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2 INTRODUCTION Purpose Policy... 4 Exception for Short-Term Workplace Visits... 4 Relevant Legislation and Regulations... 5 Definitions... 5 Contractor Safety Coordination Overview... 7 Contractor Safety Management Road Map What To Do Identify the Contract Situation Identify Hazards Prior to Contract Work Determine Day Labour/Operator and Equipment Contracts Determine Multiple Employer Workplaces Designate a Prime Contractor Establish Workplace Safety Requirements of the Prime Contractor Establish Workplace Safety Requirements of All Contractors Determine Additional Requirements for Construction Workplaces Accumulate the prime Contractor s Health and Safety Records Establish a SD43 Qualified Coordinator Responsibilities Checklists Single Employer Workplace Multiple Employer Workplace Without Prime Contractor Multiple Employer Workplace With a Prime Contractor For more information...18 Appendix...19 Page 2 of 19
3 INTRODUCTION: School District No. 43 (SD43) is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all persons associated with its activities. This includes construction sites or ongoing maintenance work involving contractors. All personnel must be vigilant to ensure that they are working safely and report any unsafe conditions. Page 3 of 19
4 CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT SAFETY MANUAL 1. PURPOSE To ensure that workers of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) and other employers who are working at the SD43 workplaces are not placed at risk because of a lack of knowledge of workplace hazards, or a lack of coordination of workplace safety. This document describes how the SD43 manages the safety of work done by numerous outside contractors. This document describes how SD43 personnel administer the program to ensure that Contractors are able to prevent injury or illness to their employees when they work at the SD43. It provides an overview of what Contractors must do to comply with the program; however, this information is solely to help the SD43 to fulfill its responsibilities and is not intended to guide Contractors. Requirements and guidance for Contractors are contained in their contracts. Although the SD43 administers the program and performs various tasks to ensure Contractor safety, Contractors are responsible for the safety of their employees and must have their own programs to do so. This document applies to all SD43 departments that work with Contractors and describes the responsibilities of the organizations that administer and implement the program. 2. POLICY School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will ensure that all employers and workers at SD43 workplaces are aware of any known pre-existing workplace hazards. School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will ensure coordination of safety activities on all multiple employer workplaces, or ensure that a Prime Contractor does so. School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) will ensure compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and the WCB OHS Regulations at all workplaces within the SD43. Exception for Short-Term Workplace Visits The WCB Prevention Manual offers the following guidance on workplace visits: "Virtually all workplaces will be visited by workers of other employers. For example, workers may deliver or pick up mail, goods, materials or enter to inspect premises. Short term visits of this type, even if regular, do not make the workplace a "multiple-employer workplace" for the purposes of section 118(1)". In that respect, coordination of activities involving short-term workplace visits as described is not required. Page 4 of 19
5 RELEVANT LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act Part 3, Division 3 (ss. 115, 118 and 119) describes the responsibilities of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) as an employer, responsibilities for owners and Contractors on multiple employer workplaces, and responsibilities of the SD43 as the owner: Ensure the health and safety of all workers working for the SD43 and any other workers present at the workplace Coordinate activities of the employers, workers, and other persons at the workplace when the SD43 has more than one outside employer at its workplace Establish and maintain a system or process to ensure that everyone at the workplace complies with the WCB OHS Regulation. Maintain the workplace in a safe manner Give any other employers on the workplace all information about the workplace hazards Give other employers on the workplace the information they need to eliminate or control those hazards. The Workers' Compensation Board Occupational Health and Safety Regulation Part 20: Construction, Excavation and Demolition sets out specific requirements for Contractors: Notice of Project reporting requirements Coordination of multiple employer workplaces Appointment and duties of a Qualified Coordinator DEFINITIONS (For purposes of this program) Construction