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DateTimeLocationChairAttendees:

Emergency Preparedness by Trueman Hirschfeld 1 Min

Introductions by Trueman Hirschfeld 5 Min

Agenda Review by Trueman Hirschfeld 1 MinNew Business by the group 10 Min

Safety Share - Journey Management by Manitoulin Transport 10 Min

Safety Initiative Update by E.S. Fox - Scott Maxwell 10 Min

PMO Stats / Hi Potential Incident Report / Lessons Learned by John Goedhuis 15 Min

Contracting Party personnel: Safety Coordinators, Management, Supervisors (as available)Vale Representatives: Management, GSO Safety, Project Teams (PM's, Supervisors, Safety), Maintenance, JHSC, CMO, otherOther: Representatives from Glencore, Trade Unions, IHSA, NORCAT, Suppliers, Engineering Consultants, other Guest Speakers

MINUTES

(see presentation below)High Potentials Summary1) SAP IM #1959308 - Creighton Mine - An 18 Volt Cordless Tool Battery was found melted and smoldering along with some of the waste inside an A&M Compactor. Ensure proper disposal of all types of batteries, and note that Lithium batteries are extremely flammable and can self-ignite when damaged / shorted.

2) SAP IM #1971900 - Clarabelle Mill - A high pressure nozzle cut through a section of pipe previously repaired with denso tape. The breakthrough occurred on a lower level where another work group identified the breech and reported immediately. Where possible, inspect piping prior to high pressure washing. Consider additional controls that may be required, such as guarding the area if inspection isn't feasible, or other mitigating measures as appropriate.

3) SAP IM # 1982794 - Creighton - A high pressure hose burst striking employee in the left forearm while cleaning a 4" sand fill line. Pre-inspect equipment and protect hoses from damage - especially high pressure hoses and hoses carrying hazardous materials. Also ensure Pressure Relief devices are operating properly to avoid over-pressurizing equipment.

(see presentation below)

(see presentation below)Safety Initiative follow-up from February 2015.- Hand & finger injury frequency and glove consumption decreased considerably after implementing Glove Program- Safety Trends Poster initiative has allowed Supervisors to reference stats during safety discussions- COR Certification update: now in second cycle of program- 2016 will be focusing on decreasing Back injuries by implementing a New initiative focusing on educating workers on musculoskeletal injuries/disorders, ergonomics in the workplace and personal responsibility.

Monthly Vale Surface Contractor Safety Meeting

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CC Club - Invac & Outvac locations, emergency procedures.Continuous alarm: OUTVAC - Proceed to Assembly area in the Parking lot Intermittent alarm: INVAC - The Main Hall is the Invac Area

Please Stand Up when introducing yourselves (Name, Company, Position)

Driving has been determined to be the number one cause of fatalities in the world. Driving is the riskiest activity that most employees will face. Drivers encounter risks associated with the vehicle (e.g. mechanical failure), the driving environment (e.g. road and weather conditions, traffic, pedestrians) and the driver (e.g. distractions, fatigue, stress).The success of a journey management program requires a commitment from company management. A Company’s Culture has a direct effect on individuals’ beliefs, attitudes and behaviours. - Manage Alertness and Fatigue- Vehicle Inspection (pre-trip)- Adjust to conditions (speed, cruise control etc.)- Maintain planned communication- Empower Drivers to STOP THE TRIP!

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1) John Goedhuis - Meeting Mission Statement Development Update: The focus group has developed 5 possible mission statements. ACTION REQUEST: All meeting participants are requested to review and vote on the 5 proposed meeting mission statements and submit their vote by June 7th 4pm to [email protected] (see Mission Statements Finalists below)2) John Goedhuis - Volunteer Presenters: - June Safety Share by Workforce - Stop & Correct Share by Patrick Mechanical - Safety Initiative Presentation by (please contact [email protected] / [email protected] to volunteer) 3) Trueman Hirschfeld - Review of Monthly Safety Meeting Message (Heat Stress) - (see attachment below)4) Jim Mathiasen - SAF SPI-23 High Visibility Safety Apparel: Section 5.2 Reflective Requirements for clothing an image was updated to show orange pants. (MOL High Visibility Guideline updated, MOL Industry Letter - see attachments below)5) Northeastern Health & Safety Conference Reminder: June 28/16 at the Lexington Hotel (see flyer below)

Trueman Hirschfeld

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MOL PLMHC Report by Jim Mathiasen 2 Min

Confined Space Requirements by Jim Mathiasen 15 Min

Environmental Foot Print by Frank Javor 10 Min

SPI-14 Seat Belts by 2 Min

Mines PMO Stop & Correct Reporting by 10 Min

Q&A by the group 0 Min

Today's Message Recap by Trueman Hirschfeld 15 Min

Contractor External Link Access: Vale Network Internal Access Link:http://standards.inco.com/pmo/default.htm http://192.168.1.2/pmo/default.htm

BREAK (9:00-9:15)

John Goedhuis

Vale globally works with its contractors to improve their sustainability practices, though that is mostly occurring in South America. Here in Sudbury, Vale became the founding sponsor for a community based sustainability initiative, called Green Economy North, which launched in April. It aims to get businesses to sign up, and helps them to understand their environmental footprint, set improvement targets and report on them, primarily focused on energy and greenhouse gas emissions. These businesses receive support from the group and are recognized on a website, at events, etc. It is just getting going in Sudbury but has been established for several years in Kitchener, Ottawa and other Ontario communities. They are offering a workshop on conducting energy audits on June 14, and as the founding partner Vale received 10 free passes, which I will offer at the meeting. Energy audits may help the smaller and even larger companies to reduce energy consumption in their facilities, etc. and save money.

June 14th 8:30am to 11am - Energy Audit Workshop at 176 Larch Street - Vale has 8 free passes to give away - please contact [email protected] if interested.

PMO Extranet Site

Date Friday, June 24, 2016Time 8:00AM - 10:00AMLocation

Confined Space Program Updates:1) Attendant and Entry Personnel training has moved from an Annual training requirement to a 3 year training requirement2) Rescue and Rescue Equipment training has moved from an Annual training requirements to a 3 year training requirement3) Confined Space templates have bee updated to an Excel format with a single file containing all templates on separate tabsConfined Space Program New Requirements:4) New Vale instructed Confined Space Entry Supervisor Training is required for External Service Provider Supervisors managing Confined Spaces. Contact the Vale Representative for the work to arrange this this training with L&D.

All Confined Space documents are available on the PMO Extranet Site under the "Safety, Health & Environment" tab under the Confined Space section.

Safety Share - WorkforceNew BusinessPMO Stats / Hi Potential Incident Report / Lessons LearnedContractor Stop and Correct Review - Patrick MechanicalContractor New Safety Initiatives - tbdOcc Health Regulations UpdateWorker Reps & JHSCQ&AToday's Message Recap

Copper Cliff ClubProposed Agenda:

Next Meeting

1) A Contractor Safety Meeting Mission Statement has been developed2) Volunteering to present or share at this meeting provides an opportunity to align with the Meeting Mission Statement3) A company's culture has a direct effect on individuals beliefs, attitudes and behaviours4) High Pot Lessons - see above5) No tolerance for May / June MOL working at height blitz6) Supervisors managing Confined Spaces must contact their Vale Representative to arrange for Confined Space Entry Supervisor training to be delivered by Vale Learning & Development7) Contact [email protected] or [email protected] to participate in a community based sustainability initiative (Green Economy North) to help understand your businesses environmental footprint.8) There is no requirement for busses to have seat belts on Vale property.

Chris Lepera

Review of the trending for the Mines PMO Stop and Correct Reporting. Each month the Mines PMO trends are reviewed and one is selected as the focus for that month. Raphael Tiangco will be leading a similar approach for the Surface PMO Stop & Corrects.

(presentation to be attached to minutes)

(see report below)Working at Heights Blitz - two month blitz starting May 16, inspectors will be looking for: "appropriate work planning; training in both working at heights and the site-specific training required in using the fall protection system at a project; the proper use, configuration and inspection of fall protection systems; the use of guardrails, where appropriate; the correct configuration of travel restraint systems; and, the use of adequate attachment or anchor points. "

This is a No Tolerance blitz and inspectors will be tracking the number of tickets, prosecutions and orders. If a worker is non-compliant, despite receiving training, supervision and being provided the necessary equipment, then that worker should expect to receive a ticket personally.

There is no requirement for Busses to have seat belts on Vale Property. An Exemption to SPI-14 Seat Belts has been approved.

