediate reach ofemergency personnel is not always avoidable.Employers have a duty to eliminate or reduce taskswhere working alone is required. Download this ToolBox Talk. A full list of other topics can be found at thislink
2019 MOBILE APP SURVEY
The SCSA Business Development Unit is gatheringmember input in order to evaluate the current and futurestate of the SCSA's Guide to OHS Legislation mobileapp. Please take a few minutes to answer this briefsix-question survey. All feedback is welcome andmuch appreciated.
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: SCSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
A call for Expressions of Interest is addressed tomembers of the SCSA. All members who are interestedin serving on the 2019 SCSA Board of Directors areencouraged to submit an Expression of Interest no laterthan Friday, January 18, 2019. View current boardvacancies and download the application forms
2019 NCSO AND HSA OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Do you know a National Construction Safety Officer(NCSO™) or a certified Health and Safety Administrator
app search "SCSA" inthe Apple or Googlestores.
(NCSO™) or a certified Health and Safety Administrator(HSA) who goes above and beyond their role in creatingsafety excellence? Nominate them for the 2019 NCSOof the Year Award or 2019 HSA of the Year Award! Thewinners will receive scholarships to further their safetytraining. Nomination deadline for both awards isFebruary 28, 2019. View and download award criteriaand nomination packages
NCSO™ EXAM DATES
The National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO™)Exam dates for 2019 are as follows:
January 11, 2019 - Saskatoon and ReginaFebruary 8, 2019 - SaskatoonFebruary 22, 2018 - ReginaMarch 22, 2019 - Saskatoon and Regina
View new NCSO standards and exam information
2019 SCSA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
The SCSA will be holding itssecond annual ConstructingSafety LeadershipConference on April 10, 2019at TCU Place in Saskatoon.Contact
[email protected] for further information.
2019 SCSA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The SCSA will be holding its Annual General Meeting(AGM) on March 21, 2019 at the Travelodge Hotel inSaskatoon. Contact [email protected] for furtherinformation.
The SCSA is an industry-funded, membership-based, non-profit organization thatprovides cost-effective, accessible safety training and advice to employers and theiremployees in the construction industry throughout the province to reduce the humanand financial losses associated with injuries. Registered March 20, 1995, the SCSA is,and has been since inception, committed to injury prevention. Serving almost 10,000member companies, our mission is constructing safety leadership in Saskatchewanand our vision is to create the safest construction environment in Canada.
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Working alone and in remote areas without immediate
access to emergency services is not always avoidable.
Employers have a duty to eliminate or reduce the risks
associated with tasks where working alone is required.
Situations where workers should generally not work
alone include: working at heights, around high voltage
power, and where heavy machinery is in use. Caution
must also be taken when driving long distances is
required, and where there is a significant risk of injury
from the work being performed, if the risks cannot be
eliminated or effectively controlled.
According to section 35 — Working alone or at isolated
place of employment — of the Occupational Health and
Safety Regulations, 1996:
Where a worker is required to work alone, or at an
isolated place of employment, the risks arising from the
conditions and circumstances of the worker’s work or
the isolation of the place of employment must be
identified by an employer or contractor, in consultation
with the [Occupational Health and Safety] committee,
the [worker] representative, or where there is no
committee or representative—the workers shall identify
the risks arising form the conditions and circumstances
of the worker’s work or the isolation of the place of
employment.
An employer or contractor shall also take all reasonably
practicable steps to eliminate or reduce the risks
identified.
The steps to be taken to eliminate or reduce the risks
must include the establishment of an effective
communication system that consists of radio
communication; phone or cellular phone
communication; or any other means that provides
effective communication in view of the risks involved;
and may include any of the following:
regular contact by the employer or contractor with
the worker working alone or at an isolated place of
employment;
limitations on, or prohibitions of, specified activities;
establishment of minimum training requirements
and/or experience, or other standards of
competency;
provision of personal protective equipment;
establishment of safe work practices or procedures;
provision of emergency supplies for use in travelling
under conditions of extreme cold or other inclement
weather conditions.
Isolated Work Environment
January 2019
Some of the ways to reduce risks associated with
isolated work, include:
1. Communication Systems: Implement effective
personal security and communication systems
through radio and satellite devices.
2. Buddy System: Ensure workers have a colleague
to escort them when undertaking a job and to be
readily available if an incident were to occur.
3. Workplace Layout and Design: Conduct an
assessment of the workplace to identify any potential
hazards the worker needs to be aware of and
develop control measures to mitigate the risks.
4. Movement Records: Keep and maintain a record
of all worker movements outside the workplace.
5. Training, Information and Instruction: Ensure
workers are prepared and understand the nature of
work to be carried out as well as all associated risks
and control measures.
6. Emergency Plans: Create a comprehensive
emergency plan based on the type of work, location,
and size of the workplace for emergency situations,
including medical assistance and treatment protocols.
When accidents and incidents happen on the jobsite, we are always quick to point the finger at lack of training, not
following practices or procedures, or even improper supervision. The idea that the hazards and dangers associated
with the job were not properly communicated to all of the workers is often missed.
Tool Box Talks can go by many names, and although formats may vary, these meetings all serve one purpose: to
inform employees and contract workers. Tool Box Talks are short, informal, meetings between management and the
workers on a jobsite. The goal of these meetings is to reinforce
current safe job procedures, inform workers of new and/or
relevant procedures, review recent safety violations/incidents,
and ensure workers are up-to-date on the information required
to complete their work safely.