Project Contractor Any erection, alteration, repair, dismantling, demolition, structural or routine maintenance, painting, land clearing, earth moving, grading, excavating, trenching, digging, boring, drilling, blasting, concreting, the installation of any machinery or any other work deemed to be construction by the WCB. (WCB OHS Regulation Section 20.1) The definition of construction project includes reference to "routine maintenance". Routine maintenance includes activities such as painting or glass replacement that are required as part of owning and operating a building or facility. Includes a contractor, subcontractor, utility company, government agency or a service company providing/assigning workers and/or services/equipment within the workplace. Contractor Safety Program A Contractor's Safety Program as required by WCB OHS Regulation. Page 5 of 19
6 Multiple Employer Workplace Notice of Project Prime Contractor Qualified Coordinator Qualified Person Single Employer Workplace SD43 Qualified Coordinator Multiple employer workplaces are created when workers of two or more employers are working at the same location. In this type of workplace workers of one employer do not actually have to come into contact with the workers of the other employer. They do not even have to be in the same place at the same time. What is important is whether or not the workers' activities could affect the health and safety of another employer's workers. This is true even if the workers on the workplace are workers of SD43 and a Contractor. Short term visits by couriers, inspectors, and suppliers etc. are not regarded as workers at the workplace. The Notice of Construction Project given by the Prime Contractor, or Owner, to the Workers' Compensation Board as defined in and required by WCB OH&S Regulation Section 20.2 (2) and (3). In relation to a multiple-employer municipal workplace, the Contractor, employer or other person who enters into a written agreement with the SD43 to be the Prime Contractor. Applies where a Prime Contractor has been designated. On a construction workplace, means the person appointed by a Prime Contractor to coordinate safety activities within the workplace (and adjacent workplaces, if activities affect the safety of others). Applies to every Contractor hired whether it is a single employer workplace or a multi-employer workplace. On a construction workplace, means a person designated by a Contractor (other than the Prime Contractor) to be responsible for that employer's coordination of health and safety activities and responsibilities. A defined area in which there are workers of only one employer. (No overlap of workplace or work activity.) Applies where a Prime Contractor has not been designated. The person designated by the SD43 to coordinate workplace safety on multiple employer workplaces if there is no Prime Contractor and to receive/review a Contractor's safety program, records, documentation and safety performance. This is a SD43 representative, typically the Manager of Projects, Capital Projects Coordinator or Supervisor, although other SD43 personnel, consultants or agents can be designated as the SD43 Qualified Coordinator. Page 6 of 19
7 CONTRACTOR SAFETY COORDINATION OVERVIEW SD43 Must Ensure A Safe Workplace SD43 Must Identify Multiple Employer Workplaces This is an over-riding requirement of the WC Act Section 119 General Duties of Owner. - Multiple employer workplaces are created when workers of two or more employers are working at the same location. The SD43 would be considered one employer - Workers of one employer do not actually have to come into contact with the workers of the other employer or be in the same place at the same time. The workers' activities could affect the health and safety of another employer's workers. - Short term visits by couriers, inspectors, suppliers etc. are not regarded as workers at the workplace. The SD43 is responsible for coordination of activities at the workplace, and for ensuring compliance with the WC Act and the WCB OH&S Regulation. No Prime Contractor SD43 Coordinates Activities The SD43 must do everything that is reasonably practicable to establish and maintain a system to ensure compliance with the WC Act and Workers' Compensation Board OH&S Regulation. The SD43 must obtain from each contractor, the names of the persons designated to supervise the workers. The SD43 may enter into a written agreement with a contractor if the SD43 wishes that contractor to be designated as Prime Contractor. SD43 Designates Contractor As Prime Contractor There can be only one Prime Contractor at any one workplace at any point in time. The SD43 must give the Prime Contractor at the workplace all the information necessary to identify and eliminate or control hazards to the health and safety of persons at the workplace. The SD43 must ensure that the Prime Contractor coordinates health and safety activities. Construction Workplaces On multi-employer construction workplaces with a combined workforce of more than 5, the Prime Contractor or the SD43 must appoint a Qualified Coordinator. The SD43 must ensure that each employer gives the qualified workplace safety coordinator the names of the supervisors and Qualified Persons designated to be responsible for that employer's health and safety activities. The Qualified Coordinator must have a workplace drawing showing project layout, first aid locations, emergency transportation provisions and evacuation marshalling stations. The Qualified Coordinator must have a set of construction procedures designed to protect the health and safety of workers at the workplace. Page 7 of 19