(see presentation below)

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Mission Statements Finalists

1. The Monthly Contractor Safety Meeting provides Front Line Supervisors/ Safety Coordinators an opportunity to actively share and gain knowledge that will improve the impact & influence they have on jobsite safety. By demonstrating Safe Leadership and building relationships through trust, Front Line Supervisors/ Safety Coordinators will lead positive change in workforce safety culture.

2. To facilitate a positive Safety culture shift, front line supervisors and Safety coordinators will demonstrate Safety Leadership through active participation and sharing of knowledge and experience, while fostering relationships to enable meaningful and impactful Safety interactions in the workplace.

3. The Monthly Contractor Safety Meeting provides Front Line Supervisors/ Safety Coordinators an opportunity to actively share and gain knowledge that will improve the impact & influence they have on jobsite safety. By demonstrating Safe Leadership and building relationships through trust, Front Line Supervisors/ Safety Coordinators will be inspiration for positive change in workforce safety culture.

4. Our meetings are designed to encourage active participation to share knowledge and information with the primary focus for development of front line supervisor’s /safety coordinator’s ability to impact, influence and educate our workforce in a positive manner. This demonstration of safety leadership will promote a strong safety culture ensuring continuous improvement opportunities and goals are achieved.

5. The goal of the Contractor Safety Meetings is to help Front Line Supervisors and Safety Coordinators have more Impact & Influence on Safety & Health Issues on the Jobsite. By Sharing our Collective Knowledge and Actively Participating in the process, we will continue to Build Relationships with all Workplace Parties – and help shift the Workplace Culture to a Safety Leadership model. Please select only 1 of the list Mission Statements and send an e-mail to [email protected] indicating your choice. E-mails will only be accepted until Tuesday June 7th at 4:00 pm.

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Ontario Operations Monthly Contractor Safety Meeting Message

May 2016 Instructions:

Please review the message in the box below with all Contractor workers (field personnel), as part of a daily toolbox talk / crew line-up meeting by Friday, June 6th 2016.

This message is to be delivered by the crew supervisor or by the Safety / Health / Environment Coordinator.

Submit the Worker Sign-off Sheet to your Vale Representative with your Weekly Contract-Specific Safety Plan Compliance Audit package (formerly Weekly Safety Plan Compliance Report).

Heat Stress / Heat Stroke

Heat related illnesses are not always a result of just hot weather temperatures. Tight or layered clothing, areas with poor ventilation, over-exertion during work activities can create heat stress situations. If heat stress is not properly treated, the condition could progress to a heat stroke condition.

Symptoms of Heat Stress

Fatigue

Extreme sweating

Headache

Muscle or abdominal cramps

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

Rapid breathing

Nausea and vomiting

Racing heart rate

Altered mental state or behavior

Further information is available from your Vale representative or the MOL website

Reference Materials:

MOL Heat Stress Publication: http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/gl_heat.php

Vale’s Heat Stress Management Guideline (PRO-SH-0029)

Vale’s PMP – Daily Safety Message – Controlling Heat Stress

Contractor External Access Link: Vale Network Internal Access Link:

http://standards.inco.com/pmo/default.htm http://192.168.1.2/pmo/default.htm

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/gl_heat.php

http://standards.inco.com/pmo/default.htm

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May 2016 Safety Meeting Message (Heat Stress) Review

Worker Sign-Off Sheet

Ministry of Labour • Health and Safety Guideline

High Visibility Safety Apparel for Mines and Mining Plants

Purpose

This guideline provides best practice recommendations for workplace parties to consider when fulfilling their responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) regarding apparel worn by workers to improve their visibility while working on surface and in underground mining environments.

Objectives

• To provide information on the selection, use and care of high visibility safety apparel (HVSA) for workers in different mining environments

• To reduce the number of incidents involving vehicles and pedestrian workers in mining environments

• To minimize the risk of injuries to workers in different mining environments

Legal requirements

Underground requirements

Section 262, Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) under the OHSA covers the important requirements.

On the surface requirements

Section 263, Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) under the OHSA covers the important requirements.

General requirements

Subsection 12(3) of Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants) under the OHSA and clause 28(1)(b) of the OHSA cover other requirements.

History

Although the first high visibility safety apparel was developed in the 1930s, it was not utilised as a safety measure for workplaces until the British railway industry adopted its

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use in 1964. Beginning in 1979, Ontario construction workers who directed traffic or were endangered by vehicular traffic were required to wear a vest of ‘reflective fluorescent and blaze orange or red.’ Specific provisions on HVSA were first introduced in Regulation 854 in 2000.

Fatalities, injuries and ‘close calls’ have occurred in mining workplaces because objects or equipment have come into contact with workers. In these situations, the lack of visibility of workers in the workplace may have been a contributing factor. The use of HVSA can help prevent these kinds of workplace incidents from happening in the future.

Background information

The use of barricades, signs, increased lighting, procedures and training will help to minimize the risk of worker and vehicle interactions in mines. Engineering and administrative controls should always be considered first while conducting risk assessments for workers at any mine site. However, proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing that improves the visibility of workers always remains an important consideration.

The hazards in mining activities depend on the type of work being done as well as the environment in which these activities take place. Hazards related to worker visibility may be very different in a mill or refinery than those in a gravel pit or an underground mine.

HVSA allows workers to be visible to equipment operators in conditions with reduced visibility. A pedestrian worker in an area with noisy machines in operation may not be able to hear oncoming equipment due to the noise. It is very important that workers are as visible as possible to equipment operators in the area to protect their health and safety.

Canadian Standards Association standards for high visibility safety apparel

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) has developed two separate standards on HVSA. CSA Standard Z96-09 provides guidance on the design and manufacture of high visibility safety apparel. CSA Standard Z96.1 was developed as a guide for the selection, use and care of HVSA. The specifications established in the CSA standards have been recognized as industry best practice, and should be considered for workers who work on surface in daylight hours.

As of July 1, 2016, workers who are working underground or on surface between sunset and sunrise will need to wear clothing that meets new requirements set out in Regulation 854. While the regulatory requirements are generally consistent with the CSA standard, they are slightly more restrictive. Specifically, the regulation requires that the high visibility safety apparel must be made of fluorescent or brightly coloured background material. Workplaces must comply with the new requirements set out in


Regulation 854, not the CSA standard; however, the CSA standard may still be a helpful resource.

Different classes of HVSA for use in mines (as per CSA Z96)

Class 2: Class 2 garments offer full coverage of the area between the waist and the neck with retro-reflective striping on fluorescent background material. As per the CSA standard, background materials of HVSA must be fluorescent and can be yellow-green, orange-red or red. Flame resistant (FR) clothing, however, is manufactured from material that cannot hold fluorescent dyes; these garments can be bright yellow-green or orange only, with no fluorescent properties.

The striping must be 50 millimetres wide and is composed of retro-reflective or combined performance materials with a Level 2 photometric performance level. Coverage on the sides of the torso area must include at least 50 per cent of the length of the entire garment. Stripes near the bottom edge of any garment must be at least 50 millimetres from the edge.

Workers at surface mines and mining plants that work during daylight hours should, as a best practice, be issued class 2 HVSA and at a minimum include workers who:

• Work in close proximity to vehicles and without physical separation

• Work in variable weather and light conditions where visibility can be affected

• Work in conditions where backgrounds can be complex and changing

• Perform tasks that may divert attention from approaching vehicles

It would be a best practice for all workers in pits and quarries and on surface areas of underground mines to be provided, at a minimum, CSA approved class 2 high visibility safety apparel for use during daylight hours.

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Figure 1: Class 2 - Vest

Note: Diagrams were reproduced with the permission of CSA Standards from CSA Z96-09 - High-visibility safety apparel which is copyrighted by CSA Standards, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6. While use of this material has been authorized, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof.


Class 3: Class 3 garments provide a greater degree of visibility to the wearer and are recommended for workers in conditions that are dark and/or have very low light. Class 3 includes all the requirements of class 2 HVSA with the addition of retro-reflective striping on each limb. Retro-reflective stripes on the arms and legs can provide visible clues about the motion and direction of travel of the wearer of the garment. The distinctive configuration of the stripes ensures that some sections of the striping will be visible from all angles around the body (360˚ visibility) at all times.

Enhanced visibility

As of July 1, 2016, Regulation 854 will also require that high visibility safety apparel be made of fluorescent or bright coloured background material. This will help to provide greater visibility of workers in reduced light conditions.

