Health & Safety Standards
AK Works Limited believes that at every level, health and safety is of extreme importance. AK Works Limited is committed to a health and safety program that protects our workers, supervisors, managers, others (i.e., contractors) and the general public who enter into our workspace. It is the position of AK Works Limited that the safety policies and procedures will comply with all federal, provincial, and local legislation and regulations applicable to worker safety.
AK Works Limited has implemented this Drug and Alcohol Policy, which is directed at protecting the health and safety of workers and the general public as well as the working environment.
• To support our responsibility for and commitment toward a safe and healthy workplace.
• To ensure that all workers at AK Works Limited have a work environment that is free of alcohol and drug abuse.
• To outline expectations and requirements for creating and maintaining an alcohol and drug-free work environment and for dealing with substance abuse in the workplace.
AK Works Limited considers environmental protection to be an important and integral part of conducting business. Our purpose is to create an environment as waste-free as possible within our operation, and where possible, AK Works Limited will recycle and promote the use of recycled products.
AK Works Limited believes in:
• Minimizing hazards to public health.
• Protecting the environment from the
adverse effects of construction operations.
• Complying with all legislated standards and regulations.
• Assessing potential environmental risks.
• Evaluating and monitor environmental performance to applicable standards.
• Educating workers on how to perform job tasks in such a manner as to cause minimal harm and waste of materials.
• Working with industry, government, and workers to maintain environmental awareness.
AK Works Limited will ensure that all levels of workers, self-employed persons, contracted companies and visitors participate in safety training, and records will be maintained. Training/communication may include, but not be limited to:
• Safety Orientations initially covering the following:
o Worker rights – right to refuse, right to know, right to participate
o Health and safety policies & procedures
o Health and safety responsibilities
o Task-specific hazards & controls
o Hazard Reporting
o Applicable regulatory requirements – OHS, Legislation & WCB
o Discipline & enforcement policies and processes
o Violence and harassment prevention plans
o Emergency response procedures
o Incident and near miss reporting
• Job-specific training as required with practical demonstration
• Certification and external training as required
• Scheduled health and safety meetings
• Toolbox/Tailgate meetings
• Refresher training periodically or as required
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