8 Working With SD43 Workers Day Labour Operator/ Equipment CONTRACT SAFETY MANAGEMENT ROAD MAP SINGLE CONTRACT MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WORKPLACE (Contract With Sub Contracts) MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WORKPLACE With Contract Supervisor Typical Contracts: - Heavy Equipment - Backhoe - Welders - Gravel Trucks - Glaziers - Arborists - Roofers - Plumbers/ Mechanical - Painters - Electricians - Locksmiths Hired Through: - Maintenance - Purchase Requisition Size or Length or Type of Contract is not a consideration NOTES Multiple-Employer Workplace - a workplace where workers of 2 or more employers are working at the same time. Short-term visits such as delivery or pick up of goods do not make the workplace a "multipleemployer workplace" There can be only one PRIME CONTRACTOR at a a workplace at any point in time. No Multiple- Employer Workplace Can Activities Be Kept Separate From SD43 Work Yes Single Contractor Is PRIME No SD43 IS PRIME CONTRACTOR Yes PRIME CONTRACTOR Activities May Be Kept Separate By : - Fencing separate worksites - Working different hours - Work taking place in 2 distinct areas - No overlapping work activities PRIME CONTRACTOR - Must be an agreement in writing - SD43 must give PRIME CONTRACTOR information to identify and eliminate or control workplace hazards - PRIME CONTRACTOR must establish and maintain a system to ensure compliance with WCB OH&S Regulations - Ensure all workplaces are safe - Provide all Contractors the information to identify and eliminate or control workplace hazards - Ensure that all safety activities are coordinated - Designate a Workplace Safety Coordinator - Ensure contractors comply with WCB OH&S Regulations - Obtain the name of the person designated to supervise the workers Yes Multiple- Employer Workplace Contractor Is PRIME No Contract Supervisor May Be: - SD43 Representativ - Company - Individual - Consultant - Agent Determine if SD43 or Contract Supervisor is Prime Contractor ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS - With a combined workforce of >5, PRIME CONTRACTOR must appoint Qualified Coordinator - Each contractor or subcontractor must provide names of supervisors and person responsible to the PRIME - PRIME CONTRACTOR must have a workplace drawing showing: - project layout - first aid locations - emergency transport provisions - evacuation marshalling locations - All Subcontractors must be informed of the appointment of a PRIME CONTRACTOR - PRIME CONTRACTOR must have a set of construction procedures designed to protect the safety of the workers Page 8 of 19
9 3. WHAT TO DO This program is designed to help ensure that when Contractors are working at a SD43 workplace, the work is performed safely and there is no unnecessary increase in liability for the SD43 as a result of their actions. The SD43 is responsible to determine whether a workplace includes the workers of other employers and whether this is a multiple employer workplace or a single employer workplace. The SD43 is also responsible for determining if the workplace is a construction workplace as outlined in the definition section. The following steps are to be taken to properly manage Contractor safety responsibilities: Identify the Contract Situation Identify Hazards Prior to Contract Work Determine Day Labour Contracts Determine Multiple Employer Workplaces Designate a Prime Contractor Establish Workplace Safety Requirements of the Prime Contractor Establish Workplace Safety Requirements of All Contractors Determine Additional Requirements for Construction Workplaces Accumulate Prime Contractor's Health and Safety Records Establish a Qualified Coordinator 3.1 Identify the Contract Situation There are two types of situations where workers of another employer are performing duties at a SD43 workplace. The first of these, and most difficult for the organization to control, are workers who are not performing contract work for the SD43. They may include the workers of a utility company, a government agency or service company. The typical example might be workers of a gas utility company who have set up traffic control to do repair work on the gas distribution system. They are at a workplace, and SD43 workers may be working on the same workplace. It is the responsibility of the SD43 to ensure that the workplace is safe and that all