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Figure 2: Class 3 - Coveralls

Note: Diagrams were reproduced with the permission of CSA Standards from CSA Z96-09 - High-visibility safety apparel which is copyrighted by CSA Standards, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, ON L4W 5N6. While use of this material has been authorized, CSA shall not be responsible for the manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof.


Who should wear high visibility safety apparel

Workers in mines and mining plants who should be issued high visibility safety apparel as a minimum include:

• Surface workers who work in very low light or night-time conditions (between sunset and sunrise). These times can be found at various websites such as Environment Canada Weather, The Weather Network, using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit, or from various news agencies that provide this type of information.

• Any workers in underground environments

• Emergency responders

Regulatory requirements as of July 1, 2016

As of July 1, 2016, every worker in an underground mine and, between sunrise and sunset, every worker on the surface, must wear high visibility safety apparel that meets the requirements of sections 262 and 263 of Regulation 854.

Fit

For optimal safety and performance, HVSA garments should be fitted specifically to each person who will wear them, with consideration given to additional clothing. For example, space must be available inside coveralls for any additional layers of clothing that will be added and removed as temperature conditions change. Another layer of clothing should not cover high visibility safety apparel, unless it is also HVSA of the same class or better. The fit should be relaxed enough to allow for freedom of movement for all normal work activities.

Care/maintenance

• Dirty/worn retro-reflective materials provide lower visibility than clean and well-maintained ones.

• Machine wash HVSA alone or with like colours in warm or cold water on a delicate cycle using a mild detergent. During washing, do not use bleach or fabric softener as they can degrade the FR (flame resistant) and retro-reflective properties of the materials. Clothing should not be ironed or dry cleaned.

• Avoid washing HVSA with rough clothing (i.e. jeans). The glass beads on the retro-reflective tape can be worn off by rough contact. If possible, turn HVSA clothing inside out for laundering.

• Hanging HVSA to air dry rather than using a dryer will extend the life of the garment. The heat of the dryer can degrade the retro-reflective properties of the material.


• HVSA that is heavily worn, torn, soiled or otherwise contaminated should be replaced as it may no longer provide adequate levels of visibility.

• The Canadian Standards Association has a related guideline: CSA-Z96.1, Guideline on Selection, Use and Care of High Visibility Safety Apparel.

Other considerations

• Workers in exceptionally cold work environments may require insulated outerwear. As of July 1, 2016, the outerwear must also meet the requirements set out in Regulation 854 for high visibility safety apparel.

• In the case of very wet environments, appropriate HVSA rain gear can be provided.

Retro-reflective material on headgear

Retro-reflective tape/material must also be applied to head gear worn in surface and underground mines.

As of July 1, 2016 retro-reflective material must be applied on the front and back of head gear as well as both sides to provide 360˚ reflectivity. Retro-reflective material should also be applied to ear muffs to ensure that the tape on the sides of the head gear cannot be obscured. Other stickers should be placed on head gear in such a way as to not obstruct the retro-reflective tape.

Terms

Note: The following terms are not defined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act or its regulations and are provided for reference purposes in this guideline only.

High Visibility Safety Apparel (HVSA) is clothing that has colouring and retro-reflective striping that enhances the visibility of workers to others.

Approved high visibility safety apparel is clothing that complies with the CSA Z96-09 High Visibility Safety Apparel Standard. CSA Z96-09 details specifications for clothing that is (a) capable of visually signalling the wearer’s presence to others and/or (b) providing a high level of visibility under any light conditions and in a beam of illumination from vehicle lights.

Classes are categories by which the Canadian Standards Association rates high visibility safety apparel in respect of body coverage provided. Class 3 provides for the greatest amount of body coverage (360˚). Class 3 therefore provides the best visibility in poor light conditions and at the greatest distances.

Photometric performance level is the level of effectiveness of retro-reflective material in returning a reflection of light to its source and appearing brighter. All class 2 and 3 rated HVSA must be provided high visibility retro-reflective striping with Level 2


photometric performance. Flame resistant (FR) rated clothing must have FR rated striping materials.

Background material is bright coloured or fluorescent material intended to be highly conspicuous, but not intended to provide retro-reflective performance.

Bright coloured material is textile material that emits most of the optical radiation absorbed in a specific colour range. Using bright coloured material provides another option intended to create conspicuity against most work environments.

Fluorescent material takes a portion of invisible ultraviolet light from the sun and sends it back to a viewer as enhanced visible light. This material only works where there is a source of natural sunlight, so it would not be appropriate on its own in underground conditions. Fluorescent material appears brighter than similar coloured non-fluorescent material under low natural light (e.g., cloud cover, fog, dusk, dawn, etc.).

Retro-reflective material will return light in the direction of a light's originating source. This property of this material lets a driver or other viewer with a light source see the light reflected from the retro-reflective material on a person's clothing any time the person is standing within the light's beam. Retro-reflective materials are most effective under dark and low-light level conditions, making them suitable for underground use when there are directional light sources.

Combined performance retro-reflective material is a material that is both retro-reflective and fluorescent.

Flame resistant (FR) clothing is made of material that is formulated to self-extinguish when a source of flame or ignition is removed from contact with it.

More information

• Mining safety Ministry of Labour Ontario.ca/miningsafety

• Workplace Safety North www.workplacesafetynorth.ca

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards referenced in occupational health and safety legislation

Toll-free number

Call 1-877-202-0008 any time to report critical injuries, fatalities or work refusals. Call 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday for general questions about workplace health and safety. Always call 911 in an emergency.

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Disclaimer: This guideline has been prepared to assist workplace parties in understanding some of their obligations under the OHSA and its regulations. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or its regulations; reference should always be made to the official version of the legislation.

It is the responsibility of workplace parties to ensure compliance with the legislation. This guideline does not constitute legal advice. If you require assistance regarding interpretation of the legislation and its potential application in specific circumstances, please contact your legal counsel.

While this guideline will also be available to Ministry of Labour inspectors, they will apply and enforce OHSA and its regulations based on the facts as they find them in the workplace. This guideline does not affect their enforcement discretion in any way.

Produced by the Mining Health and Safety Program of the Occupational Health and Safety Branch,

Ministry of Labour. Disponible en français.

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Ministère du Travail Santé et sécurité au travail Direction générale Division des opérations 159, rue Cedar Suite 302, 3e étage Sudbury, P3E 6A5 (705) 564-4165 (705) 564-7435 [email protected]

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Date: April 21, 2016 Dear Sir/Madam: As you may know, the Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL) is responsible for enforcing the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and its regulations, including Regulation 854 (Mines and Mining Plants). MOL inspectors inspect mines (including surface pits and quarries) and mining plants all over Ontario to ensure compliance with OHSA requirements. On July 1, 2016, new requirements regarding the use of high visibility safety apparel will come into force that will improve worker safety by increasing his or her ability to be seen in dark or low light conditions. The requirements are set out in sections 262 and 263 of Regulation 854.

As of that date, all workers in an underground mine and those workers on the surface between sunset and sunrise will be required to wear clothing that meets the following regulatory requirements: 262 (2) Every worker in an underground mine shall wear,

(a) high visibility safety apparel that makes the worker visible to others in the workplace and that meets the requirements set out in subsection (3); and (b) retro-reflective material applied to the front, back and sides of head gear.

(3) High visibility safety apparel must meet the following requirements:

1. It shall be made of fluorescent or bright-coloured background material. 2. It shall have retro-reflective striping that,

i. is located on the outside of the garment,

ii. measures at least 50 mm in width,

iii. completely encircles the waist, each arm and each leg below the knee,

iv. is arranged in two vertical lines on the front of the garment, extending over the shoulders and down to the waist, and

v. is arranged in the form of an “X” on the back of the garment, extending from the shoulders and down to the waist.

(4) All high visibility safety apparel and all retro-reflective material on head gear must be maintained in good condition so that they adequately visually identify a worker.

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263 (2) Subject to subsection (3), between sunset and sunrise, every worker on the surface shall wear,

(a) high visibility safety apparel that makes the worker visible to others in the workplace and that meets the requirements set out in subsection 262 (3); and (b) retro-reflective material applied to the front, back and sides of head gear.

(4) All high visibility safety apparel and all retro-reflective material on head gear must be maintained in good condition so that they adequately visually identify a worker. Note:

As per the regulation, as of July 1st, high visibility safety apparel must be made of fluorescent or bright-coloured background material (whether a single piece of clothing, like a coverall, or multiple garments, such as a shirt and pants).