Always use a Tool Box Talk form to record the meeting topic,
date, who was in attendance, and any follow-up actions to be
taken. Not only do these forms help with consistency of record
keeping, but they also ensure that nothing is missed. At the
end of the meeting have management sign off on the form.
One of the most important aspects of a Tool Box Talk is giving
workers an opportunity to voice their concerns and ask questions. All employees have a right to participate in health
and safety as it relates to their work and it is the supervisor or manager’s responsibility to create an environment for
them to do so. Once the meeting is over, and the form is filled out, it should be filed with other documented Tool Box
Talks. Remember that Tool Box Talks are short and informal, they are not meant to be intimidating. Use the
opportunity to have fun and stay on top of what is necessary to keep safety culture a strong part of the business.
For a full listing of Tool Box Talk topics, visit: www.scsaonline.ca/resources/tool-box-talks
For a copy of the Tool Box Talk form, visit: www.scsaonline.ca/pdf/Tool_Box_Meeting.pdf
The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is an industry-funded, membership-based, non-
profit organization that provides cost-effective, accessible safety training and advice to employers and
employees in the construction industry throughout the province to reduce the human and financial losses
associated with injuries. Registered March 20, 1995, the SCSA is, and has been since inception, committed
to injury prevention. Serving almost 10,000 member companies with business offices in both Regina and
Saskatoon, the major business units of the association are Advisory Services, Business Development,
Corporate Services, Program Services and Training. The mission of the SCSA is constructing safety
leadership in Saskatchewan and the vision is to create the safest construction environment in Canada.
How To Use This Resource
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Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2018
TO: RSC CHAIRS & CO CHAIRS (RSC ADVISORY COMMITTEE)
FROM: MARK NOVECOSKY – SCSA GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
RE: RSC PRINCIPLE & PRACTICES
The Regional Safety Committees represent an important part of the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association, as it is a major connection between the SCSA Board of Directors and our local employers and workers. As such, it plays a critical role in promoting safety in the industry while advising the Board and staff on regional needs and issues. The SCSA Board of Directors has approved a revised set of principles and practices for our Regional Safety Committees to help guide local volunteers, please see attached document. It focusses on five key elements including: Basic Beliefs and Management Principles, Service to the Construction Industry, Working with the Community, Leading Effectively and Ethic Conduct We are very grateful to each of you and the volunteer service you provide in ensuring that Saskatchewan can become the Safest Construction Environment in Canada.
Mark Novecosky, Chair Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association Governance Committee
“Constructing Safety Leadership”
Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079
Regional Safety Committee Principles and Practices
Basic Beliefs and Management Principles
The Mandate of the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is to provide safety-related programs and services to the construction industry that result in a sound foundation for a safe, healthy and profitable industry. A Regional Safety Committee (RSC) is responsible for promoting safety in the construction industry and advancing the objectives of the safety association at the regional level. The committees will be active in identifying regional and trade-specific health and safety training needs. The RSC will also be involved in developing solutions to safety problems in the construction industry, particularly at the local level. Regional Safety Committees do not speak on the behalf of the SCSA Board of Directors and cannot exert authority over SCSA management. The mission of the SCSA is Constructing Safety Leadership. The vision of the SCSA is The Safest Construction Environment in Canada.
Service to the Construction Industry
An RSC should understand the construction industry, its needs and its future needs by carrying out the following in each region:
Helping the construction industry understand SCSA products and services in the best possible way
Being aware of and communicating advances in health and safety programs
Recognizing the legitimate interests of firms in the construction industry and helping them to craft solutions to health and safety concerns
Sharing industry best practices
“Constructing Safety Leadership”
Regina | 498 Henderson Drive | Regina, SK S4N 6E3 | Tel: 306.525.0175 | Fax: 306.525.1542 | 1.800.817.2079 Saskatoon | 2606 Koyl Avenue | Saskatoon, SK S7L 5X9 | Tel: 306.652.0907 | Fax: 306.652.0923 | 1.800.817.2079
Working with the Community
The RSC may contribute time and effort into improving health and safety in the community by doing the following:
Holding special events (e,g: NAOSH week activity)
Bringing in speakers to promote health and safety practices
Organizing committees or projects
Promoting the SCSA and the activities of the Regional Safety Committee
The SCSA is to remain an independent voice and does not support a specific political party.
Leading Effectively
An RSC chair, along with co-chair and worker representative, will lead effectively by carrying out the following tasks:
Acting as Chairperson responsible for meetings
Acting as a moderator and guide during discussions
Encouraging member participation
Deterring RSC meetings from discussing issues outside of the RSC mandate
Ensuring circulation of the meeting’s agenda to committee members
Communicate to the members specific topic materials to be identified at the meetings
Fully and actively participating in the Board Advisory Committee to raise regional concerns about safety hazards, incident reports, and health and safety practices while:
o Carrying advice from the RSC to the committee chair o Assisting the SCSA Board of Directors to carry out its mandate. o Purpose policy alternatives and implications for deliberation by the SCSA Board
of Directors
Ensuring good stewardship of RSC funds
Ethical Conduct
Where it pertains to other ethical conduct the RSC must:
Adhere to highest standards of business ethics
Deal with members, employees, members of the public, and Directors of the Board with fairness and respect
Not use inside information for financial gains or enable others to make financial gains off of inside information received while carrying out the duties of a RSC
Exercise independent judgement if investments or associations are thought to interfere with the independent judgement of the RSC
Escalate to the Board chair of the Advisory Committee should a question of loyalties arise