workers, including Contractors and their employees, are aware of the workplace hazards of which the SD43 has knowledge as owners of the workplace. As long as there are no interactions, or overlap between workplaces that would create hazards for the workers of the Contractor or for the workers of the SD43, there is no further action required. The second situation is where a contractor has come onto a workplace to perform work for the SD43. In this situation, there is still the responsibility to ensure that the workplace is safe, and that the Contractor is aware of pre-existing hazards. The SD43 must determine if this is a single employer workplace or a multiple employer workplace, and to decide whether or not there should be a Prime Contractor. Page 9 of 19
10 3.2 Identify Hazards Prior To Contract Work Contractors must be made aware of all of the pre-existing workplace hazards that may affect their workers. Often this seems like common sense, but lack of documentation of the process of identifying workplace hazards can create problems. A workplace hazard identification must be completed prior to putting a project out to tender. The SD43 representative, Manager of Projects, Capital Project Coordinator or Supervisor will ensure the hazard identification is performed. Hazard identification should include, but not be limited to: workplace access difficulties confined spaces chemical exposures excavations work at heights lockout electrical hazards asbestos temperature extremes noise workplace hazardous materials traffic All other workplace hazards must also be identified. The Contract Hazard Identification list in Appendix A may be used as a guide to identifying workplace hazards. Providing methods to eliminate or control workplace hazards may include providing the Contractor with the SD43 safety program and procedures. If the Contractor is going to do work that is not addressed by either the SD43 safety program or the Contractor safety program, it is important that once the hazards are identified, the Contractor provides the written procedures for the work. 3.3 Determine Day Labour/Operator and Equipment Contracts On occasion, a Contractor will come onto a workplace and will perform work without subcontractors, in cooperation with workers of the SD43. In the past there have even been some situations where workers of SD43 supervised the contract workers. In other cases a supervisor has been hired on contract to oversee the activities of the Contractor. In all these situations, the SD43 accepts a significant amount of liability. As a result of amendments to the WCB OHS Regulation, it is very important to determine whether or not these Contractors should be designated as Prime Contractors. If they are not designated as Prime Contractors, the SD43 may be liable for violations of the WCB OHS Regulation by the Contractors. Even if they are designated as Prime Contractors, supervision of the contract workers by a SD43 supervisor can make the SD43 liable for any violation of the WCB OHS Regulation. It is necessary that the SD43 representative reviews all day labour or operator and equipment contracts to determine how they will be supervised. Day labour and operator and equipment contracts include: heavy equipment, backhoes, welders, gravel trucks/haulers, arborists, plumbers, painters, electricians, locksmiths, consultants, and nonconstruction Contractors such as communications contractors and electrical maintenance contractors. Page 10 of 19
11 3.4 Determine Multiple Employer Workplaces Multiple employer workplaces are created when the workers of two or more employers are working at the same location. They do not have to both be working all of the time. If they are both at the workplace and the activities of either employer can affect the safety of workers of the other employer, then the workplace becomes a multiple employer workplace. This is true even if the workers on the workplace are workers of the contractor and the SD43. When The SD43 has Contractors on a multiple employer workplace, there is a requirement for coordination of activities. The SD43 representative, can fulfill this coordination role, or it can be delegated to a Contractor, who is designated as Prime Contractor in writing. Contractors must give the SD43 representative (or the Prime Contractor) the names of the individuals who will be supervising their workers. On a construction workplace, Contractors must also give the name of the Qualified Person who will be responsible for their safety program. 