There will also be specific new requirements regarding retro-reflective material on both clothing and head gear, and a new requirement to maintain the apparel in good condition. Employers will need to ensure that the safety apparel/clothing/head gear used in their workplace complies with all of the new requirements by July 1, 2016. Resource:

Regulation for Mines and Mining Plants, Regulation 854 http://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/900854

This correspondence has been prepared to assist workplace parties in understanding some of their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the regulations. It is not intended to replace the OHSA or the regulations and reference should always be made to the official version of the legislation. It is the responsibility of the workplace parties to ensure compliance with the legislation. This correspondence does not constitute legal advice. If you require assistance with respect to the interpretation of the legislation and its potential application in specific circumstances, please contact your legal counsel. Ministry of Labour inspectors will apply and enforce the OHSA and its regulations based on the facts as they may find them in the workplace. This correspondence does not affect their enforcement discretion in any way. Original signed Sincerely, Glenn Staskus Provincial Coordinator Mining (A)

CC Carol Sackville-Duyvelshoff, Director Occupational Health and Safety Branch



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Northeastern Health & Safety Conference

Presented by the Sudbury and North Bay Labour-

Management Committees

Break-Out Session Topics

• WHMIS 2015 Update – Mike Russo

• Training Standards Update – Holly Baril

• Certificate of Recognition (COR) – Paul Casey

• Bill 132, Sexual Violence and Harassment – MOL

• Buyers of Construction – Mike Siemer

• CVOR – Gorge Smagala

• Mental Health – John Goedhuis

Keynote Speaker

Bob Quarrell from Threads of Life will speak during

lunch

Cost

$25 per person

($5 of every payment will be donated to Threads of Life)

Lunch will be provided.

See next page for registration details.

June 28, 2016

Lexington Hotel (formerly Howard Johnson)

50 Brady St., Sudbury

Registration

8:00am

1

st Morning Session

8:30am – 9:30am

Networking and Trade Show

9:30am – 10:30am

2

nd Morning Session

10:30am – 11:30am

Lunch and Keynote Speaker

11:30am – 1:00pm

1

st Afternoon Session

1:00pm – 2:00pm

2

nd Afternoon Session

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Door Prizes & Closing Remarks

3:30pm – 4:00pm

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Common Causes of Vehicle

Accidents? • Driver behaviour and Driver error

– Inattention, recognition and decision

– Excessive speed

• Driver condition

– Under influence and Fatigue

• Weather conditions

• Interactions with other Motorists

JMP in Action • Organizational Considerations:

– Culture supporting right decision making

– Set non-negotiable policies

– Training and Evaluation

• Trip Monitoring:

– Determine the route

– Estimate Arrival and Departure Time

• Hijacking

• Fatigue

• Adverse weather conditions

• Road rage (accident caused by light

vehicle)

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Emergency

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JMP in Action • Driver Considerations:

– Manage Alertness and Fatigue

• Lane Departure

• The North American Management Program

– Vehicle Inspection (pre-trip)

– Adjust to conditions (speed, cruise control etc.)

– Maintain planned communication

– Empower Drivers to STOP THE TRIP!

Conclusion Determine necessity of the Trip

Assess Trip Hazards

Driver Considerations

Vehicle Considerations

Environmental Considerations

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Surface PMO “Together We Deliver”

Safety Initiative Program Update

May 2016

Previous Targets

• Reduce Incidents & Injuries as compared to 2014

• Continue to improve safety culture at the front line

Supervision

• Train new Supervision and Management while retraining

existing Supervision, Managers and Area Managers

• Develop a workplace inspection tool that will be user

friendly and effective.

• Continue to share Lessons Learned communications with

all employees and sub-contractors.

1 Presentation Title – 01/12/2010 (optional)

Risk Management Plan

The following tools were utilized as part of our Risk Management Plan.

Our effort was to reduce incidents, injuries and near misses through:

• Internal Supervisor Training (Mandatory)

• Workplace Inspections (Continually Improving)

• Review Trending and Analysis of Statistics (Ongoing)

• Setting Objectives and Targets (Ongoing)

• Health and Safety Newsletter/Poster Campaign (Ongoing)

• Investigate Incidents/Share Lessons Learned

• Certificate of Recognition/ISO 14001 & 18001


Internal Supervisor Training

• 350 Supervisors went through this training in 2014. Well

over 400 as of January 2016.

• Developed in house, this 7 Hour Course can be delivered

in class or through our Fox Interactive Training online.

Course Outline

• Module 1 – Legislation & Due Diligence (Green Book Review)

• Module 2 – Internal Policies (Fox Documentation)

• Module 3 – Incident Reporting (WSIB/Fox Documentation)

• Module 4 – Accident Investigation

• Module 5 – Job Safety Analysis (Group Activity)

• Module 6 – Workplace Inspections (Group Activity)


Historical Statistics

Poster Campaign

Hand and Finger

• Met with suppliers, Trial runs, Feedback

• Purchased better quality gloves

• Glove Guide for Project Managers/Supervisors

• Poster campaign – Objective/ Strategy

• Safety Talks specific to hand injuries

• Auditing

• Less Injuries / Glove consumption is down 40%

Back Injuries

Developed a new training program to educate on:

• Musculoskeletal Injuries / Disorders

• Ergonomics in the workplace

• Personal responsibility

Supervisor training really stresses the importance of

fitting the task to the person. (Aging workforce)

Planning ahead, having the equipment available to

the work crews

Safety Stats Snap Shot

Certificate of Recognition - COR


• In 2012 E.S. Fox became the 20th company in Ontario to be certified in the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.

• COR provides construction industry management with an innovative health and safety management system designed to minimize incidents, injuries and illnesses.

• E.S. Fox now into the second cycle of the COR Program. Completed external audit March 2016.

• E.S. Fox has been successful in obtaining and maintaining COR Certifications in the following provinces:

• Alberta (2012)

• Saskatchewan (2012)

• Newfoundland & Labrador (2012)

• New Brunswick (2011)

Statistics


Statistics


E.S. Fox Ltd Glove Information

Guide

Table of Contents

1. General Overview

2. Objectives & Targets

3. Statistics

4. Gloves

General Overview

The workplace can create many hazards for your hands. No single glove can provide appropriate protection for every work situation, so it is important to assess the risk for each task and select a glove that provides specialized protection. Work gloves are considered an asset and reduce the risk of hand injury. The appropriate glove must be worn by the employee for their protection. Proper choice and implementation of gloves are critical elements when it comes to employee engagement and motivation. This engagement and motivation play a critical role in the culture building of our safe work places. The gloves workers wear seems like a small decision in the overall scheme of things, but small details have a big impact on the safety of our employees. Hazards and the potential results are as follows but not limited to:

Hazards Results Chemicals

Infectious Agents

Sharp Edges

Temperature Extremes

Live Energy

Pinch Points

Falling Materials

Absorption

Punctures

Laceration

Burns/Frost Bite

Electric Shock

Cuts

Crush Injuries

Objectives & Targets

This glove program has been developed as part of our 2014 Objectives & Targets. Reducing our finger and hand injuries is a priority we set forth to eliminate this trend. We have made some upgrades to the quality of gloves we are providing to our front line workers. These upgrades have been validated through a trial program which gave us feedback from the field. The development of this program is to raise awareness and educate our field staff on which gloves are most suitable for the task being performed.

Industry Statistics

25% of all workplace injuries happen to our hands and fingers. Hazards can be broken down into four categories. Mechanical Hazards include cutting surfaces, sharp edges, pinch points, moving parts and vibrating equipment. Personal Hazards include jewelry, loose fitting clothing, and improper or defective personal protective equipment. Contact Hazards are hot or cold surfaces, chemicals, solvents or liquids and electrical contact. Housekeeping Hazards include the improper storage of equipment, materials and chemicals.