3.5 Designate a Prime Contractor As a result of amendments to the Workers Compensation Act and the WCB OHS Regulation, it is very important that the SD43 carefully decides whether to designate a Contractor in writing as the Prime Contractor. The decision on whether to designate a Prime Contractor rests with the SD43 representative. The decision is not automatic, as there may be situations where the SD43, as owner, wants to be Prime Contractor. The responsibility for coordination of activities at the workplace, and for ensuring compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and the WCB OHS Regulation will rest with the Prime Contractor. See Appendix B - Contract Language for Hiring Contractors provides guidance for contracts. It is also very important that these Contractors are made aware of all of the pre-existing workplace hazards that might put their workers at risk. They must also be given the information that they need on how to eliminate or control those hazards. (See Appendix A.) SD43 may decide, at any time, to appoint a Prime Contractor on a single employer workplace and can also appoint one Contractor to be the Prime Contractor on a multiple employer workplace. If the SD43 appoints a Prime Contractor the affected Contractor(s) will complete the designated Prime Contractor Agreement (See appendix E). There can be only one Prime Contractor at any one time at a workplace. Page 11 of 19
12 3.6 Establish Workplace Safety Requirements of the Prime Contractor The Prime Contractor has the responsibility to: Ensure work is done in a safe manner that complies with all regulatory requirements. Direct and coordinate the work activities related to the safety of all Contractors and any other workers on the workplace. Have a supervisor readily available at the workplace. This supervisor will have the necessary skills, qualifications and experience to coordinate the safety activities of the workers. Provide written information on hazards and conditions and the methods to address the hazards and conditions and will circulate this information. Ensure first aid facilities are provided and maintained on the workplace in accordance with WCB OHS Regulation Part 33. Take all reasonable steps to ensure that the safety activities of all Contractors and their workers comply with the WCB OHS Regulation. Immediately give the SD43 representative the name of any Contractor who does not cooperate, assist or do what the qualified coordinator requires regarding coordination of safety activities within the workplace. 3.7 Establish Workplace Safety Requirements of All Contractors Prior to starting any work at the workplace, the Contractor must: Have its own Safety Program. Ensure the safety program meets the requirements of Part 3 of the Workers Compensation Act and Part 3 of the WCB OHS Regulation. See Appendix C - Review of Contractor Safety Program. At non-construction workplaces, the Contractor will: Ensure there is a supervisor at the workplace that has the necessary skills and experience to run the Contractor's Safety Program. At the start of work, the Contractor will provide the SD43 representative or Prime Contractor, in writing, the names of all supervisors. The SD43 representative must be immediately informed of any changes. At construction workplaces, the Contractor will: Ensure there is a Qualified Person present who has the necessary skills and experience to run the Contractor's Safety Program At the start of work, the Contractor will provide the SD43 representative or the Prime Contractor, in writing the name of the Qualified Person The SD43 representative or Prime Contractor must be immediately informed of any changes Page 12 of 19
13 The Contractor must: Ensure that a Joint Health and Safety (JHS) Committee is formed for the workplace if required by the Workers Compensation Act, and that the activities of the JHS Committee meet the requirements of the Workers Compensation Act. Advise the SD43 representative or the Prime Contractor, of any accidents or incidents at the workplace that must be reported to the Workers' Compensation Board Inform all persons working on the workplace of the safety requirements at the workplace At all times the Contractor will ensure that its workers and Sub-contractors, and all other workers coming onto the workplace will: Comply with the Workers Compensation Act and the WCB OHS Regulation. Comply with the Contractor's safety program. Comply with the SD43 representative s (or Prime Contractor's) safety requirements for the work activities within the workplace. Provide safety records and documentation to the SD43 representative or Prime Contractor. Follow the directions of the SD43 representative or the Prime Contractor on all matters relating to safety Inform the SD43 representative or the Prime Contractor of any information that they require to coordinate each employer's work activities within the workplace Determine Additional Requirements for Construction Workplaces (Required by WCB OHS Regulation Part 20) At construction workplaces the Prime Contractor will: Notify the WCB by a Notice of Project that it is the Prime Contractor Have a qualified coordinator readily available at the workplace. This Qualified Coordinator will have the necessary skills, qualifications and experience to coordinate the safety activities of every employer. Before the work begins, the Prime Contractor will provide the SD43 representative with the following information: A copy of the Notice of Project (for construction projects). Written confirmation that the Prime Contractor's safety program is in place. The name of the Qualified Coordinator. Any changes of appointment. For construction projects, the Prime Contractor will post a copy of the Notice of Project in prominent locations within the workplace to ensure that all employers know that, as Prime Contractor, it has responsibility for coordinating the work activities related to safety matters of all contractors. Page 13 of 19