E.S. Fox Ltd Statistics

Ropers Glove

Description:

Pigskin/Cowhide Leather, Elastic Wrist, Economy Grade

Smooth finish grain leather for extra comfort

Easy to pull on elastic sewn wrist also keeps out dirt and debris Application:

Rigging

Material Handling

Construction Sizes:

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

Fitters Glove

Description:

Good abrasion resistance

Provides moderate warmth

Superior comfort and breathability

Moderate dexterity

Application:

Material Handling

Fabrication

Construction Sizes:

Small

Medium

Large

Insulated Fitters Glove

Description:

Fleece Lined


Provides moderate warmth

Superior comfort and breathability

Moderate dexterity

Application:

Cold Elements

Material Handling

Fabrication

Construction Sizes:

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

Riggers Glove

Description:

Top split cowhide leather construction


Unlined palm

Full split leather cuff

Application:

General Use

Material Handling

Metal Handling

Construction Size:

Medium

Large

Mechanics Glove

Description:

Spandex Liner, Padded Polyurethane Palm

Stretch spandex liner provides an excellent fit and breathability

Ergonomic design reduces hand fatigue

Velcro strap fits snugly around wrist to keep out dirt and debris Application:

General Use

Material Handling

Construction Sizes:

Small

Medium

Large

X-Large

Black Nylon

Description:

Black nylon gloves

Polyurethane palm coating offers excellent grip

Open back nylon liner reduces hand fatigue

Breathable

Abrasion Resistant Application:

Light industrial

Work where dexterity and fit is required

Good for oils and greases

Not rated for cut level

Sizes:

Small

Medium

Large

HPPE Cut Resistant Glove

Description:

Stretchable seamless HPPE

HPPE (high performance polyethylene) is an extremely strong fibre

Breathable polyurethane palm coating

Superior cut, abrasion and tear resistance

Elastic knit wrist

Provides a superior grip

Meets EN388 Level 5 for cut resistance

Application:

Working with or around sharp edged materials

Working with utility knives

Sizes:

Small

Medium

Large

PVC Glove

Description:

Bright yellow PVC on cotton interlock lining

Smooth finish Application:

Resists most oils, acids, greases and solvents

Ideal for general chemical or water handling

Sizes:

Large

X-Large

Neoprene Glove

Description:

Flock-lined unsupported neoprene

Increase chemical and abrasion resistance over standard neoprene gloves

Broad-spectrum protection Application:

Petrochemicals

Degreasing

Electronics

Refining

Handling Oils, Acids, Caustics, Alcohols and Solvents

Sizes:

Small (8)

Medium (9)

Large

Power Flex Glove 80-400

Description:

Natural rubber latex coated acrylic thermal liner

Excellent insulation for cold environment

Strong combination of abrasion, liquid repellency and dry grip

Superior flexibility and dexterity

Uncoated back allows for air circulation to keep hands drier

Ergonomically designed for unmatched fit and comfort Application:

Fishing industry

Winter exposure

Yard and field work

Freight handling

Sizes:

Medium

Large

String Knit Liner Glove

Description:

Cotton/nylon/spandex blend

Elastic knit wrist

Provides dexterity and sensitivity

Application:

Intended use as a liner inside another glove

Not rated for cut level

Sizes:

One size fits all

Welders Deerskin Tig Glove

Description:

Premium split deerskin leather construction

Double thumb strap extends wear life

4" gauntlet cuff provides superior protection

Exceptionally soft finish

Application:

Tig welding applications

Designed for precision welding applications

Work where dexterity and fit is required

Hot work

Sizes:

Small

Large

X-Large

Three Finger Welding Glove

Description:


Excellent abrasion resistance

Double thumb patch extends wear life

Full thermal cotton lining provides added heat protection

Welted seams at all critical points

Application:

Welding and grinding Applications

Hot Work

Sizes:

Medium

Large

Five Finger Welding Glove

Description:


Excellent abrasion resistance

Full thermal cotton lining provides added heat protection

Welted seams at all critical points

Application:

Welding and grinding Applications

Hot Work

Sizes:

Medium

Large

PMO Contractor Safety Meeting SAP IM Reports Lessons Shared

April 2016

1

2

Generated SAP Incident Management Report Summary

March 2016 April 2016 2016 Year-to-Date

• 346 Total Reports - 398 Total Reports = 1499

• 199 Incidents - 234 Incidents = 941

(58 Injuries) (71 Injuries) = 277

• 61 Near Miss - 67 Near Miss = 232

• 86 Unsafe Conditions - 97 Unsafe Conditions = 326

0 ZERO HARM DAY’s April 2016 and 21 Year-to-Date / 2016 Target 127

2015 MOL Field Visits on Vale Ontario Operations Sites

March 21016 April 2016 Year-to-Date

• 34 Field Visits - 17 Filed Visits - 87 YTD

• 231 Orders - 12 Orders - 296 YTD

• 196 Completed - 3 Completed - 272 YTD

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MOL Report to PLMHSC – Construction Sector – May 2016 Meeting

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Section 1

Reporting Month Statistics – Quick Overview

Reporting Month Fatalities Critical Injuries Total

April 2016 1 7 8

Provincial Coordinator’s Comments May 2016 PLMHSC Meeting

As we move away from the frigid temperatures in winter, it is easy to feel good about life. It is almost instinctual to be happier with the warmer temperature and the increased light of spring.

Although this is a more relaxing time for outside workers it can also be a time of greater risk of injury. Increased water content of soils can make them far more unstable, and this, coupled with standing water on the ground increase the chances of slips and falls, as well as uncontrolled skids with vehicles driving through construction areas.

We had our first fatality this year with respect to workers working on an active roadway; and, a serious collapse of a structure within the city of Toronto. These incidents are neither isolated nor are they individually connected to each other. But they are symptomatic of our need to always be vigilant with respect to the hazards and the risks that workers face every day on the job.

Beginning on May 16 the ministry of labour across all regions will be undertaking its first 2-month blitz of the year. This blitz will be targeting “ falls from heights” on construction projects and our inspectors will be looking for: appropriate work planning; training in both working at heights and the site-specific training required in using the fall protection system at a project; the proper use, configuration and inspection of fall protection systems; the use of guardrails, where appropriate; the correct configuration of travel restraint systems; and, the use of adequate attachment or anchor points.

This is a no tolerance blitz, and we will be tracking the number of tickets, prosecutions and orders that are issued. MOL inspectors have been instructed to hold accountable the workplace party that is directly and most responsible. For example, if an employer is failing in their duty, our enforcement efforts will be directed primarily at the employer. If a worker is non-compliant, despite receiving training, supervision and being provided the necessary equipment, then that worker should expect to receive a ticket personally.

Inspectors will continue to make appropriate enforcement decisions, however despite our combined efforts over the past 30 years, falls from height remains the single most likely hazard that causes critical injuries, and is a substantial risk for fatalities in construction.

I am hopeful, given the nature of the hazard and the fact that we have appropriate training, safety equipment and supervision in the industry, that this will be a time to change a long-term trend and to make a substantial impact in workplace health and safety.

Let’s all work together to make this the safest year on record.

Mike Chappell

Provincial Coordinator Construction Health and Safety Program


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Section 2

MOL Current Events • 2016-2017 Inspection Blitzes and Initiatives

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/resources/blitzschedule.php • Safe At Work Ontario Annual Report - Results for April 2014 - March 2015 (20 April 2016)

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/report/index.php

• Small Business Health and Safety Checklist http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=&ENV=WWE&TIT=1960&NO=1960E

• Working at Heights Training (content reviewed March 2016) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/heights.php?utm_source=molwebsite&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=spotlighths_EN&utm_campaign=WorkingAtHeights

• Replacing Your Roof (content reviewed March 2016)

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/resources/roofing.php?utm_source=molwebsite&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=spotlighths_EN&utm_campaign=RoofingPilot

• Steps for Life: April 30, May 1 and May 7

• North American Occupational Safety & Health (NAOSH) Week: May 1-7, 2016

• Emergency Preparedness Week: May 1-7, 2016

• Alert: Elevating Work Platform Crushing Hazard (April 2016) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/alerts/a36.php

• Proposed Changes Affecting the Control of Hazardous Substances under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (April 2016) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/about/consultations/oels/index.php

• Alert: Tire Explosion – Pyrolysis (March 2016) http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/alerts/a34.php

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/resources/blitzschedule.php

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/sawo/report/index.php

http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=&ENV=WWE&TIT=1960&NO=1960E

http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/mbs/ssb/forms/ssbforms.nsf/FormDetail?OpenForm&ACT=RDR&TAB=PROFILE&SRCH=&ENV=WWE&TIT=1960&NO=1960E

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/heights.php?utm_source=molwebsite&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=spotlighths_EN&utm_campaign=WorkingAtHeights

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/topics/heights.php?utm_source=molwebsite&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=spotlighths_EN&utm_campaign=WorkingAtHeights



http://stepsforlife.ca/

http://www.naosh.org/english/

http://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/ep-wk/index-eng.aspx

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/alerts/a36.php

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/about/consultations/oels/index.php

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/alerts/a34.php


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Section 3 Case 1

Def #1:

Christopher W. King c.o.b. as King Flooring Installations

Charges:

[1] THAT Christopher W. King, Leo Lake Rd, Seeleys Bay, Ontario, K0H 2N0, on or about the 27th day of October 2014, in the Town of Gananoque, in the East Region, in the Province of Ontario, did commit the offence of hindering obstructing, molesting or interfering with or attempting to hinder, obstruct, molest or interfere with an inspector in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1, as amended, or the regulations, contrary to section 62(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1, as amended.

Conviction Information

Date of Trial: February 3, 2016

Facts in Support of Guilt:

On October 23, 2014, a worker, SF, was doing floor installation work for the defendant at a residential construction project located at King St. E, Gananoque, Ontario. Mr. F was using an unguarded table saw to cut pieces of laminate flooring when suddenly the saw jammed and Mr. F’s left hand went forward and made contact with the saw blade. Mr. F sustained a critical injury to the left hand, namely the complete severing of the middle finger and severe cuts to the index and ring fingers.

During the course of an investigation by the Ministry of Labour, the defendant provided, on October 27, 2014, incorrect information to the inspector, including: the worker took it upon himself to do the flooring work; the worker had been on site for just 7-8 days; Mr. King had been present at the worksite earlier on the day of the incident. As such, the defendant committed the offence of hindering/interfering or attempting to hinder/interfere with an inspector in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under the Occupational Health and Safety Act , contrary to section 62(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Sentencing Information

Date of Sentence: February 3rd, 2016

Sentence: $5,000.00

Sentencing Factors:

• Size of Company/Scope of Economic Activity: Extremely small business reporting less than $15,000 income per year


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Case 2

Def #1:

Pachecos Contractors Limited

Def #2:

1010360 Ontario Inc. c.o.b. G-Tel

Charges:

(1) Pachecos Contractors Ltd., Perkins Road, London, Ontario, N6L 5N5, on or about July 10, 2014, in the Town of Simcoe, in the Central South Region, in the province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as a constructor, to ensure that the measures and procedures prescribed by section 183 of Ontario Regulation 213/91, were carried out on a project undertaken by the constructor at Miller Crescent, Simcoe, Ontario, contrary to section 23(1)(a) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1 as amended.

Particulars: The defendant failed to locate by physically exposing the energized underground power line prior to commencing directional boring and excavation.

(2) 1010360 Ontario Inc. c.o.b. as G-Tel, Frances Street 2nd Floor, London, Ontario, N5W 5N5, on or about the 10th of July, 2014, in the Town of Simcoe, in the Central South Region, in the province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as an employer, to ensure that the measures and procedures prescribed by section 228(1)(b) of Ontario Regulation 213/91 were carried out on a project located at Miller Crescent, Simcoe, Ontario, contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O.1990, c.O.1 as amended.

Particulars: The defendant failed to accurately locate and mark the energized underground power line.


Date of Trial: December 10th, 2015 - Pachecos

February 18th, 2016 – G-Tel

Pachecos Facts:

On July 10, 2014, a worker employed by the defendant was using a Vermeer Horizontal Directional Driller (the “Driller”) to bore and excavate an underground route for an upgraded hydro power line that was to be installed at a project undertaken by the defendant at Miller Crescent, Simcoe, Ontario.

Prior to commencing directional boring and excavation with the Driller, GTel, an underground utility locate service, provided the defendant with utility locate drawings and painted locate markings on the ground.

However, the defendant failed to physically expose the existing energized underground power line prior to commencing directional boring and excavation with the Driller. The Driller subsequently hit the energized underground power line locatedapproximately 1.5 meters east from the painted locate markings as well as the locate drawings provided by G-Tel. The contact caused the power line to fault, which resulted in a temporary blackout in the local neighborhood until such time as the situation was rectified by the defendant. No persons were injured.


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G-Tel Facts:

The defendant made utility locate drawings and painted locate markings on the ground (“locates”) with respect to an energized underground power line at a project located at Miller Crescent, Simcoe, Ontario. The defendant provided the locates to Pachecos Contractors Ltd. (“Pachecos”), a company in the business of underground directional boring and excavation. On July 10, 2014, Pachecos used the locates to conduct underground drilling work at the project. However, the locates provided by the defendant were off target by approximately 1.5 meters.

As a result, and also because Pachecos failed to physically expose the existing energized underground power line prior to commencing directional boring and excavation, the power line was struck. The contact caused the power line to fault, which resulted in a temporary blackout in the local neighbourhood. No persons were injured.


Date of Sentence: December 10th, 2015 - Pachecos February 18th, 2016 – G-Tel

Sentence: #1 - $25,000.00 - Pachecos

#2 - $12,500.00 – G-Tel


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Case 3

Def #1:

Legal Name Daniel Lane

Operating Name: HomeSeal Insulation

Charges

Def #1:

1) Daniel Lane c.o.b. as HomeSeal ,on or between the 1st day of August, 2014, and the 3rd day of August, 2014, at the Town of Gananoque, in the East Region, in the Province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as an employer, to ensure the measures and procedures prescribed by section 11 of Ontario Regulation 278/05 were carried out at a workplace located at Steel Street, Gananoque, Ontario, contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1 as amended.

2) AND FURTHER THAT, Daniel Lane c.o.b. as HomeSeal, on or between the 1st day of August, 2014, and the 3rd day of August, 2014, at the Town of Gananoque, in the East Region, in the Province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as an employer, to ensure the measures and procedures prescribed by section 13 of Ontario Regulation 278/05 were carried out at a workplace located at Steel Street, Gananoque, Ontario, contrary to section 25(1)(c) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1 as amended.




6) AND FURTHER THAT, Daniel Lane c.o.b. as HomeSeal, on or between the 1st day of August, 2014, and the 3rd day of August, 2014, at the Town of Gananoque, in the East Region, in the Province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as an employer, to post, in the workplace, a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1 as amended, and any explanatory material prepared by the Ministry of Labour, both in English and the majority language of the workplace, outlining the rights, responsibilities and duties of workers, at a workplace located at Steel Street, Gananoque, Ontario, contrary to section 25(2)(i) of the said Act.


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7) AND FURTHER THAT, Daniel Lane c.o.b. as HomeSeal, on or between the 1st day of August, 2014, and the 3rd day of August, 2014, at the Town of Gananoque, in the East Region, in the Province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as an employer, to prepare and review at least annually a written occupational health and safety policy and develop and maintain a program to implement that policy, contrary to section 25(2)(j) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1 as amended.

8) AND FURTHER THAT, Daniel Lane, on or between the 1st day of August, 2014, and the 3rd day of August, 2014, at the Town of Gananoque, in the East Region, in the Province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as a supervisor, to ensure that a worker works in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by section 15 of Ontario Regulation 278/05 at a workplace located at Steel Street, Gananoque, Ontario, contrary to section 27(1)(a) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1 as amended.

9) AND FURTHER THAT, Daniel Lane, on or between the 1st day of August, 2014, and the 3rd day of August, 2014, at the Town of Gananoque, in the East Region, in the Province of Ontario, did commit the offence of failing, as a supervisor, to ensure that a worker works in the manner and with the protective devices, measures and procedures required by section 18 of Ontario Regulation 278/05 at a workplace located at Steel Street, Gananoque, Ontario, contrary to section 27(1)(a) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.O.1 as amended.


Date(s) of Trial: January 14, 2016

Disposition:

Conviction on Count(s): #1,#2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9

Facts in Support of Conviction:

On two separate dates in August 2014, Daniel Lane, along with at least one worker he hired, attended a residential home in Gananoque to remove asbestos-containing insulation from the 1500 square foot attic. While the removal was being done with a large vacuum system, the work area was not separated and sealed off from the rest of the home, and no decontamination facilities were in place to prevent the spread of dust. The work area was not was not identified with any signs warning of an asbestos dust hazard, no protective clothing was worn by the workers, who were in jeans and t-shirts, and containers for the dust and waste were not dust tight or identified as asbestos waste. Respirators worn by the workers were not fit-tested and workers were not trained on the use of these respirators. The Ministry of Labour had not been notified about the asbestos removal work, which is required under the regulations. Lane also did not have a copy of the Occupational Health and Safety Act posted, nor was there a written Health and Safety policy for the workplace.

The homeowner had been told by Lane that the asbestos removal work was being done in accordance with the Ministry of Labour regulations, and that Lane was certified to perform this work, neither of which was true; Lane had not completed the required training for asbestos work. The homeowner was present in the home along with two friends during part of the removal.