14 3.9. Accumulate the Prime Contractor's Health and Safety Records The Prime Contractor must: Maintain all safety documentation at one location at or near the workplace and make these documents available to the SD43 representative. (A listing of the required documents is given in Appendix D - Records to Be Maintained and Available.) Ensure that its Qualified Coordinator collects records of all JHS Committee proceedings at the workplace and distributes them to other qualified persons working within the workplace and to the WCB. In the event of an accident that requires notification to the WCB, at the same time, notify the SD43 representative about the accident If requested, provide information on the progress of the investigation and coordinate all responses to requests for information with the SD Establish a SD43 Qualified Coordinator If there is no designated Prime Contractor on a multiple employer workplace the responsibility to coordinate the activities of all employers at the workplace lies with the SD43 Qualified Coordinator (SD43 representative, Manager of Projects, Capital Project Coordinator or Supervisor). The SD43 Qualified Coordinator will also watch for situations where the work of one Contractor or a worker of the SD43 could cause a hazard to the workers of another Contractor. It is the responsibility of the SD43 Qualified Coordinator to ensure that these situations are controlled. At construction workplaces, this includes maintaining the location of first aid and evacuation marshalling points. It also includes maintaining the written procedures that will be used to ensure the safety of workers on the workplace. The SD43 Qualified Coordinator will ensure that Contractors coming onto the workplace bring with them their written procedures. If the contractors do not bring written procedures, the SD43 Qualified Coordinator must develop those procedures. If a Prime Contractor is appointed, the SD43 representative will have duties and responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following: Ensure all Contractors are informed of appointment of the Prime Contractor Inform the Prime Contractor that they must be copied in all communications Monitor the Prime Contractor's compliance with the safety requirements of the contract Ensure that SD43 workers do not direct or supervise any Contractor's workers on the workplace Receive and/or distribute all necessary documentation Ensure that all pre-existing hazards of the workplace are conveyed to the Prime Contractor Page 14 of 19
15 4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES CHECKLISTS 4.1 SINGLE EMPLOYER WORKPLACE The SD43 is responsible to ensure that the Contractor at the workplace is aware of all pre-existing workplace hazards and has the information on how to eliminate or control the hazards. On a construction workplace, if the work requires a Notice of Project, the SD43 must submit the Notice of Project to the WCB or ensure that the Prime Contractor does so. RESPONSIBILITIES SD43 Qualified Coordinator: SD43 representative Manager of Projects Capital Coordinator, or Supervisor Contractor: Note: Applies to a Contractor to the SD43 and to service providers such as BC Hydro or gas distribution companies. Determines the boundaries of the workplace, and ensures that only workers of one employer perform duties within those boundaries. Ensures all relevant information on workplace hazards is provided to the Contractor. Decides whether the Contractor should be designated, in writing, as a Prime Contractor and to designate the Prime Contractor. Obtains information on workplace hazards from the SD43 and informing its workers at the workplace Ensures compliance with the WC Act and OHS Regulation. If designated as the Prime Contractor: SD43 Supervisors: SD43 Workers: Ensures that all workers at the workplace, as well as its own workers, are aware of the pre-existing workplace hazards. Ensures that all work is performed without unnecessary risk and in compliance with the WC Act and OHS Regulation. Ensure that all workers know that a single employer workplace has been designated. Ensure they do not assign duties, which take SD43 workers into the single employer workplace Contact the SD43 Qualified Coordinator if any worker reports that they must enter the single employer workplace to do their job to determine if the work should go ahead. Ensure that their duties do not take them into the single employer workplace. If they must enter the workplace, they must inform their supervisor. Page 15 of 19