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A Ministry of Labour investigation, carried out jointly with the Ministry of the Environment and the Kingston Police Force, was started when two separate incidents of illegal dumping were reported to the Kingston Police. The interagency framework was in already in place due to the prevalence of illegal asbestos removal and dumping in the Kingston area. At the two locations, investigators found thirteen large vacuum bags, each measuring five to six feet in length and weighing several hundred pounds, that had been dumped on private property. These bags were full of asbestos-containing insulation, were not properly sealed, and had no markings to warn the public about the contents. Through the cooperation of many local businesses and individuals, enough information was received by the investigators to connect these bags of asbestos-containing insulation back to Daniel Lane.


Date of Sentence: January 14, 2016

$ 5, 000 per count for a total $45,000 30 days jail concurrent on all counts


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Section 4

Fatality & Critical Injury Year-to-Date Overview - Construction Sector

2016 1 January – 30 April 2016

2015 1 January – 30 April 2015

comparison with same time period last Fatalities 2 4

Critical Injuries 30 39

* NOTE: These figures represent preliminary data, and are not to be considered official statistics from the Ministry of Labour. Official statistics will be issued quarterly by the Program Analysis, Evaluation and Outcomes Unit of the Occupational Health and Safety Branch of the Ministry of Labour.

REPORTING MONTH: 1 – 30 April 2016 Monthly Summary Report

April 2016 Fatalities (1)

NOTE: Data are subject to change due to updates in the enforcement database. Only events reported to the ministry are included here. Except for fatalities, event categories in the ministry’s data set are based on what was assigned at the time of the initial report to the ministry. The reported event category may not represent what actually occurred at the workplace. By Sector

• 1: Highway & Road Construction (ROAD)

Brief Summary NOTE: These entries are in ascending date order (i.e. 1st to 31st) not sector order. See Section 5 for additional entry details.

• Struck by vehicle

April 2016 Critical Injuries (7)

NOTE: Data are subject to change due to updates in the enforcement database. Only events reported to the ministry are included here. Except for fatalities, event categories in the ministry’s data set are based on what was assigned at the time of the initial report to the ministry. The reported event category may not represent what actually occurred at the workplace.

By Sector

• 2: Apartment & Other Multiple Housing (RESM) • 1: Single Family Housing (RESS) • 1: Institutional Building Construction (INST) • 1: Excavation (EXCA) • 1: Industrial Building Construction (IND) • 1: Highway & Road Construction (ROAD)

Brief Summary

• Worker fell off a scaffold (approximately 7 ft); arm injured. • Worker exiting truck while on jobsite was hit by passing pickup truck; multiple injuries. • Worker was pulling out form work and the form caught the back of the workers leg/foot; leg injury. • Worker tripped over exposed steel banding frozen in earth and fell; lost consciousness. • Worker was on a step ladder - found unconscious; multiple injuries. • Worker was on crane when it fell approx. 82 ft; multiple injuries. • Worker struck by vehicle; multiple injuries.


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Section 5

Fatality & Critical Injury Year-to-Date Summaries*- Construction Sector

*All new entries (current month and reconciled data) appear in bold.

NOTE: Some detail will inevitably be missing from the PLMHSC Report. The document is intended to provide an initial overview, not a comprehensive report. Annual data reporting approved by the Director should be used by stakeholders if they wish to see all data available to the Ministry related to an event.

Fatalities Year-to-Date Summary (1 January to 30 April 2016):

Total Year-to-Date Fatalities: 2

Note 1: Ages will be included when available. Note 2: Reconciled data appears in bold

# Date of Incident

Region

Sector

Occupation Details (as reported to MOL)

1

23-Mar-16

Eastern

tbd

Worker

Ice from an excavation wall fell on a worker.

2

25-Apr-2016

Eastern

ROAD

Worker

Worker struck by vehicle.

Critical Injuries Year-to-Date Summary (1 January to 30 April 2016):

Total Year-to-Date Critical Injuries: 30

Note 1: Ages will be included when available. Note 2: Reconciled data appears in bold

#

Date of Incident

Region

Sector

Occupation

Details (as reported to MOL)

1

05-Jan-16

Central East

INST

Worker

Worker fell 4 metres from scaffold, sustain broken leg.

2

09-Jan-16

Central East

INDU

Worker Worker fell while installing new commercial oven chimney. Struck head – loss of consciousness

3

14-Jan-16 Central West

RESS

Worker Worker fell 7 metres from scaffold, loss of

consciousness & broken pelvis

4

18-Jan-16

Central East

RESS

Worker

Worker struck by material that fell of a truck, sustained broken leg.

5

20-Jan-16

Central East

RESM

Worker

Worker jumped from malfunctioning swing stage, sustained broken leg.

6

20-Jan-16

Western

COMM

Worker

Worker struck by material – loss of consciousness.

7 20-Jan-16

Eastern

RESM

Worker

Worker fell > 1 meter – broken leg and loss of consciousness.


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21-Jan-16 Central West

RESS

Worker

Worker fell from ladder, broken leg.

9

28-Jan-16

Hamilton

BRID

Worker

Worker was wearing a full body harness, tied off with one lanyard to a fixed point at the time; worker walked further than he could with the lanyard, lost his balance and fell approx. 6 feet. Co-worker (health and safety rep) drove injured worker to Joseph Brant Hospital. IW had sustained a high ankle break.


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04-Feb-16

Central West

ROAD

Worker

Caller alleges worker at this site (road work) was on top of a trailer pushing hot mix to the back of the trailer when he missed a step and fell to the ground; caller alleges he landed on his left arm; they drove him to Trillium Hospital where he was advised he fractured his arm.

11`

10-Feb-16

Central West

ROAD

Worker Worker was struck by a vehicle and taken to the hospital. IW

sustained a punctured lung and several broken ribs.

12

22-Feb-16

Western

RESS

Worker

Caller reports that a worker slipped on piece of plywood falling approx. 7 feet sustaining a broken leg.

13

27-Feb-16

Western

COMM

Worker

Worker broke his left heel & his right leg.

14

29-Feb-16

Eastern

RESM

Worker

Worker tripped on a wire, fell, and fractured arm.

15

29-Feb-16

Northern

ROAD

Worker

Worker was cutting a tree at this site when a branch fell and hit him on the head; loss of consciousness.

16

09-Mar-16

Central East

tbd

Worker

Worker was installing second floor joists. Worker struck in the eye with the nail from a nail gun. Permanent loss of sight to right eye.

17

10-Mar-16

Central West

INST

Worker

Worker hit head on ground; loss of consciousness; fractured arm.

18

14-Mar-16

Central East

COMM

Worker

Worker fell, landed on left elbow and left knee; suffered small fractures in each limb.

19

17-Mar-16

Western

tbd

Worker

Worker performing perimeter repairs on roof and fell losing consciousness

20

21-Mar-16

Western

tbd

Worker

Worker was on top of a core borer’s anchor when it came loose and the machine hit him on the head; loss of consciousness.

21 22-Mar-16 Western tbd Worker Drywall fell over on top of worker. Confirmed broken left tibia.

22

23-Mar-16

Central West

tbd

Worker

Worker fell 14 feet; broken leg.

23 26-Mar-16

Central East COMM

Worker Caller reports that a worker fell 15 ft from a ladder; multiple injuries.

24 04-Apr-16

Eastern Region

RESS

Worker Worker fell off a scaffold (approximately 7 ft); arm injured.

25

05-Apr-16

Western Region

EXCA

Worker

Worker exiting truck while on jobsite was hit by passing pickup truck; multiple injuries.

26 11-Apr-16

Central East RESM Worker A section of fly form slipped off the hydraulic jack while being lowered striking worker’s leg; broken leg.

27 11-Apr-16

Western Region

INST

Worker Worker tripped over exposed steel banding frozen in earth and fell; lost consciousness.


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28 14-Apr-16

Northern

RESM

Worker Worker was on a step ladder - found unconscious on ground; multiple injuries.

29 21-Apr-16 Central INDU

Worker Worker was on crane when it fell approx. 82 ft; multiple injuries.

30 25-Apr-16 Eastern ROAD Worker Worker struck by vehicle; multiple injuries.

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Change Management & Communication Plan

Ontario Operations Confined Space Program

Date: April 2016

2

Business Need or Opportunity

Situation Analysis:

Late 2014 a periodic review of the Ontario Operations Confined Space Program was

carried out in consultation with the JHSC as legislated in O.Reg.632 Confined Spaces

section 5 (3).

Over the last year our L&D department has revised and update the confined space

program training modules of awareness, attendant & entry personnel and rescue

training including a new confined space entry supervisor workshop to the Global Valer

training standard.

Need and Opportunity:

Local alignment to the Vale Global Critical Activity Requirements, CAR – 06 Confined

Spaces, Ontario Operations Confined Space Program effective date April 2016,

including local legislative requirements of the OHSA and O.Reg. 632 Confined

Spaces.

3

Research

Primary

• Vale CAR 06 Confined Spaces, Ont. Operations Confined Space program document

effective November 2011, including O.Reg. 632 Confined Spaces.

• Case Studies were evaluated of our Vale Confined Space Incidents, Near Misses, or

Unsafe Conditions Vale 079 Injury, Incident, Condition records from July 2011 to July

2014, Vale MOL Field Visit data base records search (all records), specific search for

confined space events.

Secondary

• CSA Z1006 Management of Work in Confined Spaces.

• NFPA 1670 Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue

Incidents chapter 7 Confined Spaces.

4

Audiences

Primary

• Vale Operations & Maintenance Frontline Management, Project Management Office

Personnel including External Service Providers who execute and manage safe work

practices in Vale Confined Spaces.

• All Confined Space Permit Issuers, Entry Supervisors, Attendants, Entry Personnel,

Rescue Personnel working in Ontario Operations Confined Spaces.

• Vale Learning & Development Dept. Management and Trainers.

Secondary

• Vale Operations, Maintenance Second Line Management, Project Management

Office, Contract Management Office re: External Service Provider Management and

their Worker Trade H&S Representatives / Project JHSC’s, .

• Vale JHSC Worker representatives, Operations & Maintenance Leadership, General

Safety Office, Occupational Health Department, and the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

5

Goal & Objectives

Goal:

• To achieve 100% compliance with Vale Global Critical Activity Requirements CAR – 06

Confined Spaces, including local legislation requirements of the OHSA and O.Reg.

632 Confined Spaces.

• Vale Mission Statement: We Are What We Do.

Objectives:

• Communicate the mandated training requirements of the Ontario Operations Confined

Space Program to all stakeholders in Operations & Maintenance Management,

Project Management Office and External Service Providers.

• Audits post Confined Space Program and Training Roll-out to Measure Compliance

including personnel training records and for Continuous Improvements.

6

Solution

Change Management & Communication approach:

• Involving Vale JHSC Worker Representatives, Front Line & Second Line

Management, Plant / Mine Leadership, including area General Safety Professionals

and Occupational Health.

Key messages

• The biggest changes to the program is around training requirements for personnel

and key role holders in executing Vale Operations & Maintenance Confined Space

Entry Work and Project Activities.

Tactics and vehicles

• Use of this Change Management Communication Plan upon program update roll-out

by the General Safety Office (April 2016), Crew / Dept. Safety Meetings, Monthly

JHSC Meetings, and Learning & Development Confined Space Program training

delivery sessions.

7

Model for Managing Change

The ADKAR Model Awareness of the need for change and what is the nature of the change.

• Reminder Confined Space Awareness training is required for all Ontario Operations

Employees and Staff, including External Service Providers, frequency of training is

Annual and can be delivered by the Frontline Supervisor

• Attendant and Entry Personnel training has moved from an Annual training

requirement to a 3 year training requirement, including External Service providers

• Rescue and Rescue Equipment training has moved from an Annual training

requirements to a 3 year training requirement, including External Service Providers

• A New Confined Space Entry Supervisor training workshop, which has a 3 year

training requirement. Note for all External Service providers Confined Space Entry

Supervisors (only) will be trained in our program by Vale L&D trainers, including the

prerequisite of Awareness, Attendant & Entry Personnel and Rescue & Rescue

Equipment training modules, which is to be arranged through the Vale Operations,

Maintenance or PMO Contact Person

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The ADKAR Model

Awareness of the need for change (continued).

• Reminder of Legislated Entry Plan Specific training requirements for workplaces

that are not projects (i.e. Vale personnel & Staff) as per section 9 or O.Reg. 632

Confined Spaces, frequency of training is for every new Confined Space Entry

job or task, training delivery is by the Confined Space Entry Supervisor and is a

review of the entry package requirements.

• Reminder of Legislated Entry Plan Specific training requirements for Projects (i.e.

External Service Providers), as per section 9.1 or O.Reg. 632 Confined Spaces,

frequency of training is for every new Confined Space Entry job or task, training

delivery is by the Confined Space Entry Supervisor and is a review of the entry

package requirements.

8

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The ADKAR Model Awareness of the need for change (continued).

• The change is occurring to align with the requirements of Vale Global Critical

Activity Requirements CAR-06 Confined Spaces and Legislated requirements of

O.Reg. 632 Confined Spaces.

• The risk of not changing is non-compliance with the Vale Global Critical Activity

Requirements CAR-06 Confined Spaces and Legislated requirements of O.Reg.

632 Confined Spaces.

Desire to support and participate in the change

• Elements of our Vale Values of Life matters Most, Value our People, Do what is

Right, Improve Together, and Make it happen

10


The ADKAR Model Knowledge on how to change.

• Review and Understanding of the Ontario Operations Confined Space Program

Document.

Ability to implement new skills.

• Experience, Knowledge and Training required for working in Ontario Operations

Confined Spaces

Reinforcement to sustain the change.

• Leadership at all levels of Line Management

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Implementation

• Ontario Operations Confined Space Program roll-out by General Safety Office and

Learning & Development, tentatively April 2016

Measurement

• Confined Space Program requirements including personnel training records are

audited during entry work activities auditing by Frontline Management with the

assistance as required of JHSC Worker Representatives, General Safety

Professionals, Occupations Health Analyst.

• Plant / Mine Management and JHSC review of Confined Space Inventories to ensure

they are up-to-date on an annual basic as per the program requirements

• Between April 2016 of the Vale Ontario Operations Confined Space Program until the

next revision due date, all SAP-IM reports and MOL FV Narratives relating to

Confined Space entry work events will be used as case studies for our next Program

review /update April 2019.

Stop & Correct Reporting

Stop & Correct Reporting Summary For PMO Mines

Mar-2016 Apr-2016 Year to Date-2016

207 Unsafe Conditions 328 Unsafe Conditions 1071 Unsafe Conditions

5 Near Misses 2 Near Misses 19 Near Misses

212 Monthly Total 330 Monthly Total 1094 Yearly Total

Stop & Correct Reporting Summary For PMO Mines

Mines PMO Structure • 8 Plants • Coleman, Creighton, Copper Cliff, Garson, Stobie, Totten,

Clarabelle Mill, Enviro PMO • Man Hours from Jan to Apr: 210,185 • Contractors on Site: 14 Submissions by Contractors: 776 Submissions by PMO: 318 Trend Count: 116

Stop & Correct Top 10 Trends

Stop & Correct Trends Count Housekeeping 22

Rock/Debris on Ramp/Road 17

Tool/Equipment Trends 16

Mobile Equipment(Inclusive) 13

Material Handling/Storage 13

PPE-Corrective Action 12

Water Management 12

Dust 11

Infrastructure Repairs 9

Barricading 8

Mar 2016 Stop & Correct Trends Count

Rock/Debris on Ramp/Road 31

dust 30

Tools & Equipment 20

housekeeping 18

Screen-Removal/Repair 18

Water Management 12

Infrastructure Repairs 10

PPE-Corrective Action 10

Mobile Equipment-Unfit 9

slips/trips/falls 9

Apr 2016

Stop & Correct Monthly Focus Trend TREND Count DETAILS OF EVENT CORRECTIVE ACTIONS

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Tools-Worn/damaged/replaced

10 Worker noticed sling was frayed as he was inspecting

rigging gear.

Worker documented length and size of sling and then cut

in two and threw it out

Tools-Repaired 4 While drilling with jackleg a miner was pulling the drill back

after drilling a hole. The jackleg came off the drill steel,

the steel retainer was worn out.

Took machine to drill shop and tagged it out with

information on tag

Tools-Unsafe Condition

4 Worker noticed plug on skill saw was damaged Tagged out saw and brought to surface for repair

Tools-Improper Storage

1 Oxy and acc bottles placed on uneven ground

Moved back to level ground and secured to screen

Tools-Hazard Alert Action

1 Found red plastic water nozzle Threw in garbage

20

Tools & Equipment IM-1929974

While hammering a mid ship pin into place on 8417 Kubota the head of the sand filled hammer broke off and flew 10-12 feet

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