16 4.2 MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WORKPLACE WITHOUT PRIME CONTRACTOR SD43 is responsible to designate a SD43 Qualified Coordinator, Manager of Projects, Capital Projects Coordinator or Supervisor to be responsible for coordinating workplace safety and to ensure that all safety activities are coordinated. The SD43 must ensure that all employers comply with the Workers Compensation Act and the WCB OHS Regulation I. If the workplace is a construction workplace and a Notice of Project is required, the SD43 representative is responsible to ensure that the Notice of Project is submitted to the WCB. RESPONSIBILITIES SD43 Qualified Coordinator: SD43 representative Manager of Projects, Capital Projects Coordinator or Supervisor Ensure that all employers on the workplace are aware of pre-existing workplace hazards. Ensure that workplace safety meetings are held and documented. Ensure that all safety activities are co-ordinated. On construction workplaces: Contractors: SD 43 Supervisors: Other Supervisors: SD 43 Workers: Other Workers: Have the written procedures to protect the safety of all workers on the workplace. Maintain a workplace map that shows where all employers are working, occupational first aid is located, emergency transportation system, and marshalling points are located. Comply with their contracted safety requirements and the directives the SD43 Qualified Coordinator regarding coordination of activities. Inform the SD43 Qualified Coordinator of the name of the individual who supervises their workers. Give the SD43 Qualified Coordinator the name of a Qualified Person who is responsible for their safety activities. Check with the SD43 Qualified Coordinator to ensure that the duties that they are assigning do not cause hazards for the workers of other employers on the workplace. All workers must follow safe work procedures and alert their supervisor if the duties that they are performing may create a hazard to other workers. Page 16 of 19
17 4.3 MULTIPLE EMPLOYER WORKPLACE WITH A PRIME CONTRACTOR The SD43 is responsible to identify pre-existing workplace hazards for the Prime Contractor and to ensure the Prime Contractor has the information on how to eliminate or control the workplace hazards. SD43 representative Manager of Projects, Capital Projects Coordinator or Supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES Designate a Prime Contractor, based on the complexity and risk of the work being performed. If a Prime Contractor is designated, inform all other employers of the designation of Prime Contractor. Prime Contractor A construction workplace with a combined workforce of more than 5 workers: Prime Contractor's Qualified Coordinator on Construction Workplaces Other Contractors Ensure that all safety activities are coordinated. Ensure that all employers on the workplace comply with the WC Act, and the WCB OHS Regulation. Identify a Qualified Coordinator, who must coordinate safety activities at the workplace Ensure that all employers on the workplace are aware of preexisting workplace hazards. Ensure that workplace safety meetings are held and documented. Coordinate all safety activities. Complete a Notice of Project and submit it to the WCB. Maintain a workplace map that shows where various employers are working, where first aid is located, the emergency transportation system for injured workers, and the evacuation marshalling points. Have the written procedures to protect the safety of the workers on the workplace, ensuring that the hazards are addressed throughout the duration of the work activity. Provide to the Prime Contractor s Qualified Coordinator the name of the person who supervises their workers. SD43 Supervisors SD43 Workers Be knowledgeable of the Prime Contractor s safety program and the measures in place to eliminate or control workplace hazards. Ensure that all SD43 workers comply with this safety program Remove workers under their control from any danger and notify Contractor s Qualified Coordinator. Comply with the workplace safety program of the designated Prime Contractor. Page 17 of 19
18 5.0 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Workers Compensation Act (RSBC 1996) Chapter 492. Part 3 Occupational Health and Safety, Division 3 General Duties of Employers, Workers and Others (ss ) Workers' Compensation Board Prevention Manual, Policies and Practices/Procedures Applying to the Occupational Health and Safety Provisions of the Workers Compensation Act. Workers' Compensation Board Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 5.27(3), 18.16, 20 Revised: Page 18 of 19
19 A P P E N D I X Page APPENDIX A Pre-Job Safety Meeting Documentation Contract Hazards List Contract Hazard Identification List APPENDIX B Contract Language for Hiring Contractors APPENDIX C Review of Contractor Safety Program...37 APPENDIX D Records to be Maintained and Available APPENDIX E Designated Prime Contractor Agreement APPENDIX F Contractor Qualification Review Form APPENDIX G SD43 Safety Guidelines Page 19 of 19